First Lessons in Metal-Working - Softcover

Alfred G. Compton

 
9781330014233: First Lessons in Metal-Working

Synopsis

This book is the first step to developing craft and precision in handling both metal and woodworking tools. The author, a master craftsman, begins with basic techniques including cutting, bending, and sharpening, and progresses through exercises in creating items such as a poker, hinge, and chain link. By encouraging hands-on experimentation as well as an understanding of the industrial processes involved in metalworking, the author imparts valuable lessons about scientific method and the nature of materials. This book is an engaging journey into the world of metallurgy, physics, and engineering, demonstrating the creative possibilities of these crafts and the thrill of creating something beautiful and useful out of raw materials.

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