The use of hacksaws to cut metal.The use of cold chisels to cut metal.The use of files on metal.

Shaping and cutting plastic materials by machine (bandsaw, drilling, metal centre lathe and moulding trimmer).

Cutting through brick and blockwork walls to form an opening and other cutting tasks such as cutting walls and concrete to form channels for services and cutting paving slabs and similar to size.

The cutting and shaping of compliant and resistant materials using machines controlled by a computer (CNC machines). Cutting / soluble oil is often used when metals are being shaped.