Learning metalworking at home

Lewis Lang wrote:

Hi. I would like to learn metalworking at home. How much realistically
will I need to spend $$$, and what exactly will I really need to get
started? Are any of those kits worth looking at, or are those scams?
Please also suggest a good book or 2.

Define "metalworking".

What kits?

Start with a file. Master it. When you can't do what you want with
just a file, get a hacksaw. Master it, too. When that doesn't get you
there get a drill and some bits. Ditto on mastering. Eventually you'll
have a shop and know what to do with it.

Or you can go get the World's Most Expensive Milling Machine and wrap
your hand around the spindle doing something that could have been better
done with a hand file.

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Tim Wescott
Wescott Design Services
http://www.wescottdesign.com