Hardening and Tempering

<p><b>This vintage book contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of the hardening and tempering in blacksmithing taking the reader through the processes in a factory setting.</b></p><p>First published in 1909 these articles contain a wealth of timeless information regarding the subject's history. They detail industrial hardening plants information on chemicals used for heating and hardening and guides for industrial tool work.</p>Articles featured in this book include:<ol>- Hardening Steel - by E. R. Markham</ol><ol>- Forging Hardening and Annealing High-Speed Steel - by W. J. Todd</ol><ol>- Local Hardening and Tempering - by William A. Painter</ol><br><p>A concise volume not to be missed by the modern blacksmithing enthusiasts and is reprinted here by Read & Co. Books with a new specially commissioned introduction on blacksmithing.</p>