Introduction

This text contains a detailed guide to wrought ironwork, being a manual of instructions for rural craftsmen. It was prepared by the Rural Industries Bureau to provide technical knowledge and provide apprentices with a basic introduction on this subject. Complete with simple, clear instructions and profusely illustrated, this text will be of much value to the novice ironworker, and it makes for a great addition to collections of antique literature of this ilk.

Chapters

The chapters of this book include: Ribbon-end Scroll, Fishtail-end Scroll, Solid Snub-end Scroll, Fishtail Snub-end Scroll, Halfpenny Snub-end Scroll, Bolt-end Scroll, Making a Scroll Tool, "C" Scrolls, "S" Scrolls, Collars, Twists, Wavy Bars, Water Leaves, Square Blockings for Gate Rails, etcetera.

Additional Information

We are proud to republish this book now complete with a new introduction on metal work.