I am Noman, and today I will tell you that the neatness, fineness, and perfect fitting in aluminum and glass work do not depend solely on the craftsman's hand but on his tools. If you do not have the right tools from a good company, you will face many difficulties during work. If you are opening your own aluminum workshop, it is mandatory for you to have the following tools. Let's understand the complete list of these tools and their technical usage in detail.
Hand Cutter Machine for Aluminum Cutting
This is the most basic machine in a workshop, used to cut aluminum sections and lengths at perfect angles of 45° and 90°.
Professional Advice: Always use a cutter from a good company to cut aluminum lengths. I am personally using a cutter from the Japanese brand DeWalt, because cheap Chinese cutters break down quickly and their angle goes out of alignment.
China Hand Cutter Price: 19,000
DeWalt Company Hand Cutter Price: 54,500
Glass Cutting Pen
A high-quality oil-feed pen is essential for cutting glass. I am personally using a pen from a good company that is used for cutting 12mm glass.
Price: 400
Small Hand Grinder
A small grinder is very important to have when cutting an aluminum corner on-site during fitting, in the workshop, cutting a screw head, or doing minor grinding.
Price: 6,500
Drill Machines and Drill Bits
Small Drill Machine up to 4-Sootar Drill Bit Capacity This is used for joining window frames together, tightening screws, and making small holes. The 4-sootar drill machine is lightweight in size and smooth in operation.
Price: 7,000
Rechargeable Drill
You should also have a small rechargeable cordless drill machine, so that your work does not stop even if the electricity goes off.
Price: 15,000
Large Hilti Drill Machine
When you prepare a window or door frame and take it to the site, holes must be made in the solid concrete and brick walls for the fitting anchor screws. That is where this large Hilti drill machine comes in handy.
Price: 8,500
Drill Bits
Sharp drill bits of various sizes for making holes for aluminum window locks and screws must be ready with you at all times.
Router and 4 Mandatory Aluminum Dies
Router Machine
A router machine is used to cut grooves for hinges and locks in aluminum doors and windows so that the locks and hinges fit completely flush inside the frame.
Price: 8,000
4 Mandatory Aluminum Dies
If you do not have these four dies in the workshop, you will have to do all the work with a drill machine, which wastes a lot of time. Having all four of them is mandatory for clean and neat work.
The die used for making holes to join glass-bearing shutters in windows.
Price: 29,000
The die for making holes on all four sides of the mesh shutter and for the wheel.
Price: 29,000
The die for making holes used to join all four corners of the outer frame.
Price: 28,000
The water hole punch die. This die makes the water drainage hole in the bottom section of the outer frame in a perfect shape to drain out rainwater.
Price: 16,000
Hammers, Screwdrivers, and Pliers
Iron Hammer
For hammering rawl plugs, wall plugs, and fixing screws into the wall.
Price: 600
Rubber Mallet
For seating aluminum sections or glass glazing beads into the frame. This prevents scratches or dents on the aluminum and eliminates the risk of breaking the glass.
Price: 400
Screwdrivers
Your kit must include two star (Phillips) screwdrivers and one flathead screwdriver, as most aluminum screws are star-headed.
Star Screwdriver Price: 350
Flathead Screwdriver Price: 350
Pliers and Cutting Pliers
Regular pliers are used for holding and pulling objects, while cutting pliers are used to cut aluminum window rubber seals according to size.
Pliers Price: 650
Cutting Pliers Price: 450
Rivet Pliers
Rivet pliers are used to apply aluminum rivets where alignment needs to be fixed while securing window shutters, handles, or mesh.
Price: 1,800
Mesh Roller and Other Fitting Tools
Mesh Fitting Roller
This mesh roller is used to cleanly press the rubber spline inside the groove of the frame while fixing mosquito mesh or aluminum mesh in the window's mesh shutter.
Price: 300
Try Square and Spirit Level
Try Square (Gunya): This is most important for checking the 90-degree angle of windows and doors to ensure the frame is perfectly square.
Price: 500
Spirit Level
This is used on-site to align the window perfectly straight inside the wall so that the shutters slide smoothly without getting stuck.
Price: 800
Silicone Gun
Once the window is fixed in the wall, a perfect bead of silicone is applied using a silicone gun to seal the gap between the frame and the wall, making the window waterproof.
Price: 600
Measurement and Checking Tools
Measuring Tape
Used in aluminum work for measuring windows, glass, etc.
25-Foot Tape Price: 600
Vernier Caliper
This is the most technical and important tool in aluminum work. Different gauges of aluminum sections like 1.2mm, 1.6mm, or 2.0mm come in the market; it is used to check their gauge, etc.
Price: 1,800
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