This technical handbook presents Work, originally published in 1904, offering a comprehensive digest of blacksmithing principles and practices. This original publication, presented as a digital reprint, is intended for everyday use by blacksmiths, detailing the art and science of forge work. It covers a wide array of topics, from fundamental techniques like drawing down and upsetting to more complex operations such as welding, punching, and die forging. The manual is designed to be an invaluable resource for understanding and mastering the craft.
This English-language technical handbook comprises 158 pages and includes over 200 illustrations to aid in comprehension. It details various aspects of forge technology and manual operation, providing guidance on topics including forges, hand tools, bending, ring making, and the manipulation of steel. The manual serves as a thorough reference for blacksmiths seeking to develop their skills and execute a broad range of forging tasks.
Originally published in 1904, this handbook on the Art of the Blacksmith contains, in a form convenient for everyday use, a comprehensive digest of the knowledge of Smiths' Work and supplies concise information on the general principles of the subjects on which it treats, featuring over 200 illustrations.
Contents Covered:
Preface
Forges and Appliances
Hand Tools
Drawing Down and Upsetting
Welding and Punching
Conditions of Work; Principles of Formation
Bending and Ring Making
Miscellaneous Examples of Forged Work
Cranks, Model Work, and Die Forging
Homemade Portable Forges
Manipulating Steel at the Forge
Index
Format: PDF Digital Reprint, e-Facsimile
No. of Pages: 158
Page Size: A4 (210mm × 297mm)
Download Size: 42.9 MB
Originally published in 1904, this handbook on the Art of the Blacksmith contains, in a form convenient for everyday use, a comprehensive digest of the knowledge of Smiths' Work and supplies concise information on the general principles of the subjects on which it treats, featuring over 200 illustrations.
Contents Covered:
Preface
Forges and Appliances
Hand Tools
Drawing Down and Upsetting
Welding and Punching
Conditions of Work; Principles of Formation
Bending and Ring Making
Miscellaneous Examples of Forged Work
Cranks, Model Work, and Die Forging
Homemade Portable Forges
Manipulating Steel at the Forge
Index
Format: PDF Digital Reprint, e-Facsimile
No. of Pages: 158
Page Size: A4 (210mm × 297mm)
Download Size: 42.9 MB
