ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The publishers wish to acknowledge their indebtedness to the Teachers College of Columbia University for their courtesy in permitting certain of the photographs to be taken for this volume.

CONTENTS

PART I

CHAPTERPAGE
I.Introductory [3]
II.Tools[5]
WORK IN COPPER
III.How to Make a Copper Bowl [19]
IV.Copper Trays[26]
V.Paper Cutter and Nut Set[34]
VI.Hard and Soft Soldering[41]
VII.Candlestick, Sconce, Rose Jar, and Chalice[47]
VIII.How to Make a Hat Pin[64]
IX.How to Rivet[73]
X.Lamp (for Electricity), with Shade[92]
XI.Hinges in Copper or Silver[100]
XII.Jewel Box and Desk Set[107]
BRASS WORK
XIII.Finger Bowl, Crumb Tray, Tea Caddy, Vase,Bell and Bracket, Drawer Pulls, etc.[133]
SILVER WORK
XIV.Finger Rings and Scarf Pins[151]
XV.Necklaces, Brooches, Bracelets[166]
XVI.Spoons and Picture Frame[178]
XVII.Watch Fobs [187]
XVIII.Napkin Rings, Silver Comb, Belt Buckles[191]
XIX.Enamelling[197]
THE BLACKSMITH'S SHOP
XX.Blacksmithing and Tools[215]
XXI.First Problems in Forging[233]
XXII.Welding[247]
XXIII.Mild Steel or Soft Steel [264]
XXIV.Hardening and Tempering. Tool Making[289]
XXV.How to Harden, Soften and Stretch Steel[307]
XXVI.Forging Hand Hammers[316]
XXVII.Some General Forging Problems[327]
ORNAMENTAL IRON WORK
XXVIII.Processes, Andirons, Fire Tools[361]
XXIX.Candlesticks, Hinges, Iron Brackets[380]
XXX.Lamps, Lanterns, Iron Kettle Stand, Umbrella Stand[396]
XXXI.Door Knockers, Plates, Handles, etc.[410]

ILLUSTRATIONS

Even a Boy Can Learn How to Make a Horseshoe[Frontispiece]
FACING PAGE
A Boy's Workshop[14]
A Group of Boys at Copper Work[66]
Some Problems in Copper and Brass Work Made by Boys[142]
Boys from Eleven to Fourteen Years of Age Doing Metal Work in the Country[194]
Splitting and Shaping the Iron in the Making of Andirons[362]
Finishing of an Ornamental Window Grill, and Levelling up of an Old Dutch Candlestick[388]
Making an Iron Lamp[396]
Ornamental Work and the Straightening and Finishing of an Umbrella Stand[408]