Casting for the Home Workshop

Casting for the Home Workshop
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Publisher : The Crowood Press
Total Pages : 453
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ISBN-10 : 9781785003547
ISBN-13 : 1785003542
Rating : 4/5 (542 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Casting for the Home Workshop by : Henry Tindell

Download or read book Casting for the Home Workshop written by Henry Tindell and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2018-05-24 with total page 453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The techniques of casting are of crucial importance in our day-to-day lives, being used in the manufacture of diverse products ranging from dental implants and hip replacement joints, through bicycle frames and car engine parts, to the most exquisite items of sculpture and jewellery. Nevertheless, the prospect of casting can seem daunting to the home metalworker. Casting for the Home Workshop aims to demystify the craft and make it accessible to all. Topics covered include the history of casting; tools, materials and equipment; techniques; the home foundry and post-casting operations. Will be of great interest to all home metalworkers and craftspeople and is fully illustrated with 280 colour and 75 black & white illustrations and 64 diagrams.


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