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Blacksmithing on the Farm - With Information on the Materials, Tools and Methods of the Blacksmith
This book contains a classic guide to farm blacksmithing. Blacksmithing is an invaluable skill for the farmer, allowing him or her to produce and maintain whatever tools and materials they might require in the day-to-day running of their farm. With simple, step-by-step instructions coupled with detailed descriptions and helpful diagrams, "Blacksmithing on the Farm" will be of considerable utility to modern farmers and blacksmiths. Contents include: "Iron Ore", "Pig Iron", "Wrought Iron", "The Bessemer Process", "Steel", "Tempering Steel", "Use of the Forge on the Farm", "The Forge and Anvil", "Blacksmith's Tools", "Supplies for Forge Work", "Use of Wrought Iron", "The Fire", "Bending Iron", "Drawing Iron", "Tools Needed for Upsetting and Punching", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on blacksmithing.
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Wrought Ironwork - A Manual of Instruction for Rural Craftsmen
This text contains a detailed guide to wrought ironwork, being a manual of instructions for rural craftsmen. It was prepared by the 'Rural Industries Bureau' to provide technical knowledge and provide apprentices with a basic introduction on this subject. Complete with simple, clear instructions and profusely illustrated, this text will be of much value to the novice ironworker, and it makes for a great addition to collections of antique literature of this ilk. The chapters of this book include: Ribbon-end Scroll, Fishtail-end Scroll, Solid Snub-end Scroll, Fishtail Snub-end Scroll, Halfpenny Snub-end Scroll, Bolt-end Scroll, Making a Scroll Tool, 'C' Scrolls, 'S' Scrolls, Collars, Twists, Wavy Bars, Water Leaves, Square Blockings for Gate Rails, etcetera. We are proud to republish this book now complete with a new introduction on metal work.
€ 30,00