Blacksmith's Manual Illustrated

This vintage book contains a practical treatise on the common methods of production for blacksmiths, apprentice blacksmiths, engineers, and others. Profusely illustrated and full of helpful tips, this volume provides a elementary introduction to the tools and techniques of the workshop, and is highly recommended for those with little previous experience. Contents include: "e;Forges for Hearths"e;, "e;Cast-Iron Forge"e;, "e;Brick Forge"e;, "e;Hearths"e;, "e;Pot Fire"e;, "e;Tools"e;, "e;Anvils"e;, "e;Hand Hammer"e;, "e;Tongs"e;, "e;Hand Tools"e;, "e;Anvil Tools"e;, "e;Clippers, etc."e;, "e;Anvil Swages"e;, "e;Small Anvil"e;, "e;Angle Bar Tools"e;, "e;Cutters"e;, "e;Side Set Tools"e;, "e;Radius Tools"e;, "e;Spring Swages"e;, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing "e;Blacksmith's Manual Illustrated"e; now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on blacksmithing.