Description: This book delves into the ancient art of forging iron and steel, a practice dating back to biblical times and essential to civilizations across the globe. From the Egyptians to the Romans, and through the Middle Ages, the author traces the evolution of this craft, highlighting its crucial role in shaping tools, weapons, and architectural marvels. More than just a historical account, this book offers a comprehensive guide to the tools, techniques, and principles of forging. It covers everything from drawing out and upsetting metal to bending, punching, and the intricate process of welding. The author also sheds light on the complexities of tool steel, its hardening and tempering, and the delicate art of brazing. Through clear explanations and detailed illustrations, this book provides both novice and seasoned smiths with valuable insights into the transformative power of fire and hammer. It is a testament to the enduring legacy of this craft and its continued relevance in the modern world. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Book Title: Forging of Iron and Steel : A Text Book for the Use of Students in Colleges, Secondary Schools and the Shop (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 278 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2015
Item Height: 0.6 in
Topic: General, Metallurgy
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Technology & Engineering, Science
Item Weight: 13.3 Oz
Author: William Allyn Richards
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
