Hello! I'm interested in getting into metalwork but I do not have access to a mill nor will I for the foreseeable future.
I was told that a lot of machining can be done with files and drills. So naturally I have a few questions:
1. Is there a book or resource out there that explains how this works? How does someone starting without any experience learn how to do this?
2. What are the largest projects that someone could make with files and and other hand tools?
3. How accurate can someone with a file be?
My background is in woodworking and wood carving.
I was told that a lot of machining can be done with files and drills. So naturally I have a few questions:
1. Is there a book or resource out there that explains how this works? How does someone starting without any experience learn how to do this?
2. What are the largest projects that someone could make with files and and other hand tools?
3. How accurate can someone with a file be?
My background is in woodworking and wood carving.