The blacksmith's craft an introduction to smithing for apprentices and craftsmen / published by Council for Small Industries in Rural Areas.
| Other author | Council for Small Industries in Rural Areas (Great Britain) |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Mount Joy, PA : Fox Chapel Publishing Company, [2019] |
| Description | xii, 104 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Blacksamithing Series |
| Contents | The blacksmith's equipment -- The blacksmith's tools -- The blacksmith's fire -- The blacksmith's work -- The blacksmith's materials -- Cutting off cold metal -- Rings -- Bends to dimensions. |
| Abstract | "Written by various technical officers at the Council for Small Industries in Rural Areas, The Blacksmith's Craft is the ultimate resource for anyone who requires a sound knowledge of the behavior of iron and steel. Understand the timeless techniques and the cornerstones of the trade through 37 lessons, step-by-step photography, and corresponding captions. You'll obtain all the essential knowledge a beginner needs to become a skilled blacksmith, and practice the methods involved in shaping, hardening, tempering, and cutting metal. A complete introductory course to the craft, this book is a staple for any aspiring apprentice or blacksmith"--Back cover |
| General note | Originally published in 1952 by Rural Development Commission, Salisbury, England. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (page 104). |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2023276736 |
| ISBN | 1497100461 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 9781497100466 (paperback) |