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100 1 _aGoogerty, Thomas F.
_q(Thomas Francis),
_d1865-1945
245 1 0 _aPractical forging and art smithing
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-12-06
508 _adeaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Practical Forging and Art Smithing" by Thomas F. Googerty is a detailed instructional guide on metalworking, specifically focused on the skills necessary for forging and smithing. Written in the early 20th century, this book caters to both educators and students in industrial arts, providing comprehensive insights drawn from the author’s extensive experience as a master craftsman. The principal aim is to enhance practical knowledge and craftsmanship in wrought metalwork, establishing a foundation for artful and efficient forging techniques. The opening of the book outlines the necessity for proper instruction in the industrial arts, emphasizing the importance of familiarity with materials and tools to foster skillful craftsmanship. The introduction illustrates the evolution of forging tools, highlighting modern inventions that have simplified metalworking tasks compared to traditional methods. Additionally, it hints at the educational approach the author takes, focusing on the progressive complexity of exercises, alongside clear, illustrated instructions, intended for learners to grasp both the art and practicality of metalworking swiftly and effectively. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: The Bruce Publishing Company, 1915
653 _aForging
653 _aIronwork
700 1 _aLake, Edward J.
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/practicalforging00goog
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69488
999 _c110274
_d110274