Metal Art Crafts Book

Metal Art Crafts BY JOHN G. MILLER Professor of Education Sc wol of Education Director of Industrial Shops New York University SECOND EDITION D. VAN NOSTRAND COMPANY, INC. PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY TORONTO LONDON NEW YORK D. VAX XOSTRAXD COMPANY, INC. 120 Alexander St., Princeton, New Jersey Principal office 257 Fourth Avenue, New York 10, New York D, VAN NOSTRAND COMPANY, LTD. 358, Kensington High Street, London, W. 14, England D. VAN NOSTRAND COMPANY Canada, LTD. 25 Hollinger Road, Toronto 16, Canada COPYRIGHT 1948, 1962 BY D. VAN NOSTRAND COMPANY, INC. All Rights Reserved No reproduction in any form of this book, in whole or in part except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews, may be made without written authorization from the pub lishers. First Published July 1948 Three Reprintings Second Edition September 1962 PRINTED Ef THE LOTTED STATES OF AMERICA To my unje HETTY PREFACE Metal Art Crafts is a book of materials, tools, processes, and projects designed for the use of those who are interested in exploring the various areas of metalcraft. Each individual material used in the craft shop is described in detail including such pertinent information which it is necessary to know when selecting and ordering the materials needed. All tools com mon to metalcraft work are illustrated and supplemented with an explana tion and description of the particular function of each. The object of this section is to acquaint the reader with the proper use and nomenclature of each hand and machine tool used in metalcraft work. The section on processes and operations has been organized in such a manner that the metal-worker can look up the directions for any particular phase of metal craft in which he may be interested. Twenty-two projects have been grouped in the final chapter, each in cluding a drawing and picture of the finished article and, on the opposite page, a bill of material and the step-by-step procedure necessary for the construction of the project. Projects have been arranged in groups involv ing the various phases of metalcraft work. For this reason, the beginner need not necessarily start with project number one. It is suggested, how ever, that the beginner select a basic project before attempting one which may be too difficult. Before any project in chapter four is attempted, reference should be made to the more detailed description of the materials, tools, and processes as described in the previous chapters. In preparing this book, the author has enlisted the assistance of a num ber of former students who are training to be either industrial arts or craft teachers. To these students he wishes to express his sincere appreciation. My thanks also to Professor Ray E. Raines and Professor John V. Adams, of the Department of Vocational Education, New York University, who generously reviewed portions of the manuscript. J. G. M. Baldwin, N. Y. CONTENTS Preface v CHAPTER PAGE I. Metalcraft Materials and Supplies 1 II. Tools Used in the Metalcrafts 13 III. Operations and Processes in Metalcraft 42 IV. Projects 1. Galley Ship Plaque 118 2. Bracelet 120 3. Coaster 122 4. Miniature Scuttle Ash Tray 124 5. Cigarette Tray 126 6. Wall Pocket 128 7. Candlesticks 130 8. Copper Plant Box 132 9. Leaf Tray 134 10. Ash Tray 136 11. Candy Dish 138 12. Fluted Bowl 140 13. Button Box 142 14. Mail Box 144 15. Cast Book Ends 147 16. Mosaic Tile Tray 148 17. Plant Stand 150 18. Ship-Shape Candle Sconce 152 19. Miniature Anvil Paper Weight 154 20. Spun Nut Dish 156 21. Powder Box 158 22. Vanity Box 160 Index 163 vii Chapter I METALCRAFT MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES Copper. Copper is the most common metal used in the metalcraft shop. Since it is soft, very ductile, and malleable, it can be used for work which requires stretching by hammering and bending. Copper has a reddish color, will take a fine polish, and reacts when treated with various chemicals, produc ing various colored effects on its surface...Read More