Blacksmith's Manual Illustrated

By J.W. Lillico

Blacksmith's Manual Illustrated is a practical treatise on the common methods of production in the smithy. A clear, hands-on guide to building the fire, working confidently at the anvil, and selecting the right tools to shape hot metal at the forge.

Written for blacksmiths, apprentices, engineers, and anyone drawn to the forge, J. W. Lillico's begins with the fire itself - cast-iron forges, brick forges, hearths, and the pot fire - before moving to the anvil and the full set of tools a working smith relies on: hand hammers, tongs, hand and anvil tools, clippers, swages, cutters, angle bar tools, side set tools, radius tools, and more.

Profusely illustrated and full of practical tips, Blacksmith's Manual Illustrated explains each tool and technique clearly enough to ground the newcomer, while its thorough coverage of forging processes makes it a dependable reference for the more experienced hand. This vintage manual is an essential addition to the bookshelf of any blacksmith, metalworker, or student of traditional crafts.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 144377278X
• ISBN13: 9781443772785
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: Rimbault Press
• Length: 231 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"