Practical Blacksmithing and Metalworking / Edition 1

by Percy W. Blandford

Overview

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Simple instructions and first-rate, detailed illustrations for the novice and project variations for the experienced blacksmith or metalworker


Blacksmithing and metalworking can be easier than you would imagine. This book shows you how - with some patience and a working knowledge of metals, tools, and techniques - blacksmithing can be a rewarding, inexpensive hobby. Using simple instructions and first-rate, detailed illustrations Blandford makes it easy for the novice to learn this craft, while offering project variations complex enough to challenge even the experienced blacksmith or metalworker.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780830628940
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	07/01/1988
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	368
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.72(d)

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Table of Contents

	Introduction	vii
Section 1	Blacksmithing	1
1	Blacksmithing Traditions	3
	Design
2	Iron and Steel	8
	Cast Iron
	Wrought Iron
	Alloy Steels
3	Forge and Anvil	12
	Bellows
	Fan Blowers
	Forges
	Tue Irons
	Hearth Sizes
	Anvils
	Swage Blocks and Mandrels
	Fire Tools
	Brushes
4	Smith's Tools	32
	Hammers
	Hardies and Sets
	Swages and Fullers
	Flattening and Punching
	Bends and Scrolls
	Heads and Rivets
	Tongs
	Vises
	Measuring
	Clothing
	Other Tools
5	Basic Techniques	54
	Cutting
	Bending
	Drawing Out
	Upsetting
	Twisting
	Welding
	Heat Treatments
	Case-Hardening
6	Advanced Processes	78
	Heading
	Rivet Heads
	Reduced Rivets
	Bolt Heads
	Making Nails
	Welds
	Chain Making
	Chain Hook
	Splitting
7	Handles	110
	Loop Handles
	Scrolled Handles
	Knotted Handles
	Upset Handle
	Cage Handle
	Added Handles
	Cross Handles
	Ring Handles
8	Easy Tools to Make	133
	Punches
	Spikes
	Marking Knife
	Chisels
	Screwdrivers
	Crowbar
	Holdfast
9	Making Blacksmith's Tools	166
	Tongs
	Jaw Shapes
	Hammers
	Sets
	Fullers
	Swages
	Bottom Tools
	Stakes
10	Domestic Hardware	184
	Catches
	Latches
	Door Bolt
	Door Handles
	Hinges
	Wall Hooks and Brackets
	Foot Scraper
11	Decorative Ironwork	225
	Scrolls
	Collars
	Square Corners
	Quatrefoils
	Leaves
	Designing
12	Finishing	248
	Plating
	Removing Scale
	Painting
Section 2	Metalworking	253
13	General Metalworking	255
	Metals
	Copper
	Zinc
	Brass
	Tin
	Bronze
	Lead
	Aluminum
14	Measuring and Holding	259
	Friction-Joint Calipers
	Micrometer
	Vernier
	Vises
	Pliers
	Clamps
15	Cutting and Shaping	271
	Sawing
	Shearing
	Filing
16	Drilling and Screwing	283
	Twist Drills
	Hand Drill
	Screw Threads
	Dies
	Taps
	Clamps
	Nuts and Bolts
	Wrenches
17	Soldering and Brazing	299
	Flux
	Using a Bit
	Using a Flame
	Spelter
18	Hollowing and Raising	310
	Tools
	Planishing
	Assembly
	Built-Up Work
	Polishing
19	Casting	337
	Single Mold
	Flat-Faced Castings
	Symmetrical Castings
	Cored Castings
	Glossary	347
	Index	358