The use of pliers, screwdrivers, wire cutters/strippers. Cutting bricks and blockwork with a masonry bolster chisel.

The cutting of expanded polystyrene by means of a wire heated to about 300 °C.

Cutting, carving and smoothing aerated concrete  blocks, GRP, Green Oasis, plaster of Paris blocks, wood or MDF including mould-making.Cutting expanded polystyrene with a sharp tool or a hot wire and smoothing it.Using a chain saw on wood.

This guide explains how to make your own soldering fume extraction unit, using a PC fan and some charcoal filter.

You will need access to a laser cutter.