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The Value of Science in the Smithy and Forge grew from a lecture delivered to the Associated Foremen Smiths of Scotland, making the case for the scientific training of the working smith and forgeman.

First published in 1916, William Hutton Cathcart shows how science applies at every turn in the workshop, beginning with calculations for forgings, the strength of materials, and the development of surfaces. He goes on to cover practical geometry and mechanical drawing, practical mechanics and heat, and metallography, before closing with chapters on the heat treatment of iron and steel, the chemistry of welding, and case-hardening.

Much of the information within this volume is timeless and will be of value to modern readers with an interest in blacksmithing and metalwork.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781473328952
  • ISBN-10: 1473328950
  • Publisher: Owen Press
  • Publish Date: May 2016
  • Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.42 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.52 pounds
  • Page Count: 182

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