Metalwork for Craftsmen
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.43 (550 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486227898 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The approach is consistently from the craftworker's point of view, and the description of workshop methods are clear and direct and result from the author's lifelong experience in actual work and in instruction.. Presenting easy-to-follow and complete instructions on pages opposite to carefully executed drawings and diagrams, he makes it possible for anyone to learn the basics of this art form and to fashion objects which are at once beautiful and useful, and which display the individual expressiveness of the maker.Beginning with fundamentals, the author lists and pictures all of the necessary tools and carefully explains basic techniques for cutting stock, annealing and heati
It's not a bad idea book Amazon Customer If you know the basics of working with silver, it's worth the $10 to add this book to your shelf. This, like most Dover books, is a low cost idea book. It is well illustrated with sketches and chock full of project ideas. It's not a perfect book, but it's a great book to get ideas for silversmithing projects.The format is to present a project sketch and how to make it on facing pages. The projects include pitchers, trays, and cups along with s. Metal Smithing This is a great book for the $ if you are specifically interested in the art of metal smithing. It has many varied projects with the pattern layouts and explanations on how to make these items. I was however looking for a book more comprehensive on many other facets of metal working. This book is incorrectly titled.. "Great resource." according to Peter J. Sainsbury. Excellent book covering basic and more advanced techniques of old fashioned metal working, Not a CNC lather or laser cutter in sight.Very useful for modellers and artists working in sheet metal and wanting to know more about traditional methods that out modern broad based schools no longer see fit to teach, probably on the basis it may be useful and would require employing a person with some real skill, common sense and ability to communicate