Small metalworking unit in a carpentry and joinery workshop
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Metalworking Unit for Carpentry & Joinery

Of course you don't strictly need a metalworking unit in a carpentry/joinery workshop—but a small metalworking capability is often very useful, depending on the type of work you do.

When a small metalworking capability becomes useful:

  • Hardware fabrication. Sometimes the hardware you need isn't available or needs modification. Examples: custom brackets, drawer pulls, table reinforcement plates, hinges or mounts. Woodworkers often use steel, aluminum, brass, or copper elements to strengthen joints or add design features.

  • Tool and jig making. Metalworking helps when making: custom machine jigs, router templates, drill guides, fixtures, machine repairs. This is common in serious workshops.

  • Mixed-material furniture. Modern furniture frequently combines: wood + steel, wood + brass, wood + aluminum. Examples: industrial tables, metal table legs, steel frames, decorative inlays. Without basic metalworking you depend on external suppliers.

DMH offers a complete "small" Metalworking solution for your department with the following main content:

  • Core Hand Tools: Heavy bench vise (150–200 mm jaw), Hacksaw with metal blades, Metal files (flat, half-round, round), Ball-peen hammer, Tap and die set (M3–M12), Transfer punches, Center punch, Digital caliper, Deburring tool.

  • Essential Machines: Drill press, Angle grinder, Small metal bandsaw, Bench grinder.

  • Fabrication Machine: MIG welder (complete)

  • Layout & Measuring Tools: Steel rule, combination square, scriber, digital caliper, center punch, engineer square…

  • Small Metalworking Bench: steel workbench, vise mounted, small tool cabinet, fireproof surface, magnet tray for parts.

Of course DMH can add any extension into the core offering.

Contact us for a quotation

Your DMH Team!