Tinkering

Tinkering is the skill in Ultima Online which aspiring Tinkers need to learn in order to create their merchandise. Note that the skill is not to be confused with Blacksmithy, which is the creation of weapons and armour. The Tinker instead creates useful equipment, which has various uses and a of great value, if sold. High-level Tinkers can create artifacts and even Golems.

Resources for Tinkering are ingots, created by the skill Mining, although wood created by Lumberjacking is also used sometimes, so having both these skill ensures a steady inflow of resources. Tinker's tools are needed for the skill to workin the first place, then the item has to be selected. Last, the type of ore to be used has to be selected.

Listed below are the minimum levels for each type of ore to be used to create items:

Training
Here how to train an aspiring tiker to quickly get to high levels of skill:

It is also a good idea to do the "The Right Tool for the Job" quest in New Haven in order to get to 50 skill and receive a good toolbox.