The Blacksmith's Craft - An Introduction to Smithing for Apprentices and Craftsmen

Anon; Various

ISBN 10: 144465652X / ISBN 13: 9781444656527

Published by Obscure Press, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Blacksmith's Craft - An Introduction to Smithing for Apprentices and Craftsmen
• Publisher: Obscure Press
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 144465652X
• ISBN 13: 9781444656527
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This early works is a fascinating and comprehensive look at blacksmithing with much of the information still useful and practical today. It was originally published by the Council for Small Industries in Rural Areas to meet the needs of craftsmen, technical schools and apprentices' training centres. The lack of such a book was a handicap to the teaching of the subject and particularly to young men who were receiving instructions from the Council in country workshops. Contents Include: 1. The Blacksmith's Equipment, 2. The Blacksmith's Tools, 3. The Blacksmith's Fire, 4. The Blacksmith's Work, 5. The Blacksmith's Materials, 6. Cutting off Cold Metal, 7. Rings, 8. Bends to Dimensions. It is also extensively illustrated throughout. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.