Wrought Ironwork E-Book

Council for Small Industries in Rural Areas

• Herausgeber: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2021

Seitenzahl: 66

Beschreibung

Second in its series and a facsimile edition of the original 1953 instruction manual, Wrought Ironwork is a practical and essential guide with a focus on technique for the modern smith. With 33 step-by-step lessons and coordinating photography for making a variety of scrolls – from ribbon-end scrolls to beveled scrolls – water leaves, and wavy bars, and eventually onto the creation and assembly of an ornamental gate, practice the fundamentally vital methods to this timeless trade. Working in succession with Blacksmith's Craft, you'll further your skills and hone the techniques necessary to become a skilled smith.·        Second installment in blacksmith textbook series originally published in 1953·        Focuses on the techniques of the trade of blacksmithing·        Contains 33 step-by-step lessons and coordinating photography·        Learn to make a variety of scrolls, water leaves, wavy bars, and ornamental gates

Leseprobe

WROUGHT IRON GATE. Probably made by Warren about 1720. It stands at the entrance to Clandon Park, seat of the Earl of Onslow.

Dear Reader:

We’re very happy to bring the classic Blacksamithing Series from COSIRA (Council for Small Industries in Rural Areas) back into print. In the 35 years I have worked as a bookseller and publisher, certain iconic titles stick out. This series is one of those considered a classic because the photographs, text, and illustrations are so complete and highly focused on its subject.

The series:

•Blacksmith’s Craft (978-1-4971-0046-6)

•Wrought Ironwork (978-1-4971-0064-0)

•Decorative Ironwork (978-1-4971-0063-3)

You hold the Wrought Ironwork volume in your hand. As you read, please be aware that we have not made any attempt to update the techniques or tools. Consider this treasure trove of knowledge a time capsule from the past.

May you be inspired to pick up the blacksmith’s hammer and try your hand at this ancient skill.

Enjoy!

Alan Giagnocavo, PublisherFox Chapel Publishing

© 1953 by Rural Development Commission. This edition copyright ©2019 by Fox Chapel Publishing.

All rights reserved. Wrought Ironwork was originally published by Rural Development Commission under the title Wrought Ironwork in Great Britain. This version published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc., 903 Square Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552.

The patterns contained herein are copyrighted by the author. Readers may make copies of these patterns for personal use. The patterns themselves, however, are not to be duplicated for resale or distribution under any circumstances. Any such copying is a violation of copyright law.

Print ISBN 978-1-4971-0064-0

eISBN 978-1-6076-5732-3

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Council for Small Industries in Rural Areas (Great Britain), author.

Title: Wrought ironwork / Council for Small Industries in Rural Areas. Description: Mount Joy : Fox Chapel Publishing, 2019.

Identifiers: LCCN 2019018636 (print) | LCCN 2019020629 (ebook) | ISBN 9781607657323 (ebook) | ISBN 9781497100640

Subjects: LCSH: Blacksmithing.

Classification: LCC TT220 (ebook) | LCC TT220 .W76 2019 (print) | DDC 682--dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2019018636

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CONTENTS

PREFACE

INTRODUCTION

Tools

Transferring a drawing on to a metal plate

PART I

CHAPTER 1 MAKING AND FIXING SCROLLS

LESSON

1 Ribbon-end scroll

1 Fishtail-end scroll

2 Solid snub-end scroll

3 Fishtail snub-end scroll

4 Halfpenny snub-end scroll

5 Bolt-end scroll

6 Blow-over leaf scroll

7 Bevelled scroll

8 Making a scroll tool

9 ‘C’ scrolls

10 ‘S’ scrolls

11 Collars

CHAPTER 2 TWISTS, WAVY BARS AND WATER LEAVES

LESSON

12 Twists

13 Wavy bars

14 Water leaves

CHAPTER 3

LESSON

15 Square blockings for gate rails

PART II

CHAPTER 4 MAKING AN ORNAMENTAL GATE

LESSON

16 Height and width rod

17 The bottom heel bar

18 Tenon for the centre rail

19 The back stile

20 The latch slot

21 Vertical bars

22 Balls for the centre panel

23 The centre panel

24 The side panel

25 Dog bars

26 Hanging for the gate

27 The latch pivot

28 The latch

CHAPTER 5 FITTING AND ASSEMBLING THE GATE

LESSON

29 The journal

30 Slotting the middle rail

31 Putting the frame together

32 Fitting the hanging, riveting the gate

33 Securing the scrollwork

PART III

CHAPTER 6 PAINTING WROUGHT IRONWORK

PREFACE

In recent years, wrought ironwork has regained some of its previous popularity and it seems likely that the severity of our modern buildings may be relieved by this traditional form of decoration.

Orders for wrought ironwork are welcomed by many rural blacksmiths, not only for the income they bring, but as a pleasant change from the daily routine of an agricultural smithy. Some smiths are, however, out of practice and lack confidence in their skill. So this book has been prepared by the Rural Development Commission, which provides a national advisory service for rural craftsmen, to help them to refresh their technical knowledge and to provide apprentices with a basic introduction to this subject. It will also supplement the practical instruction which the Commission gives to rural craftsmen in their own workshops.

Detailed advice on design, which is a most important aspect of the craft is not given here; but a high degree of technical skill is of no avail if a sense of design is lacking. This can be developed by taking every opportunity to see fine examples of traditional and contemporary wrought ironwork, and by supplementing this with a careful study of the books which are listed on here. The Commission publishes a Catalogue of Drawings for Wrought Ironwork which is sold to the public, although the library of the working drawings is only available to rural craftsmen.

The system of describing techniques by sequences of still photographs, briefly captioned, proved very successful in The Blacksmith’s Craft and has been used again in this book. Where methods vary, the one most suitable for the beginner has been described.

INTRODUCTION

METAL WORKED ON THE ANVIL has a grace which belies its strength, and is particularly suited to gates, railings, grilles, sign and lamp brackets, as well as such hearth furniture as fire-dogs, screens, pokers and tongs.

The first part of the book describes the making of the most common decorative features such as scrolls, water leaves, wavy bars and twists. The difficult acanthus leaves and embossed work are not included in the present volume. Part 2 describes step by step the making and assembly of a gate, which includes the same techniques as are used in all traditional decorative ironwork such as grilles, brackets and hearth furniture. The final chapter discusses the problems of painting and rust proofing. A knowledge of basic smithing techniques has been assumed throughout, and only those tools peculiar to decorative ironwork are mentioned. Basic smithing techniques, heats and tools are described in The Blacksmiths Craft.* Craftsmen are also urged to study the books on book-keeping; costing, estimating and business methods listed here.

The techniques are shown by sequences of photographs with concise explanations which are intended to supplement instruction on the anvil. It is hoped that this clear and practical method will help the smith to achieve the highest standard of work.

TOOLS

As well as the tools and equipment which every blacksmith keeps in his shop, some special tools are used for decorative ironwork. For scroll-work you will need wrenches, pliers and scroll tools. Three scroll wrenches are shown in Fig. 1: several sizes are necessary to suit the shape and width of different scrolls.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Round-nosed pliers (Fig. 2) are used for gripping the tip of the scroll to the scroll tool, for adjusting the curve of a scroll nearly completed, and for fitting collars.

Bow pliers (Fig. 3) are also used for fitting collars: they are designed not to spoil the collars when they are gripped.

Fig. 4

When several scrolls are required to the same design, it is usually worth while making a scroll tool, or adapting one already made: making a scroll tool is described here.

Fig. 5

The halfpenny snub-end scroll tool (Fig. 4). The groove is made with a one-inch fuller. The top should be curved as shown and the edge sharp. This tool is shown in use here.

Fig. 6

The monkey tool, side set and butcher are used in making a shoulder. The monkey tool (Fig. 5) is used for squaring the shoulders of round tenons. If the end of the tenon is in danger of fouling the base of the hole in the monkey tool, it can be seen through the cross-hole and shortened.

Fig. 7

The side set (Fig. 6