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    Wrought Ironwork: A Manual of Instruction for Craftsmen
    Wrought Ironwork: A Manual of Instruction for Craftsmen
    Wrought Ironwork: A Manual of Instruction for Craftsmen
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    Wrought Ironwork: A Manual of Instruction for Craftsmen

    By Council for Small Industries in Rural Areas

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    Second in its series and a facsimile edition of the original 1953 instruction manual, Wrought Ironwork is a practical and essential guide with a focus on technique for the modern smith. With 33 step-by-step lessons and coordinating photography for making a variety of scrolls – from ribbon-end scrolls to beveled scrolls – water leaves, and wavy bars, and eventually onto the creation and assembly of an ornamental gate, practice the fundamentally vital methods to this timeless trade. Working in succession with Blacksmith's Craft, you'll further your skills and hone the techniques necessary to become a skilled smith.
    ·        Second installment in blacksmith textbook series originally published in 1953
    ·        Focuses on the techniques of the trade of blacksmithing
    ·        Contains 33 step-by-step lessons and coordinating photography
    ·        Learn to make a variety of scrolls, water leaves, wavy bars, and ornamental gates
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherFox Chapel Publishing
    Release dateFeb 1, 2021
    ISBN9781607657323
    Wrought Ironwork: A Manual of Instruction for Craftsmen
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    Council for Small Industries in Rural Areas

    The Council for Small Industries in Rural Areas was set up as an agent in 1968 to aid small rural industry, and then in 1975 its work was expanded to include the creation of 1,500 jobs in the Special Investment Areas.

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      Wrought Ironwork - Council for Small Industries in Rural Areas

      PREFACE

      In recent years, wrought ironwork has regained some of its previous popularity and it seems likely that the severity of our modern buildings may be relieved by this traditional form of decoration.

      Orders for wrought ironwork are welcomed by many rural blacksmiths, not only for the income they bring, but as a pleasant change from the daily routine of an agricultural smithy. Some smiths are, however, out of practice and lack confidence in their skill. So this book has been prepared by the Rural Development Commission, which provides a national advisory service for rural craftsmen, to help them to refresh their technical knowledge and to provide apprentices with a basic introduction to this subject. It will also supplement the practical instruction which the Commission gives to rural craftsmen in their own workshops.

      Detailed advice on design, which is a most important aspect of the craft is not given here; but a high degree of technical skill is of no avail if a sense of design is lacking. This can be developed by taking every opportunity to see fine examples of traditional and contemporary wrought ironwork, and by supplementing this with a careful study of the books which are listed on here. The Commission publishes a Catalogue of Drawings for Wrought Ironwork which is sold to the public, although the library of the working drawings is only available to rural craftsmen.

      The system of describing techniques by sequences of still photographs, briefly captioned, proved very successful in The Blacksmith’s Craft and has been used again in this book. Where methods vary, the one most suitable for the beginner has been described.

      Illustration

      INTRODUCTION

      METAL WORKED ON THE ANVIL has a grace which belies its strength, and is particularly suited to gates, railings, grilles, sign and lamp brackets, as well as such hearth furniture as fire-dogs, screens, pokers and tongs.

      The first part of the book describes the making of the most common decorative features such as scrolls, water leaves, wavy bars and twists. The difficult acanthus leaves and embossed work are not included in the present volume. Part 2 describes step by step the making and assembly of a gate, which includes the same techniques as are used in all traditional decorative ironwork such as grilles, brackets and hearth furniture. The final chapter discusses the problems of painting and rust proofing. A knowledge of basic smithing techniques has been assumed throughout, and only those tools peculiar to decorative ironwork are mentioned. Basic smithing techniques, heats and tools are described in The Blacksmiths Craft.* Craftsmen are also urged to study the books on book-keeping; costing, estimating and business methods listed here.

      The techniques are shown by sequences of photographs with concise explanations which are intended to supplement instruction on the anvil. It is hoped that this clear and practical method will help the smith to achieve the highest standard of work.

      TOOLS

      As well as the tools and equipment which every blacksmith keeps in his shop, some special tools are used for decorative ironwork. For scroll-work you will need wrenches, pliers and scroll tools. Three scroll wrenches are shown in Fig. 1: several sizes are necessary to suit the shape and width of different scrolls.

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      Fig. 1

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      Fig. 2

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      Fig. 3

      Round-nosed pliers (Fig. 2) are used for gripping the tip of the scroll to the scroll tool, for adjusting the curve of a scroll nearly completed, and for fitting collars.

      Bow pliers (Fig. 3) are also used for fitting collars: they are designed not to spoil the collars when they are gripped.

      Illustration

      Fig. 4

      When several scrolls are required to the same design, it is usually worth while making a scroll tool, or adapting one already made: making a scroll tool is described here.

      Illustration

      Fig. 5

      The halfpenny snub-end scroll tool (Fig. 4). The groove is made with a one-inch fuller. The top should be curved as shown and the edge sharp. This tool is shown in use here.

      Illustration

      Fig. 6

      The monkey tool, side set and butcher are used in making a shoulder. The monkey tool (Fig. 5) is used for squaring the shoulders of round tenons. If the end of the tenon is in danger of fouling the base of the hole in the monkey tool, it can be seen through the cross-hole and shortened.

      Illustration

      Fig. 7

      The side set (Fig. 6) is for squaring the shoulder precisely; the end is bevelled to an angle of about 75°. A butcher (Fig.

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