Don't be afraid to work with metals. However, basic equipment with the most important tools is required.
By a large margin, wood is the material, which Seibermachern use most often and prefer. With many construction- and renovation projects, there is no getting around metalworking. With a few exceptions, however, woodworking tools are not suitable for metal. during Hammer, pliers, Screwdrivers and other standard parts can be used universally, you need to separate, Joining and shaping metal using some special tools, which cannot be replaced even with a lot of improvisation.
Saws for metal have fine-toothed saw blades, which are specially hardened. Sheet metal is separated with tin snips, which are available for universal use, but also especially for straight cuts and links- and for right curve cuts. Household scissors are sufficient for very thin sheet metal.
There are special blades for cutting steel or non-ferrous metals for electric jigsaws. There are pliers for normal mild steel (with. B. Nails) but also with specially machined cutting edges for hard steel (with. B. steel cable). Leverages significantly reduce the amount of effort required.
The processing of metal is mostly cold forming (with. B. To bend) or cutting techniques. This includes drilling as well as grinding or filing. Of course, the tools for this have to be harder than the material to be processed. There are different classes of drills. HSS drill bits are preferable (High-performance high-speed steel), that cut better and last longer than CV drills (Chrom-Vanadium). There are conical drill bits or punches for drilling in sheet metal (with. B. for tap holes in sinks).
Whether you drill or file or whether threads are cut, the workpiece must be firmly clamped in any case. A stable vice is required for this. Clamping devices for wood are not suitable for this.
Metals are connected by screwing or riveting, material fit e.g. B. by soldering or welding. The latter requires specialized equipment and should be left to the professionals.