Metalworking
nb/hobby-metalworking
Welding, blacksmithing, and metal craft
About this channel
Explore metalworking — keeping life active, social, and fulfilling for seniors. Share event listings, tips, local groups, and gear recommendations.
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Recent articles and discussions in Metalworking

Getting Started: A Beginner's Guide to Metalworking
Everything you need to know when you're just starting to explore Metalworking for your aging parents. We break down the basics, common mistakes, and first steps.

Top 5 Mistakes Families Make with Metalworking
After helping hundreds of families, these are the most common and costly mistakes we see when it comes to Metalworking. Don't make these errors.

How We Navigated Metalworking: A Family's Story
One family shares their honest journey through Metalworking — the good, the bad, and what they wish they'd known from the start.

2026 Resource Guide: Metalworking
Our comprehensive and updated guide to Metalworking resources for 2026, including costs, providers, and what's changed this year.

Questions to Ask About Metalworking (Printable Checklist)
A comprehensive checklist of questions you should ask when evaluating Metalworking options. Print it out and bring it to your next meeting.

Community Discussion: What's Working for Your Family?
An open thread for families to share what's actually working for them when it comes to Metalworking. Real solutions from real people.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Metalworking channel on Sandwich?
nb/hobby-metalworking is Sandwich's curated channel for metalworking — part of the Hobbies & Events category. It collects resources, posts, related providers, and community discussion specifically about metalworking for families caring for aging parents.
Who should follow nb/hobby-metalworking?
Anyone in the sandwich generation researching metalworking for an aging parent or loved one. The channel is free to read and join. It's most useful when you're at the start of planning, comparing options, or trying to make a decision.
When should I start planning for aging parents?
Follow the 40-70 Rule: when you turn 40 or your parent turns 70, whichever comes first, start the conversation. Early planning means more options, better decisions, and far less crisis management later.
Is Sandwich free?
Yes. Browsing channels, reading posts, and subscribing to the weekly 40-70 checklist newsletter are all free. Sandwich is supported by providers who list in the marketplace.