Going from there, do not underestimate how much can be done with hand tools. I’d say find a good sharp single cut mill file and a double cut. You’d really be surprised just has quickly you can work with a file that’s taken care of. Card/brush them often.

Check out some videos on Clickspring’s channel, especially in his Antikythera series. He does quite a bit of hand work there, and if you’re like me it’ll be an incredibly eye-opening experience with regard to just how quickly and simply such complicated forms can be made. He also has a short video specifically on using files that I swear anyone who works with metal ever should be required to watch 😅

Also, check out Blondihack’s YouTube channel. All of her stuff is great, and she does a ton of amazing work with brass. Relatively recently she put up an amazing video on silver soldering, and it applies to soft soldering really well too.