Casting for the Home Workshop (Crowood Metalworking Guides)
Current price:
$27.95
Publication Date: August 1st, 2018
Publisher:
The Crowood Press
ISBN:
9781785003530
Pages:
192
Description
The techniques of casting are of crucial importance in our day-to-day lives, being used in the manufacture of diverse products ranging from dental implants and hip replacement joints, through bicycle frames and car engine parts, to the most exquisite items of sculpture and jewelry. Nevertheless, the prospect of casting can seem daunting to the home metalworker. This book aims to make it accessible to all. Topics covered include the history of casting; tools, materials and equipment; techniques; the home foundry; and post-casting operations.
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