Googerty, Thomas F.
Practical Forging and Art Smithing
- ISBN 13:
- 9781528770170
- author:
- Googerty, Thomas F.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Owen Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 154
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1.3 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Metal Work,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A comprehensive guide to forging and blacksmithing is presented in this vintage book. Written by a master craftsman, it provides a wealth of useful tips and simple instructions for making various objects and tools. This volume would be a valuable addition to collections of allied literature, particularly for novice metalworkers. The book covers a range of topics, including the forge, electric welding, scarfing, upsetting, corner welding, brazing, fagot welding, staples, open links, welded chain lines, bolts, cupping tools, gate hooks, making tongs, pig iron, puddling, and more. These instructions are designed to be useful for those interested in metalwork. This edition is now available in a modern format, complete with a new introduction on metal work.