"It is not necessary that a system for the blacksmith shop be of the kind usually known as red tape, which often takes more time to handle than the time it saves; but a simple method of keeping track of work, tools, and material will save time and expense." Machine Blacksmithng is a classic book describing various elements of the workshop and tools including; Systems in the Blacksmith Shop, Tools for the Blacksmith Shop, Anvils and Forges, Power Hammers and Forging Appliances, The Steam Hammer and it's Use.
"It is not necessary that a system for the blacksmith shop be of the kind usually known as red tape, which often takes more time to handle than the ti...