This section introduces practical processes used to alter the properties of metals, particularly in blacksmithing and casting. It includes resources on brazing, forging temperatures and various casting techniques such as pewter casting, cuttlefish bone casting, charcoal block casting, delft clay casting, and large-scale aluminium casting. The focus is on hands-on skills and material transformation.
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The Brazing Hearth, Brazing and Heat Treatment
The Skills of the Blacksmith - Part One
The Skills of the Blacksmith - Part Two
Forging Temperatures Chart
Introduction to Pewter Casting
More Pewter Casting
Cuttlefish Bone Casting - Charcoal Blocks - Delft Clay Casting
Large Scale Aluminium Casting
Small Scale Aluminium Casting