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    Wrought Ironwork - A Manual of Instruction for Rural Craftsmen
    Wrought Ironwork - A Manual of Instruction for Rural Craftsmen
    Wrought Ironwork - A Manual of Instruction for Rural Craftsmen
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    Wrought Ironwork - A Manual of Instruction for Rural Craftsmen

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    This text contains a detailed guide to wrought ironwork, being a manual of instructions for rural craftsmen. It was prepared by the 'Rural Industries Bureau' to provide technical knowledge and provide apprentices with a basic introduction on this subject. Complete with simple, clear instructions and profusely illustrated, this text will be of much value to the novice ironworker, and it makes for a great addition to collections of antique literature of this ilk. The chapters of this book include: Ribbon-end Scroll, Fishtail-end Scroll, Solid Snub-end Scroll, Fishtail Snub-end Scroll, Halfpenny Snub-end Scroll, Bolt-end Scroll, Making a Scroll Tool, 'C' Scrolls, 'S' Scrolls, Collars, Twists, Wavy Bars, Water Leaves, Square Blockings for Gate Rails, etcetera. We are proud to republish this book now complete with a new introduction on metal work.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRead Books Ltd.
    Release dateSep 6, 2016
    ISBN9781473353237
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      Wrought Ironwork - A Manual of Instruction for Rural Craftsmen - Read Books Ltd.

      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 Industries Bureau, 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 Bureau 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 page 94. The Bureau publishes a Design Catalogue of 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.

      The collection and recording of the knowledge and skill set out in this book has of necessity been the work of a team. All the pictures were taken by Victor Schafer who also helped to draft the book. The techniques were demonstrated by A. Zanni, assisted by C. A. H. Tucker, who together wrote the text in collaboration with W. E. C. Morgan.

      The book was edited by J. Noel White assisted by P. H. Marris.

      COSMO CLARK

      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, as they are now rarely used. 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 Blacksmith’s Craft.* Craftsmen are also urged to study the books on book-keeping; costing, estimating and business methods listed on page

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