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Hand Tools
Yes, I need 23 hammers!
~Barbie The Welder
Hammers
Hammers come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and weights but to get started in metal art a really great 32 ounce ball peen hammer is all you need! If you're teaching a younger metal artist an 8 ounce ball peen is perfect! Used in both welded art and sculpted art.
Vices & Clamps
You will need at least one good C clamp or vise-grip clamp or 6" or bigger vise to hold your parts and material safely while you cut and grind. Used in both welded art and sculpted art.
Chisels
A straight chisel is used to clean weld spatter from projects. You shouldn't need this if you are TIG welding! Used in both welded art and sculpted art.
Wire Brushes
I used a small and a large wire brush an a regular basis to clean weld discoloration from my work. Used in both welded art and sculpted art.
Hand Tools
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