Synopsis
Master wood pattern making and foundry practice with a practical, hands-on guide drawn from years in the shop. This book provides clear instructions and illustrated steps for making patterns, preparing cores, and shaping gear wheels and other cast-metal forms. It emphasizes useful techniques, common problems, and cost‑saving methods for the modern pattern maker.
This edition compiles practical knowledge and method notes that help both experienced workers and apprentices. It covers foundational principles, drafting for shrinkage and draft, and finishes that ensure durable, accurate patterns suitable for industrial use.
- How to lay out and assemble patterns, from wheels to cog gears, with close attention to fit and alignment.
- Practical explanations of gears, straight and beveled, including pitch line, circular pitch, and tooth dimensions.
- Step-by-step guidance on turning, gluing, and finishing parts to prepare reliable pattern assemblies.
- Tips for applying finishes and ensuring pattern durability in foundry operations.
Ideal for readers involved in wood pattern work, tooling, or foundry preparation who want a durable, occupation‑level reference grounded in real shop practice.
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