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Farm Blacksmithing: Practical Hints for Handy-Men
J. M. Drew
Originally published at the turn of the 20th century, this guide covers the essence of the blacksmith's art. Begins with the basics and progresses through tools, materials and practice projects such as door hooks, staples and chains, to the techniques every blacksmith must know, from welding to tempering tools to shoeing horses. Includes plans and instruction for items like candlesticks and and cutlery. TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. Furnishing the Shop 2. Iron & Steel 3. Practice Work 4. Making a Door Hook 5. Making a Staple 6. Making Chain 7. Making a Ring 8. Making a Chain Hook 9. Making a Clevis 10. Heading Tools 11. Welding 12. Making Tongs 13. Whiffletree Irons 14. Making a Shovel 15. Forging & Tempering Steels Tools 16. Tempering Tools 17. Drills 18. Plow Work 19. Shoeing Farm Horses 20. Files 21. The Use of Files 22. How to Splice a Rope 23. Rope Halter 24. Knots 25. The Long Splice 26. Saw Filing 27. Sharpening Saws 28. Tap Drills
89 pgs, 4.5x7, b&w illus, softcover Usually ships in 24 hours
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Farm Machinery: Practical Hints for Handy-men
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Native American Crafts & Skills
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