Easiest metal to work with?

[NintendoLiam]

Hi guys, i want metal banding for the edge of a shield
m wondering if anyone here can suggest a metal i can hammer to shape and drill? the best for the job in hand?
Many thanks

 

[trekriffic]

Aluminum is probably the softest in terms of forming. Alternatively, you could heat a strip of brass which would soften it. If you were doing something requiring strength I'd go with brass over aluminum every time.

 

[Wesman]

I'd go with brass. Found some good stock for that too when I was building a wood strip canoe a long time ago. I imagine now you could look on line at a boat builder supply site.

 

[Sith_241]

Copper is much softer than Aluminum, but it will be more expensive.