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Metal projects for the home machinist, crafts, metal
WE'RE NOT BORN KNOWING THIS STUFF. MOST OF US LEARN BY TRIAL AND ERROR. UNFORTUNTALY, WORKING IN THE SHOP IS NOT THE TIME FOR THOSE LITTLE MISTAKES WHICH OFTEN BECOME BIG AND TIME CONSUMING PROBLEMS.
MORE THAN ALMOST ANYTHING THIS GUIDE CAN PREVENT THOSE EXPENSIVE SURPRISES.
Bending Fork. The bending fork is a strong nonadjustable wrench for the bending operation common to wrought-iron work. The length of the fork is dependent upon the leverage desired and the width of the opening can be made to fit the thickness of the stock to be bent. A set of bending forks with slot openings ranging from 3/32" to 3/16" is very useful in wrought-iron work.
The bracelet described is representative of the many art metal objects which are easily made in the home workshop. A great variety of useful and ornamental objects made from copper, brass, German silver, bronze, pewter, and aluminum involve the technique that have been described and can be successfully made by the beginner in metalwork.
Friction Calipers, This is very convenient for the home workshop. Making it involves fundamental process such as layout, use of the hack saw, filing, and polishing.
Cold Chisel. The cold chisel is an indispensable tool in every metal shop. It is made in several shapes. The flat chisel is used for chipping flat surfaces and for cutting off metal held in a vise; the cape chisel is forged with a narrow edge and is used for cutting grooves or slots; a chisel with the cutting edged forged to a geometric diamond shape is used for cutting V shaped grooves or for cleaning out square corners; the round nose chisel is used on concave surfaces such as filleted corners. Chisel steel is generally octagonal in shape and is high enough in carbon content to hold an edge and low enough in carbon content to withstand a forging heat. The chisels described in this project is a flat chisel. A set of four can be made. The procedure is the same for each size.
Drill Point Gauge. The drill point gauge is an essential tool in the shop. The tool is used for measuring the 59o angle on the point of a twist drill. It is not a difficult tool to make, but it must be accurate in order to be of value.
Glue Scraper. This is an easy to make tool which will be found very handy in woodworking. It is made from scrap material and is valuable in any home workshop.
Hack Saw Frame. The hack saw frame is an advanced project. Some of the processes involved should not be attempted by the beginner; however, the careful workman will have no difficulty in making the tool by following this procedure.
Hammered Bowl. Bowls are among the most useful and beautiful objects made in art metalwork. A simple hammered bowl is also a practical and interesting project for the beginning work in metal. The copper bowl made from these directions is about 5" in diameter by 1-1/4" high. Read entirely through directions before beginning the work.
Knife. Although the following procedure describes the making of a hunting knife, it may be used for almost any kind of a knife. This is always an interesting project for the home workshop.
Letter Opener. This is a project which involves several processes in art metalwork and that have not been stressed before. Changers in the design can be made to suit the taste of the craftsman.
Marking Gauge. The marking gauge is one of the essential wood and metal working tools. It is used in various layout operations. The one described is easy to make and many variations is shape and dimensions may be made to suit the individual.
Offset Screwdriver. This type of screwdriver is a special purpose tool. It is used to turn screws in places where the ordinary long handled screwdriver cannot be used. The blades are twisted at right angles to each other to facilitate turning a screw in a restricted angular space. These screwdrivers are easily forged from round, square, or hexagonal stock. The size depends upon the job to be done.
Candelabra. This candelabra design is only suggested and no dimensions are given. Many different designs and combinations of curves may be used. Similar methods can be used to make magazine baskets, table and floor lamps, candle holders, sconces, and under-framing for end tables.
Pantograph. This project must be made accurately in order to be of any use. Its construction involves considerable skill in machine shop practice.
Soldering Iron. The soldering iron or copper in a very useful tool. It can be easily and quickly made in the average home workshop. A soldering copper may weigh from 1/2 lb. to 4lbs. The tip may be shaped on four sides to form a point or on two sides to form a bottoming copper. The dimensions given in the following project are only suggested
THE PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE IS TO HELP THE BEGINNER OBTAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE FUNDAMENTALS AND PRINCIPLES OF MODERN MACHINE SHOP PRACTICE.
THE GUIDE IS THOROUGHLY PRACTICAL BECAUSE IT APPROACHES MACHINE SHOP WORK FROM THE HOW-TO-DO-IT VIEWPOINT.
THE GUIDE IS PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED. IN MANY INSTANCES EACH STEP OF OPERATION IS ILLUSTRATED, BECAUSE WE BELIEVE THAT TO THE LEARNER ONE GOOD ILLUSTRATION IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS OF EXPLANATION.
READING THESE GUIDES WILL NOT MAKE YOU AN EXPERT, BUT READING THEM AND A LOT OF PRACTICE WILL PUT YOU ON YOUR WAY TO BECOMING ONE.
WE PUBLISH METALWORKING QUICK FACT GUIDES FOR METALWORKING PEOPLE. THEY ARE DIRECTED TOWARDS MACHINISTS, APPRENTICE MACHINISTS, GUNSMITHS, SHOP INSTRUCTORS, HOME SHOP MACHINISTS AND METALWORKERS IN FACT, ANYONE WHO WORKS WITH METAL.
THEY COVER MANY ASPECTS OF THE METALWORKING TRADE.
METALWORKING GUIDES, THESE ARE SHORT GUIDES ON METALWORKING, THEY ARE NOT COLLEGE COURSES.
The purpose of these guides is to consolidate in one publication, basic information on various subjects, written simply so it will be easily understood.
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