Wed Dec 21, 2022 3:32 am
That's a good idea.
I will say when I was 13/14 like you, one of my first metalworking tools I bought was a angle grinder and also a good drill. I bet you could go to Princess Auto there in Calgary and pick a inexpensive one of both. Or go on facebook marketplace or Kijiji and find some cheap good used ones.
Using those two tools; a set of drill bits, a cutoff wheel, grinding wheel, and flap disc, you would be amazed at what you can make.
In fact, if you look at the lower belt cover repair panel I made for my Mobil Directo, I made that freehand with a cutoff wheel on my old Black and Decker angle grinder.
Once you get the above power tools, perhaps save up for a new or good used 110v stick welder or flux core wire feed. With these three tools and some practice, you will be unstoppable with basic beginner metal fab.
Jerry
Owner of former Wisconsin Dells/Lyndon Station Decot Model 12 (10/15 port)
and Belleville, WI Decot Model 12 (10/16)
Owner of the world's only fully operational Mobil Directo BN52
Wisconsin native.