This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to forging and blacksmithing, originally intended to be used by teachers of industrial arts. It was written by a master craftsman in wrought metal and contains a wealth of useful tips and simple instructions for making a variety of objects and tools. This volume will be of considerable utility to novice metalworkers and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "The Forge." "Electric Weld," "Scarfing," "Upsetting," "Corner Weld," "Brazing," "Fagot Weld," "Staples," "Open Links," "Welded Chain...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive training manual for students, professional workers, and others interested in hand-wrought ornamental ironwork. Written in simple, plain language and full of helpful illustrations, this volume is ideal for novice metalworks looking for an introduction to the subject. Contents include: "The Spirit of Decorating," "History of Ornamental Ironwork," "Beauty, Strength and Pliability Combined," "Correct Principles in Designing," "Mere Ornament not Decoration," "Decorative Value of Curves and Lines," "The Inspiration of Art and Nature," "Equipment," "The...