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Art Deco Ornamental Ironwork
Art Deco Ornamental Ironwork
by Henri Martinie
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Nearly 200 beautiful examples of wrought iron gates, screens, balustrades, and other architectural adornments.... (read more)

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Welding for Dummies (For Dummies)
Welding for Dummies (For Dummies)
by Steven Robert Farnsworth
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Get the know-how to weld like a pro Welding is a highly sought after skill in today's job market and a handy talent for industrious repairpersons and hobbyists. This friendly, step-by-step guide helps you master this commonly used yet complex task... (read more)

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Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting
Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting
by Harold P Manly
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This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts... (read more)

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Mechanical Trades Pocket Manual 3RD Edition
Mechanical Trades Pocket Manual 3RD Edition
by Carl Nelson
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This tool needs no maintenance Fully revised and updated, this convenient guide covers the latest industrial equipment as well as all the tools and machines prevalent in older plants, even those from the early 1970s and before. Your complete reference... (read more)

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American Pewterer: His Techniques & His Products
American Pewterer: His Techniques & His Products
by Henry J. Kauffman
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Long considered one of the most authoritative and useful books on the subject. Not only does the book survey the history and the development of these historic products, from functional buttons and spoons to the more sophisticated candlesticks, tankards,... (read more)

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Monster Garage
Monster Garage
by Richard Finch
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Want to learn how to weld just like they do on Monster Garage? This invaluable guide to welding covers techniques used for Indy and NASCAR race cars, experimental aircraft, and other applications requiring high-quality welds, including welding 4130 steel,... (read more)

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Elementary Wrought Iron
Elementary Wrought Iron
by J. W. Bollinger
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Table of Contents Introduction Materials and Tools: The Anvil and the Forge Operations: Building A Forge Fire, Measuring and Laying Off, Cutting, Tapering, Upsetting, Flaring, Twisting, Making Bends Over the Anvil, Shaping an Eye, Shaping A Ring,... (read more)

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Milling Machine Operations
Milling Machine Operations
by J. W. Barritt
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You get valuable illustrated lessons that can make you an expert with a milling machine. You get an introduction to the milling machine, the care of arbors, mounting the work, feeds and speeds, clearance angles and other essential topics. You get step... (read more)

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Ornamental Ironwork an Illustrated Guide To Its Design History & Use in American Architecture
Ornamental Ironwork an Illustrated Guide To Its Design History & Use in American Architecture
by Susan Southworth
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Reissue of a 1978 work focusing on numerous examples of the beauty and utility of both cast and wrought iron forms. Abundantly illustrated. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)... (read more)

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Illustrated Machine Tools of 1885
Illustrated Machine Tools of 1885
by F. R. Hutton
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As part of the 1880 census, the U.S. government commissioned a pictorial survey of metal and woodworking tools then in use. The result was a heavily illustrated volume more than 300 pages in length released in 1885. Reproduced here are the sections... (read more)

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Performance Welding Handbook 2ND Edition
Performance Welding Handbook 2ND Edition
by Richard Finch
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Richard Finch. Metal fabricators of every ilk, whether they're working on race cars, experimental aircraft, or custom motorcycles, will benefit from this updated guide to top-quality welding. Performance Welding demonstrates the newest fabricating... (read more)

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Physical Metallurgy Principles 3RD Edition
Physical Metallurgy Principles 3RD Edition
by Robert E Reed Hill
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Physical Metallurgy Principles is intended for use in an introductory course in physical metallurgy and is designed for all engineering students at the junior or senior level. The approach is largely theoretical, but covers all aspects of physical... (read more)

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De Re Metallica
De Re Metallica
by Georgius Agricola
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One of the most important scientific classics of all time, this 1556 work on mining was the first based on field research and observation and the methods of modern science. 289 authentic Renaissance woodcuts. Translated by Herbert Hoover. Reprint of... (read more)

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English Ironwork of the Xviith & Xviiith Centuries
English Ironwork of the Xviith & Xviiith Centuries
by John Starki Gardner
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An English renaissance in the art of ironwork occurred during the 1600s and 1700s. In addition to its detailed, well-researched history and analysis, this volume features over 230 black-and-white photographs and illustrations. Outstanding examples... (read more)

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Mathematics at Work
Mathematics at Work
by Holbrook Lyn Horton
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A handy little (5x7") introduction subtitled, practical applications of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and logarithms to the step-by-step solutions of mechanical problems, with formulas commonly used in engineering practice and a concise... (read more)

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Hazardous Chemicals Safety and Compliance Handbook for the Metalworking Industries
Hazardous Chemicals Safety and Compliance Handbook for the Metalworking Industries
by Richard P. Pohanish and Stanley A. Greene
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This unique handbook provides operators and technicians in the metalworking, machining, and metal finishing industries with an easy-to-use, single-volume guide to the hazardous materials commonly found in the above sectors. Containing detailed... (read more)

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The Pirotechnia
The Pirotechnia
by Cyril Stanley Smith
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First clear work on metallurgy, published in 1540, describing in detail the equipment and processes of 16th-century mining, smelting and metalworking. This is the definitive English translation, with a historical introduction to the author — a... (read more)

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Tools and Their Uses
Tools and Their Uses
by U S Navy
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This standard work details the names, general uses, and correct operation of all of the basic hand and power tools, fasteners, and measuring devices you are ever likely to need. The book also covers grinding, metal cutting, soldering,... (read more)

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The Blacksmith: Ironworker and Farrier
The Blacksmith: Ironworker and Farrier
by Aldren A Watson
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The book explains the role of the blacksmith as hardware maker,farrier and village handyman and explains the methods for fullering, upsetting and welding wrought iron. There are suggestions for setting up a blacksmith shop.... (read more)

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Art of the Knife
Art of the Knife
by Joe Kertzman
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Not One Knife is Unworthy. Every Photo is Exquisite Art of the Knife showcases, in full color professional-grade photography, 500 of the world's finest art knives made. These are the artists' art knives - sculpted cutting machines embellished with... (read more)

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