Standard Blacksmithing, Horseshoeing and Wagon Making: Containing: Twelve Lessons in Elementary Blacksmithing Adapted to the Demand of Schools and Col (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781473328914)

This vintage book contains a comprehensive treatise on horseshoeing and the anatomy of the foot of the horse designed for equestrians, veterinarians, farriers and the amateur horseshoer. It contains twelve lessons in elementary blacksmithing together with tables, rules and receipts useful to manufactures, machinists, engineers, and blacksmiths. Contents include: "Introductory", "Horseshoeing", "Wagonmaking", "The Sledge", "The Fire", "Iron", "Steel", "Annealing", "Welding Cast Iron", "Hardening", "Brazing", "Forging", "Making Rings and Links", "Welding", "The Different Kinds of Welds", "Fagot-Welding", "Lap-Weld", "Butt-Weld", "Jump-Weld", etc. 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 metal work.

Author: J. G. Holmstrom
ISBN-10: 1473328918
ISBN-13: 9781473328914
Publisher: Owen Press
Language: English
Published: 05/25/2016
Pages: 228
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.52d