If you are a metal artist or want to become a metal artist you will need some tools. Not some simple hand tools like hammers and ratchets. You will probably need to invest some real money into things like welders and torches. Why you ask? Metal Art making is a bit more expensive then driftwood art.
Cutting Tools:
Plasma Cutters These machines give you fine cuts in your metal. They are the newest generation of torches out there. You can spend anywhere from $500-$10,000.
Acetylene Torches Also know as a blow torch. This has been one of the base tools for creating metal art for quite some time. One of the basic tools in your kit.
Band Saws You dont need a band saw, but they are handy. They give you more precision cuts if you are fabricating something critical. The are a bit more messy as they use cutting fluid.
Chop Saws Quick and dirty saw that gets the job done. If tight tolerances arent needed then this saw is the quickest. It makes a mess as well, but it is a dry mess that sweeps up. It is a bit cleaner then the band saw.
Prep Tools
Grinders It seems you are forever grinding when you are making metal art. There are all...