Practical blacksmithing a collection of articles contributed at different times by skilled workmen to the columns of "The blacksmith and wheelwright" and covering nearly the whole rang of blacksmithing from the simplest job of work to some of the most complex forgings

"Originally published in four volumes, Practical Blacksmithing remains as relevant now as it was at the turn of the twentieth century. Featuring an abundance of information and over 1,000 illustrations, this guide provides everything you need to understand the techniques and craftsmanship of blacksm...

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Other Authors: Richardson, M. T. (Milton Thomas), 1843-
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: [United States] : Echo Point Books & Media, LLC, c1891.
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Table of Contents:
  • Volume I.
  • Chapter I. Ancient and modern hammers
  • Chapter II. Ancient tools
  • Chapter III. Chimneys, forges, fires, shop plans, work benches, etc.
  • Chapter IV. Anvils and advil tools
  • Chapter V. Blacksmith's tools. Volume II.
  • Preface
  • Chapter I. Iron and Steel
  • Chapter II. Bolt and rivet clippers
  • Chapter III. Chisels
  • Chapter IV. Drills and drilling
  • Chapter V. Fullering and swaging
  • Chapter VI. Miscellaneous tools
  • Chapter VII. Miscellaneous tools
  • continued
  • Chapter VIII. Blacksmiths' shears
  • Chapter IX. Emery wheels and grindstones. Volume III.
  • Preface
  • Chapter I. Blacksmith tools
  • Chapter II. Wrenches
  • Chapter III. Welding, brazing and soldering
  • Chapter IV. Steel and its uses
  • Chapter V. Forging iron
  • Chapter VI. Making chain swivels
  • Chapter VII. Plow work. Volume IV.
  • Preface
  • Chapter I. Miscellaneous carriage irons
  • Chapter II. Tires, cutting, bending, welding and setting
  • Chapter III. Setting axles, axle gauges, thimble skeins
  • Chapter IV. Resetting old springs
  • Chapter V. Making bob sleds
  • Chapter VI. Tempering tools
  • Chapter VII. Bolts, nuts, etc.
  • Chapter VIII. Steel; working, welding, etc.
  • Chapter IX. Tables of iron and steel.