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This vintage book contains a complete and comprehensive guide to proper forge practice. It includes information on everything from welding to tool forging, and will be of considerable utility to students and apprentices. "Forge-Practice - Elementary" is ideal for beginners and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "General Description of Forge and Tools", "Welding", "Calculation of Stock for B...

This vintage book contains a collection of articles on the creation and composition of diamonds. The contents of this volume originated from a series of lectures delivered by Henry Carvil Lewis, M.A., F.G.S., which were later edited and arranged by Professor T. G. Bonney. "Papers and Notes of the Genesis and Matrix of the Diamond" will appeal to those with an interest in mineralogy and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of alli...

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to drop-forging dies and die-sinking. With authentic photographs, helpful illustrations, and a wealth of useful information, this is a volume that will be of considerable utility to novice and apprentice blacksmiths, and one that would make for a valuable addition to collections blacksmithing literature. Contents include: "Laying Out and Machining Operations", "Classes of Drop-forging Dies", "Informa...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive training manual for students, professional workers, and others interested in hand-wrought ornamental ironwork. Written in simple, plain language and full of helpful illustrations, this volume is ideal for novice metalworks looking for an introduction to the subject. Contents include: "The Spirit of Decorating", "History of Ornamental Ironwork", "Beauty, Strength and Pliability Combined", "Correct Prin...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive treatise on the hardening, tempering, annealing, and case-hardening of various kinds of steel, including high-speed, high-carbon, alloy, and low carbon steels. "Heat-Treatment of Steel" is highly recommended for modern metal work enthusiasts and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Hardening Carbon Steels", "Heating the Steel for Hardening", "Quen...

This vintage book contains a concise guide to tanning leather, with information on blacking, stuffing, finishing, and more. Written in simple, plain language and full of useful tips, this volume will be of considerable utility to novice tanners and leather workers. "The Gleanings of Tanning" is highly recommended for those with a practical interest in leather craft and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Co...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive handbook on the treatment of tool-steel in forging, annealing, hardening, tempering, etc. Profusely illustrated and full of useful, timeless information, this volume will be of considerable utility to those with an interest in metal work and the manufacturing of steel. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern ed...

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on high-speed steel, including information on its properties, uses, and development, together with hints and tips concerning common problems. Profusely illustrated with useful tables, charts, and diagrams, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in steel manufacturing and metal work. Contents include: "The Development and Nature of High-Speed Steels", "Early Tool Steels", "Sel...

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on the leather industry in late-nineteenth century America, being a dissertation on the methods employed in and the economics of tanning. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the history and development of the American tanning industry, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Selection and Classification of Hides an...

This vintage book contains a collection of articles on the subject of blacksmithing, many of which were originally to be found in "The Blacksmith and Wheelwright". With information on a range of topics ranging from the use of tools to forging iron, this volume will be of considerable value to modern blacksmiths and those with an interest in the history and development of blacksmithing. Contents include: "Blacksmith Tools", "Their Preservation"...

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on the value of science in the workshop. Originally the outcome of a lecture delivered at a meeting of the Associated Foremen Smiths of Scotland, it was designed to interest members in the scientific training of smiths and forgers. Much of the information within this volume is timeless and will be of value to modern readers with an interest in blacksmithing and metal work. Contents include: "Calcu...

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to triangulation as applied to sheet metal pattern cutting, originally designed for the use of cutters, draughtsmen, foremen, and students. With detailed diagrams and a wealth of useful information, this volume will be of considerable utility those with an interest in sheet metal work. Contents include: "Elementary Principles", "A Simple Transitional Fitting", "The Oblique Cone", "A Transitional Fitt...

This vintage book contains a collection of articles on the subject of blacksmithing, many of which were originally to be found in "The Blacksmith and Wheelwright". Including information on a range of topics ranging from the making bob sleds to welding steel, this volume will be of considerable value to modern blacksmiths and those with an interest in the history and development of blacksmithing. Contents include: "Miscellaneous Carriage Irons"...

This vintage book contains a complete manual of forging iron and steel, with a detailed introduction of the history of forging, information on the manufacturing of iron and steel, and instructions for all aspects of forging. Original written simply enough for the high school boy but and at the same time thoroughly and systematically enough for the veteran smith, "Forging of Iron and Steel" is recommended for anyone with an interest in forging....

This vintage book contains a collection of blacksmithing articles that include information on designing and maintaining a workshop, making hooks and chains, welding, maintaining equipment, and much more. These timeless articles contain a wealth of useful information and helpful tips that would be of considerable utility to modern blacksmiths. Contents include: "Arrangement and Equipment of a Model Blacksmith Shop", "Foundations and Walls", "Fo...

This vintage book contains a handbook of useful information originally designed for inspectors, surveyors, engineers, factory foremen, and the general steam-using public. With information on everything from repairing boilers to general advice, this profusely illustrated volume will appeal to modern readers with a practical interest in steam power and collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: "Accidents Through Bad Workman...

This vintage book contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of welding, including "Electric Welding Processes", "Electric Resistance Process of Welding", "Electric Arc Welding", and more. Although old, these articles contain a wealth of timeless knowledge that will be of considerable utility to modern readers with a practical interest in welding. Contents include: "Electric Welding Processes", "The Zerener Process", "The Benardo...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to forging and blacksmithing, originally intended to be used by teachers of industrial arts. It was written by a master craftsman in wrought metal and contains a wealth of useful tips and simple instructions for making a variety of objects and tools. This volume will be of considerable utility to novice metalworkers and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Conten...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to blacksmithing and steel working, with information on all aspects ranging from the correct use of tools and shop equipment to repairing cogs and making a gun. Highly accessible and profusely illustrated, this timeless handbook will be of utility to novice metalworkers and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "The Smith", "There are Smiths and Smith...

This vintage book contains a concise yet comprehensive guide to forging. Written in simple, plain language and profusely illustrated, this volume is highly recommended for students and novices with an interest in the intricacies of forging, welding, and manufacturing. "Forging - Instruction Paper" would make for a useful addition to collections of allied literature and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Conten...