This vintage book contains a concise yet comprehensive guide to forging. Written in simple, plain language and profusely illustrated, this volume is highly recommended for students and novices with an interest in the intricacies of forging, welding, and manufacturing. "Forging - Instruction Paper" would make for a useful addition to collections of allied literature and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: "Materials," "Equipment," "The Forge," "Hammers," "Sledges," "Anvils," "Tongs," "Fitting Tongs," "Set Hammers and Flatters," "Fullers,"...

This vintage book contains a complete and comprehensive guide to proper forge practice. It includes information on everything from welding to tool forging, and will be of considerable utility to students and apprentices. "Forge-Practice - Elementary" is ideal for beginners and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "General Description of Forge and Tools," "Welding," "Calculation of Stock for Bent Shapes," "Upsetting, Drawing Out, and Bending," "Simple Forged Work," "Calculation of Stock; and Making of General Forgings," "Steam-Hammer Work,"...