Isbn: 9780282224721 - engineers' and general smiths' work: the smith and forgeman's handbook of practical smithing and forging, with numerous illustrations, examples and tables (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an accessible study of the art of forging and smithing, as preserved and improved by the practical experience of the author. Itâs a deeply immersive guide into the historical workshop, detailing the essential tools of the trade and providing instruction on their uses. The author emphasizes the importance of drawings, sketches, and patterns when beginning any project, regarding them as a form of creative pre-visualization and a way to train the imagination for the challenges ahead. An entire chapter of the book is dedicated to the forge itself, which the author takes great care to explain, as it is the heart of any smith's operation. The author has included a wide range of projects to provide the reader with a practical foundation of the skills taught in the book, including recommendations to upgrade tools and improve their function. This book is the ideal companion for anyone looking to take up the timeless craft of forging and will provide the reader with a direct line of knowledge to the masters of the past. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…