J. G. Holmstrom 
Standard Blacksmithing, Horseshoeing and Wagon Making – Twelve Lessons in Elementary Blacksmithing, Adapted to the Demand of Schools and Colleges of Mechanic Arts 
Tables, Rules and Receipts Useful to Manufacturers, Machinists, Engineers and Blacksmiths – A Rational Treatise on Horseshoeing and the Anatomy of the Foot of the Horse, Suited to the Demand of Horseraisers, Veterinarians, Farriers and

This volume contains a course of twelve lessons on blacksmithing, horseshoeing, and wagon making, originally designed for schools and technical colleges. With helpful tables, simple diagrams, and a wealth of handy tips, this volume will be of considerable utility to modern readers looking for an introduction to metalworking and farriery. Contents include: ‚The Fire‘, ‚Iron‘, ‚Steel‘, ‚Annealing‘, ‚Welding Cast Iron‘, ‚Hardening‘, ‚Brazing‘, ‚Forging‘, ‚Making Rings and Links‘, ‚Welding‘, ‚The Different Kinds of Welds‘, ‚Fagot-Welding‘, ‚Lap-Weld‘, ‚Butt-Weld‘, ‚Jump-Weld‘, ‚T-Weld‘, ‚Split-Weld‘, ‚Angle-Weld‘, ‚Circles‘, ‚Chisels‘, ‚Cross-Pene hammer‘, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on maintaining and caring for horses.