This vintage book contains a detailed but concise guide to machine blacksmithing, with information on setting up and maintaining a blacksmith shop, the correct use of tools and equipment, and more. Although old, this volume contains a wealth of information that will be of considerable utility to modern blacksmiths and metalworkers, and would make for a useful addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "System in the Blacksmith Shop," "Tools for the Blacksmith Shop," "Anvils and Forges," "Power Hammers and Forging Appliances," "The Steam Hammer and its Use." Many vintage...

This vintage book contains a collection of blacksmithing articles that include information on designing and maintaining a workshop, making hooks and chains, welding, maintaining equipment, and much more. These timeless articles contain a wealth of useful information and helpful tips that would be of considerable utility to modern blacksmiths. Contents include: "Arrangement and Equipment of a Model Blacksmith Shop," "Foundations and Walls," "Forge Space and Arrangement," "Arrangement of Steam- and Belt-driven Hammers," "Location of Blowers, Conduits and Piping," "Furnaces, Tool Racks, Hammer...