This is a revised and enlarged edition of the earlier standard work on the subject which should be essential reading for anyone with an interest in brass or the wider fields of metalwork and antiques. The book sets individual pieces in their historical background of design, manufacture and use. Brass objects, especially those dating from the period between the Restoration and the early 19th century, are capable of manifesting some of the finest qualities of English design and craftsmanship and,...
Forged a Guide to Becoming a Blacksmith
by Justen Cimino and Liam Hoffman
Welding Basics: An Introduction to Practical & Ornamental Welding
by Karen Ruth
Scandinavian Furniture: Sourcebook of Classic Designs for 21st C.
by Judith Gura
Scandinavia has been the source of some of the most important furniture designs of the 20th century. Today, a new generation of designers continues that tradition, creating pieces that are functional, comfortable and appealing to look at. This book updates the history of design in the Nordic nations, and illustrates more than 500 of the best current furniture from over seventy producers, most of them in full colour. It also includes detailed product specifications and sources, biographies of imp...
Decorative French Ironwork Designs (Dover Jewelry and Metalwork)
by Louis Blanc
"Locksmithing" made simple. Want to service or install your home and car security systems? Or pass the professional locksmithing exam - and develop a profitable sideline? From cutting keys by hand to repairing pin tumbler locks, this learn-as-you-go book gives you a complete introduction to the business of locksmithing. Packed with easy-to-follow instructions, illustrations, charts, and checklists, "Locksmithing" helps you take advantage of employment options (Including owning your own shop)...k...
Time-honored instruction on all the essential skills of farm blacksmithing.
Welding made effortless! With simple techniques targeted to a wide and general audience, this guide eliminates the intimidation from an all-too-often technical craft. Rather than creating a manual workbook with elaborate, complicated drawings and instructions, Kimberli Matin takes readers on a journey of creative discovery. With purchased steel rod and bar or found metal parts from a salvage yard, plus basic, easy-to-use tools, she shows how to construct 25 whimsically attractive items. From a g...
A Handbook of Horse-Shoeing with Introductory Chapters on the Anatomy and Physiology of the Horse's Foot
by A W Dollar
