Notes for Forge Shop Practice: A Course for High Schools (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Drake Littlefield

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267445253 ISBN 13: 9780267445257

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master hands-on forge work with a clear, step-by-step course for high school shops.

This practical guide introduces iron, forge basics, and a formal sequence of exercises that build metalworking skills from heating and shaping to finishing and tempering. You’ll find detailed discussions of tools, equipment, and shop techniques, all organized to support classroom study and independent practice.

The book covers the four forms of iron, essential forge hardware, and core metalworking methods. It explains how to heat, shape, and join iron and steel, with safety notes and hands-on exercises that guide students through real‑world tasks. Whether you’re learning to draw out stock, weld pieces, or harden and temper tools, this edition offers clear instructions and illustrated references.

• Identify forge equipment, tools, and the parts of a forge, anvil, and hammer, with practical usage tips.
• Follow step-by-step exercises that teach heating, drawing, bending, and joining metal pieces.
• Learn finishing processes such as hardening, tempering, annealing, and case hardening.
• Explore project-based tasks like making tongs, bolts, forks, and clamps to build a working portfolio.

Ideal for readers of shop education materials, this edition suits students, instructors, and hobbyists seeking a structured, hands‑on introduction to forge shop practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267445253
• ISBN 13: 9780267445257
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 74