Forge Work by William L. Ilgen
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| Author | Ilgen, William L. (William Lewis), 1862- |
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| Editor | Moore, Charles Frederick, 1875- |
| LoC No. | 12024330 |
| Title | Forge Work |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Forge Work" by William L. Ilgen is a manual on blacksmithing techniques written in the early 20th century. The book serves as an instructional guide aimed at students and instructors in forge work, detailing various tools, techniques, and exercises necessary for mastering the craft of metal forging. It offers comprehensive insights into the use of different tools and materials, along with the forging processes essential for creating metal objects. The opening of the manual introduces foundational concepts crucial for understanding forge work. It discusses the forge itself, describing its structure, components like the fire tools and fuels used, and various anvils and hammers employed in the craft. Additionally, this section lays out the importance of different tools, such as tongs and cutters, and begins detailing the types of manual training needed for effective forge operations. It aims to equip readers with the necessary knowledge to grasp the basic principles of blacksmithing, thus setting the stage for more advanced topics later in the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TT: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts |
| Subject | Forging |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53854 |
| Release Date | Dec 31, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 115 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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