The Iron Founder Supplement: A Complete Illustrated Exposition of the Art of Casting in Iron, Also, the Founding of Statues; The Art of Taking Casts, . Useful Formulas and Tables (Classic Reprint)

Bolland, Simpson

ISBN 10: 0484492500 / ISBN 13: 9780484492508

Published by Forgotten Books, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Iron Founder Supplement: A Complete Illustrated Exposition of the Art of Casting in Iron, Also, the Founding of Statues; The Art of Taking Casts, . Useful Formulas and Tables (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484492500
• ISBN 13: 9780484492508
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

Master techniques for iron casting and finishing in one illustrated guide.

This volume presents practical, hands‑on methods for foundry work, pattern modelling, and the art of taking casts, with rich detail on enamel finishes, tinning, cements, and the tools that keep a shop running smoothly.

The text draws together core processes from the cupola to the kiln, including how to enamel and glaze iron pipes, how to apply varnishes, and how to craft reliable studs, chaplets, and anchors for complex moulds. It also covers pattern making, core placement, and the careful steps needed to achieve solid, accurate castings. While the material is technical, the emphasis is on clear, repeatable methods that can be put to immediate use in a foundry or metal shop.

• Enamel and glaze applications for iron parts, with step‑by‑step instructions and material lists.
• Techniques for tinning, case hardening, and making reliable chaplets, studs, and anchors.
• Guidance on pattern modelling, green‑sand and open‑sand moulds, and core placement.
• Practical formulas, ratios, and tables for everyday foundry work.

Ideal for readers involved in iron casting, pattern work, or metal finishing, this edition serves as a practical reference and training aid for skilled tradespeople and students alike.