Elementary Forge Practice: A Text-Book for Technical and Vocational Schools (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Robert H. Harcourt

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331554607 ISBN 13: 9780331554601

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Master hands-on metalworking with a clear, step-by-step forge practice guide.

This practical text covers the core materials, tools, and methods used in forging, from choosing the right steel to completing projects that build real-world skills. The book presents straightforward explanations, safety notes, and illustrated Projects that guide you through essential techniques.

Designed for technical and vocational students, this edition emphasizes practical use. You’ll learn how different steels behave, how to prepare stock, how to weld and forge, and how to plan and evaluate projects. The chapters lay out equipment choices, temperatures, and common forging operations in a way that supports hands-on learning and classroom demonstrations. The included projects and step-by-step tasks help readers build confidence and competence in metalworking.

• Overview of forging materials (wrought iron, various steels) and how they differ in welding and hardening
• Clear guidance on tools, furnaces, hammers, and safety best practices
• Structured projects and demonstrations that develop practical forge skills
• How to plan, execute, and evaluate forging work from start to finish

Ideal for readers learning or teaching metalworking, welding, and toolmaking, this edition serves as a reliable hands-on reference.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331554607
• ISBN 13: 9780331554601
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 164