About The Rusty Bench
What The Rusty Bench Does
The Rusty Bench provides practical, experience-backed guides on metalworking, welding, workshop setup, tool restoration, and DIY project builds. Every article is written from firsthand field experience — not rewritten manufacturer specs or recycled forum advice. We cover the topics homeowners actually search for, with the level of detail that helps you make confident decisions.
How We Create Content
Every guide on The Rusty Bench is built on real-world experience. We test what we recommend, share specific numbers and model names, and explain the reasoning behind every suggestion. When something didn’t work, we say so — because knowing what to avoid is just as valuable as knowing what to buy.
We combine hands-on testing with research into current codes, standards, and best practices. Our goal is to give you the same advice a knowledgeable friend in the trade would offer — honest, specific, and free of marketing fluff.
Who Writes This
Garrett Dunn — Hobbyist Metalworker & Garage Workshop Builder
Garrett Dunn is a self-taught metalworker and garage workshop builder who started welding in a single-car garage with a borrowed wire-feed welder and zero formal training. Over the years he has built welding tables, forged knives, restored vintage tools, and made every beginner mistake worth documenting. The Rusty Bench is where he shares what actually works in a home shop — including the tools worth buying, the projects worth attempting, and the failures that taught him the most.
Our Standards
- We test what we recommend. If we suggest a product, technique, or approach, it comes from direct experience — not a press release.
- We disclose affiliate relationships. Some product links earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Our recommendations are based on performance, not compensation.
- We correct errors transparently. If something we published turns out to be wrong or outdated, we update it and explain what changed.
- We tell you when to call a pro. Not every job is a DIY job. We draw that line clearly and explain why.
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