This vintage book contains a collection of articles on the subject of blacksmithing, many of which were originally to be found in "The Blacksmith and Wheelwright." With information on a range of topics ranging from the use of tools to forging iron, this volume will be of considerable value to modern blacksmiths and those with an interest in the history and development of blacksmithing. Contents include: "Blacksmith Tools," "Their Preservation," "Bench Tools," "Blacksmith Tongs," "How to Make a Pair of Common Tongs," "Tools for Farrier Work," "A Tool for Holding Plow Bolts," "Wrenches,"...

This vintage book contains a collection of articles on the subject of blacksmithing, many of which were originally to be found in "The Blacksmith and Wheelwright." Including information on a range of topics ranging from the making bob sleds to welding steel, this volume will be of considerable value to modern blacksmiths and those with an interest in the history and development of blacksmithing. Contents include: "Miscellaneous Carriage Irons," "Tires, Cutting, Bending, Welding and Setting," "Setting Axles, Axle Gauges, Thimble Skeins," "Resetting Old Springs," "Making Bob Sleds," "Tempering...

This vintage book contains a collection of articles on the subject of blacksmithing, many of which were originally to be found in "The Blacksmith and Wheelwright." Covering a variety of topics and full of interesting historical information, this is a book that will appeal to those with a keen interest in blacksmithing and metalworking. Contents include: "Weapons and Armor," "Iron in Ecclesiastical Art," "Specimen of an Iron Hinge," "Knocker," "Door Work," "The Hammer," "The Stone-Mason's Mallet," "Form of Hammer for Straightening Saws," "Use of the Dog-head hammer," "Ancient Tools," "An...