Practical Blacksmithing - A Collection of Articles Contributed at Different Times by Skilled Workmen to the Columns of &quote;The Blacksmith and Wheelwright&quote; e-bog

This vintage book contains a collection of articles on the subject of blacksmithing, many of which were originally to be found in "e;The Blacksmith and Wheelwright"e;. Covering a variety of topics and full of interesting historical information, this is a book that will appeal to those with a keen interest in blacksmithing and metalworking. Contents include: "e;Weapons and Armor"e;, "e;Iron in Ecclesiastical Art"e;, "e;Specimen of an Iron Hinge"e;, "e;Knocker"e;, "e;Door Work"e;, "e;The Hammer"e;, "e;The Stone-Mason's Mallet"e;, "e;Form of Hammer for Straightening Saws"e;, "e;Use of the Dog-head hammer"e;, "e;Ancient Tools"e;, "e;An African Forge"e;, "e;Ancient and Modern Work and Workmen"e;, et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on blacksmithing. This book was first published in 1889.