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    Blacksmith's Manual Illustrated
    Blacksmith's Manual Illustrated
    Blacksmith's Manual Illustrated
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    Blacksmith's Manual Illustrated

    By J. W. Lillico

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    This vintage book contains a practical treatise on the common methods of production for blacksmiths, apprentice blacksmiths, engineers, and others. Profusely illustrated and full of helpful tips, this volume provides a elementary introduction to the tools and techniques of the workshop, and is highly recommended for those with little previous experience. Contents include: “Forges for Hearths”, “Cast-Iron Forge”, “Brick Forge”, “Hearths”, “Pot Fire”, “Tools”, “Anvils”, “Hand Hammer”, “Tongs”, “Hand Tools”, “Anvil Tools”, “Clippers, etc.”, “Anvil Swages”, “Small Anvil”, “Angle Bar Tools”, “Cutters”, “Side Set Tools”, “Radius Tools”, “Spring Swages”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing “Blacksmith's Manual Illustrated” now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on blacksmithing.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRead Books Ltd.
    Release dateApr 16, 2013
    ISBN9781446546130
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      Blacksmith's Manual Illustrated - J. W. Lillico

      FORGES OR HEARTHS. PLATE 1

      CAST-IRON FORGE

      There are various forges in connection with blacksmith work, and the illustrations given show one or two designs in common use.

      In FIG. 1 is shown a cast-iron forge fitted with a water-cooled tuyère, which protects the nose from burning when coming in constant contact with the fire.

      If at any time the blacksmith’s shop requires to be rearranged, this design of forge can be easily moved, not being fixed to the floor, as is the case with the brick forge illustrated on the following plate.

      CAST-IRON FORGE.

      PLATE 1

      FORGES OR HEARTHS. PLATE 2

      BRICK FORGE

      In FIG. 1 is shown a common type of forge which is built of bricks. It is fitted with a water-cooled tuyère and a water trough underneath the hearth. This forge, unlike the one illustrated in PLATE 1, is a fixture and cannot be moved about.

      The average height of the hearth is about 2 ft., having a length 3 ft. 6 ins. and a width 3 ft.

      BRICK FORGE.

      PLATE 2

      FORGES OR HEARTHS. PLATE 3

      HEARTHS

      In FIG. 1 is shown a method to adopt when heating large quantities of small tools all over. Arrange a few bricks on the hearth so as to form a small furnace, the bricks being kept together by means of wet coal surrounding them.

      The fuel for such a fire is coke. Place the tools to be heated on top of the coke, and to get a good heat, place a brick in front of the fire. This can be easily moved, when taking the tools out, by sliding it along on the bricks placed for that purpose.

      In FIG. 2 is shown another method for heating large quantities of tools which have only to be heated at the ends.

      Take a 1½-inch square bar and double it as shown Place this bar in front of the fire and bank over with wet coal. This forces the heat through the opening, and by placing the tools between the bars a satisfactory result can be obtained.

      HEARTHS

      PLATE 3

      FORGES OR HEARTHS. PLATE 4

      POT FIRE

      FIG. 1 shows what is commonly called a pot fire. It can be adapted in many ways, and the building of such a fire is very simple. It is made about 2 ft. high and 3 ft. square, and should be situated so that the smith can work at it from all sides.

      FIG. 2 shows a section of the pot fire. The fire hole is 18 ins. deep, 12 ins. at the base and 6 ins. at the top, the air-blast entering 15 ins. from the top. The base of the fire hole is composed of a sliding door which is easily pulled out for cleaning the fire. After the fire is cleaned, adjust the door and place on fop dead ashes, as shown in the sketch, reaching to the blast entrance. This prevents it from becoming too hot. The best fuel to use for such a fire is coke.

      The Author’s experience has shown this fire to have no superior in heating large forgings and in welding. Having no canopy hanging over, as in the previous illustrations, it is easy to work at.

      The force of air can be increased by arranging an air-blast at the opposite side, similar to the one shown.

      POT FIRE.

      PLATE 4

      FORGES OR HEARTHS. PLATE 5

      POT FIRE.

      FIG. 1 shows a method of building on top of a pot fire with bricks, when heating large bars. The advantage of such a fire is that the material is heated with flame, which keeps it free from all dirt.

      To build such a fire, arrange two walls of bricks in single tier three or four bricks high and place on top large flat bricks. Enclose the bar by placing loose bricks around it as shown. When the bar is heated, these can be easily removed. When heating very large bars they should rest on two bricks, one at each side of the fire hole, thus allowing the flame to circulate around the bar.

      FIG. 2 shows a method of covering over the top of the fire when bricks large enough are not obtainable. Make a clam from 2-inch by -inch bar, and slightly bend it. Bricks can be held together in this clam as shown. To lift off the clam containing the bricks, place a rod through an eye bolt which is riveted in the centre of the clam.

      POT FIRE

      PLATE 5

      FORGES OR HEARTHS. PLATE 6

      POT FIRE

      FIG. 1 shows a method that is adopted for heating coal cutter picks which have to be hardened. Place bricks as shown leaving a narrow space about 30 ins. by 3 ins. through which the flame can rise. Next lay the picks on the bricks with the sharpened points over the flame. When the points become dark red, plunge into oil to harden.

      This method was adopted after numerous experiments and proved the most successful.

      In FIG. 2 is shown a method to heat coal cutter picks for sharpening. By arranging a few bricks to form a small furnace, the picks can be heated by placing them in and enclosing them by sliding a brick in front of the fire.

      This method gives good results when large quantities of picks have to be heated. When using this method the picks are heated by the flame, and so do not burn, as sometimes occurs in an ordinary coal fire.

      POT FIRE.

      PLATE 6

      FORGES OR HEARTHS. PLATE 7

      POT FIRE

      In FIG. 1 is shown a method that can be used for carbonising when a furnace cannot be obtained. This can be arranged by placing two bricks, one on each side of the fire hole, to rest the box on containing the parts to be carbonised.

      Note.—Methods of carbonising are fully explained in the Hardening chapter.

      The box with its contents is cased in by building four walls around it, and covering as shown. The fire is kept burning by being occasionally filled with coke. This fuel is put in through a small opening at the front, large enough to allow a loose brick to

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