{"title":"M. T. Richardson","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"practical-blacksmithing-a-collection-of-articles-contributed-at-different-times-by-skilled-workmen-to-the-columns-of-the-blacksmith-and-wheelwright-paperback","title":"Practical Blacksmithing - A Collection of Articles Contributed at Different Times by Skilled Workmen to the Columns of \"The Blacksmith and Wheelwright - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage book contains a collection of articles on the subject of blacksmithing, many of which were originally to be found in \"The Blacksmith and Wheelwright\". Covering a variety of topics and full of interesting historical information, this is a book that will appeal to those with a keen interest in blacksmithing and metalworking. Contents include: \"Weapons and Armor\", \"Iron in Ecclesiastical Art\", \"Specimen of an Iron Hinge\", \"Knocker\", \"Door Work\", \"The Hammer\", \"The Stone-Mason's Mallet\", \"Form of Hammer for Straightening Saws\", \"Use of the Dog-head hammer\", \"Ancient Tools\", \"An African Forge\", \"Ancient and Modern Work and Workmen\", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on blacksmithing. This book was first published in 1889.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51319853154527,"sku":"9781473328853","price":43.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/T2-vGrRTmP9781473328853.webp?v=1788374381"},{"product_id":"practical-blacksmithing-the-original-classic-in-one-volume-over-1-000-illustrations-paperback","title":"Practical Blacksmithing: The Original Classic in One Volume - Over 1,000 Illustrations - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in four volumes, \u003ci\u003ePractical Blacksmithing\u003c\/i\u003e remains as relevant now as it was at the turn of the twentieth century. Featuring an abundance of information and over 1,000 illustrations, this guide provides everything you need to understand the techniques and craftsmanship of blacksmithing. Processes covered include soldering, welding, brazing, forging, tempering, cutting, bending, setting, drilling, fullering, and swaging. Richardson also describes the usage of a variety of smithing equipment such as forges, anvils, and a variety of tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis unabridged guide covers every aspect of working with iron and steel with an assortment of diagrams and concise instructions. Richardson explains strength tests for wrought iron and steel, heating and hardening steel, rotting and crystallization of iron, selecting quality steel, restoring burnt steel, artistic ironwork, and the general usefulness of these metals. Learn how to work on chains, knives, sleds, wagons, horseshoes, and more. Inside you will also find plans for blacksmith shops, which detail chimney building, forge construction, and blueprints for a variety of workbenches.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe tool collector will also find this guide of immense value as Richardson covers the history of blacksmithing tools. He provides a catalog of antique tools, which are no longer commercially available, accompanied by instructions for repairing, preserving, and replicating them. Similarly, this book provides historians with a glimpse into the progression of metalworking and its aesthetics and also includes an addendum of original advertisements printed in the original editions of the late 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eM. T. Richardson's \u003ci\u003ePractical Blacksmithing\u003c\/i\u003e is the comprehensive guide for modern artisans of this ancient craft.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51319905059039,"sku":"9781626541160","price":83.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/xx6YrrNKgC9781626541160.webp?v=1788374470"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/m-t-richardson.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}