02300cam a22003013u 4500 33941 UtSlPG 20260610133756.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QD Shenstone, W. A. (William Ashwell), 1850-1908 The Methods of Glass Blowing and of Working Silica in the Oxy-Gas Flame : For the use of chemical and physical students Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-10-06 Produced by Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Methods of Glass Blowing and of Working Silica in the Oxy-Gas Flame" by W. A. Shenstone is a practical guide written in the early 20th century. This publication serves as an instructional manual for chemical and physical students, focusing on the fundamentals of glass-blowing techniques and the manipulation of silica. It is aimed both at beginners and those seeking to enhance their skills in laboratory apparatus creation and handling. The opening of the book introduces readers to the practicalities of glass-blowing, emphasizing the accessibility of these operations for those with average manual dexterity and perseverance. Shenstone explains the purpose and setup of the workspace, including essential tools like the blow-pipe and bellows, highlighting their importance in executing various glass-working techniques. As he emphasizes the systematic approach required to master the craft, he outlines the structure of the book, preparing readers for specific chapters that will detail types of glass, various operations, and the construction of complex apparatuses in chemistry and physics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Glass blowing and working https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33941 74787 74787