There’s something enchanting about ancient tools and instruments ... from the contrasting brass and steel parts to the choice of complex Arabic script for the markings. [Uri] has another ...

But avoid cutting into the brass threads. Getting tools back into those molded plastic cases makes a Rubik’s cube seem simple ...

brass, and cold-rolled steel are generally soft, and tin snips are usually suitable for cutting these softer metals. Most strong and thick sheet metals will require power tools for cutting ...