U.S. copper prices surged to records and well above global prices this month after Trump said he would impose a 50% import ...

Copper products were hit with a 50% tariff on Aug. 1, and it's expected to significantly drive up construction costs.

Repurposed pipe fittings may be the secret to gorgeous, budget-friendly drawer pulls, especially when you consider all the ...

A tech soldering a copper joint. Copper-sizing options range from ½" to 8". For residential applications, the most commonly used copper pipe is Type L. This durable metal contains formable properties ...

Have some plumbing to do, but not sure which skills you'll need? Learning how to solder, as outlined below, is the first step. The post How To Solder Copper Pipe appeared first on Family Handyman.

A worker is seen at a copper pipe workshop of Zhejiang Hailiang Limited in Diankou Town of Zhuji, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong) US President Donald Trump ...

It shoots whatever will fit into a 1/2″ copper pipe, propelled by cut-up matchheads and lit by a propane torch. [austiwawa] demonstrates it by firing an AA battery at an unsuspecting pumpkin.

Air acetylene torches work very well on copper pipe for soldering pipe from ¼-in. up to about 3 inches and for brazing pipes from ¼-in. up to about 2 inches in diameter. Although larger diameter ...

US copper prices plunged by as much as 20% after President Trump said he would impose 50% tariffs on imports of semi-finished ...

The Tubing Cutter 1/8 to 1-3/8 Inch is yet another multipurpose tool for cutting copper pipe, PVC, or even stainless steel that isn’t dense. It comes with an extra blade and a reamer. Let’s ...