Shaping tools are tools used to shape and form materials such as wood, metal, and plastic. Lathes (6 letters) are machines that use a rotating drive to shape a material by cutting, drilling, or sanding. PLANES (6 letters) are tools used to shape wood by removing small amounts of material. Dies (4 letters) are tools used to shape metal by cutting, punching, or pressing. Swages (6 letters) are tools used to shape metal by hammering or pressing.