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Metal Casting
Appropriate technology in the small foundry
Published: 1996
Pages: 240
eBook: 9781780442792
Paperback: 9781853391972
An introduction to small-scale non-ferrous casting. Includes step-by-step instructions on how to make equipment using local materials; and provides information on moulding techniques, pattern making, core making, the use of wax and metal preparation.
Introduction 1
Try-square 4
Mortise gauge 11
Bow-saw 22
Sash clamp 35
Bench clamp 47
Workshop lesson: Making planes 58
Rebate plane 62
Smoothing plane 75
One-piece jack plane 88
Two-piece jack plane 106
Plough plane 125
Workbench and vice 144
APPENDIX: FORGE WORK
Introduction to blacksmithing 165
Workshop lesson: Safety 167
Workshop lessons: Heat treatment 178
Workshop lesson: Cutting edge tools 181
Plane blade 182
25mm chisel 190
10mm mortise chisel 200
Carpenters' brace 209
20mm centre bit 219
Try-square 4
Mortise gauge 11
Bow-saw 22
Sash clamp 35
Bench clamp 47
Workshop lesson: Making planes 58
Rebate plane 62
Smoothing plane 75
One-piece jack plane 88
Two-piece jack plane 106
Plough plane 125
Workbench and vice 144
APPENDIX: FORGE WORK
Introduction to blacksmithing 165
Workshop lesson: Safety 167
Workshop lessons: Heat treatment 178
Workshop lesson: Cutting edge tools 181
Plane blade 182
25mm chisel 190
10mm mortise chisel 200
Carpenters' brace 209
20mm centre bit 219
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