Metal Work category: 204 books

This is a vintage textbook designed for students learning to use a forge at school. It comprises a series of exercises coupled with all the necessary explanatory notes and working drawing required for proper instruction. "Notes for Forge Shop Practice" would be ideal for someone seeking an introduction...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to blacksmithing, with information on and instructions for the correct use of tools and equipment, horseshoeing, carriage and wagon building, and much more. With detailed illustrations and simple directions, this volume will be of considerable utility to...

As it ages, copper reacts to the natural elements in the surrounding atmosphere to take on a greenish patina. However, when allowed to age naturally, the verdigris patina will take years to develop, especially in dry climates. If you know how to age copper artificially, however, you can achieve the...

Welding cast iron is a precision task that requires high heat, and often expensive equipment. You should not attempt it on the strength of reading a brief Internet article, no matter how informative. However, understanding the basics can help you prepare for a qualification course, or to make better...

If you salvage any electronics parts, you will need to know how to desolder using desoldering braid. Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to drop-forging dies and die-sinking. With authentic photographs, helpful illustrations, and a wealth of useful information, this is a volume that will be of considerable utility to novice and apprentice blacksmiths, and one that would make for a valuable...

John Cogswell is a highly respected craftsman and much loved teacher. In this landmark book he shares more than three decades of professional experience in the jewelry field. Most stonesetting literature focuses on conventional bezels or trade practices of setting faceted stones in commercial mountings....

Popular beading magazines are featuring projects incorporating chain, and the designs range from classic to vintage to steampunk. Chain Style expands on this hot trend by offering 50 creative ideas for how to use chain as the key design feature. Key Features: Learn how to stretch your...

Die Idee, Messer mit Werkzeugen zu kombinieren, ist schon Jahrhunderte alt. In früheren Zeiten gab es diese kombinierten Messer in vielen verschiedenen Formen und Ausführungen. Mit dem Siegeszug des Schweizer Offiziersmessers und später der Klappzangen amerikanischer Bauart hat sich der Markt jedoch...

This vintage text contains an accessible and novice-friendly guide to cleaning and repairing clocks. Complete with simple step-by-step instructions and a plethora of detailed, useful illustrations, this timeless text is ideal for anyone looking for a simple and easy-to-digest guide pertaining to watch...

Thousands of years ago humans discovered that by heating rocks in a fire they could make better weapons for hunting for food. With time people became intelligent enough to improve on these processes and make more sophisticated implements and weapons. These people became known as blacksmiths. With these...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to the various different operating involved in forging, covering machine forging, forging dies, heating furnaces, estimating stock, and all other related aspects. "Forging Operations" will be of special appeal to those with an interest in the history and...

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"...

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