Blacksmithing on the Farm - With Information on the Materials, Tools and Methods of the Blacksmith

This book contains a classic guide to farm blacksmithing. Blacksmithing is an invaluable skill for the farmer, allowing him or her to produce and maintain whatever tools and materials they might require in the day-to-day running of their farm. With simple, step-by-step instructions coupled with detailed descriptions and helpful diagrams, 'Blacksmithing on the Farm' will be of considerable utility to modern farmers and blacksmiths. Contents include: 'Iron Ore', 'Pig Iron', 'Wrought Iron', 'The Bessemer Process', 'Steel', 'Tempering Steel', 'Use of the Forge on the Farm', 'The Forge and Anvil', 'Blacksmith's Tools', 'Supplies for Forge Work', 'Use of Wrought Iron', 'The Fire', 'Bending Iron', 'Drawing Iron', 'Tools Needed for Upsetting and Punching', etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on blacksmithing.