Tools:
Tools used in Thathera metal craft are as follows:
Hatodi (Hammer) - Different sizes of hammers are used to shape the metal.
Wooden Mallet - Big size wooden mallets are used for initial shaping of big products.
Bangad (Metal ring) - It is a solid metal ring of iron on which the metal sheet is placed and beaten with the hammer along with simultaneously rotating it.
Thiya (solid metal stand) - Different shape and size of solid iron blocks are used for shaping the utensils. These act as a support while hammering the sheet.
Cheni (Chisel) - Different size and shapes of chisels are used to cut and shape the product.
Metal Scissors - Small and big metal scissors are required to cut the sheet.
Files - Round, half round, flat and triangular files are used to finish the surface.
Prakaar (Compass) - Used for marking.
Aari (Saw) - For cutting the product or the metal artisans used saw.
Grinding machine - Used to clean and finish the surface of the product.
Buffing machine - Used in finishing process to enhance the smoothness of the final product and also to obtain the glossy finish.
Welding Machine - Helps in attaching two pieces of metal.
Pakad (Iron forceps) - Used to handle hot metal while welding.
Raw Materials:
The main raw materials used in Thathera metal craft are outlined below:
Pattar (Metal Sheet) - Metals like copper, brass, iron etc. are used to make utensils of different shapes and sizes.
Suhaga - A powder used for welding.
Metal rod- Thin brass rods are used to join two metals while welding.
Gas- LPG gas is used for welding.
Lac- It is sometime used to fill the hollow metal and then carving is done on the metal.
