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Metal Shop Profit Secrets
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1. Increase production and reduce costs and losses
2. Choose the best products for your customer's needs
3. Connect with your buyers
4. Market on the Internet
5. Plan your business plan

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David G. Robertson - The Fundamentals of Blacksmithing

David Robertson teaches Blacksmithing in person and through the Internet. He has operated The Hammer and Tongs blacksmithing business in Ontario, Canada, since 1987, and has taught courses in blacksmithing and knife making.
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Colin Croucher - Hobby Metal Casting Made Easy

Colin Croucher is an Australian who has been involved in backyard metal casting for many years. His ebooks are very popular, and he has developed long-term relationships with many who have bought his ebooks. From Colin you will learn the art of hobby metal casting.
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Featured Metal Shop Articles

Does "Honest Riches" Give You The Internet Marketing Skills You Need?
By David G. Robertson

There are many "Get Rich off the Internet" ebooks out there now. Everyone has their own slant on how to make money off the web. So much of it is hyped up sales pitch. Read Article

YGuide Note: Although this article is not about metal working per se, David uses these principles to profit from his wonderful blacksmithing courses.

How To Set Up A Hobby Foundry
By Colin Croucher

Imagine, you've just discovered that it is possible to melt and cast metal in your own backyard foundry, you feel excited at the prospect of making your very own metal castings. The enthusiasm builds as you start to slowly begin to understand the; how, what, & when of this ancient metal craft... Read Article

Brass Foundry Tips and All About Brass Casting
By Kent Klein

Brass is a great metal to cast with as it can provide some really great looking results. By adding and subtracting alloys from bronze one can successfully make hard or soft bronzes. Read Article

Metal Working: Critical Skills Not Enough of Us Know
By Daniel Yordy

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