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Metal working - classic how to book collection
An E-Book collection of Metal Working
Working with metal can take many forms; both artistic and or utilitarian in nature. This ebook collection of instructional books on the subject of artistic metal working features outstanding specific details from both perspectives. Sheet metal work, hammering, bending, casting, repousse and more... it is all here.
Featuring five rare books with detailed instructions and numerous project plans ranging from the late 1800s to the 1940's, this collection contains over 550 MB of metal crafting How-To information.
Of particular interest to those enamoured of Art and Crafts-style metal work is "Art MetalWork With Inexpensive Equipment" (1914). This has a huge wealth of info and illustrations of period metalwork in Mission/Craftsman design. Door/ drawer pulls, desk and wall lamps/lanterns and much more.
Art Metalwork with Inexpensive Equipment (1914)
Elementary Craftwork in Metal (1928)
Elementary Metal Work: A Practical Manual for Amateurs and for use in Schools (1894)
Units in Metal: Etching, Spinning, Raising, Tooling (1939)
Most feature step by step illustrations on various techniques and also specific projects with detailed plans. See below for a list of projects included.
* This CD also includes free Adobe Acrobat Reader software for PC, MAC, & Linux. *
Please read "About the E-Book" below so there are no misconceptions about what you are purchasing.
5 Complete Metal crafting books
Some of the plans included are:
* Note: The plans / info / materials contained date from the 1800's-1940's and as such are not as 'user-friendly' as ones that may be found in modern 'How To' books. If you are a beginner you would be well advised to take this information for research purposes only, as many of the techniques illustrated may in fact be hazardous or dangerous. Please use proper safety equipment and precautions for your hand/power tools at all times. Note that many chemicals mentioned in these texts may in fact be hazardous to use and potentially harmful.
