I have found some old books, don't know if anyone is interested in this old things :cool:

Forgework
Forgecraft (1913)
Elementary forge practice; a text-book for technical and vocational schools (1920)
Forge-practice (elementary) (1904)Newer Edition (1919)
Hardening, tempering, annealing and forging of steel (1903)
Tool-steel; a concise handbook on tool-steel in general... (1902)
Blacksmith shop practice (1910); The forging of hooks and chains and a simple coalforge
Hardening & tempering (1912)
Stell & Iron (1884)

And a little bit german music "The Forge in the Forest" (1897-98)

Have a nice weekend
Sven

Danke Sven,

I love the old stuff...

if I could just find time to read it all

Don

Good stuff Sven
You bet I like it
Ron

Thanks Sven. These are a nice addition to the downloadable COSIRA books.

Thanks Sven Its a wealth of info for me!
BB

See also

http://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/f7/free-blacksmithing-books-web-2032/

maybe we should have a "books link" on IFI or a bp for on line books that we could add to as we find more?

good find..

I love the old books too. However, bear in mind a lot of water has passed under the bridge since they were written. In over 100 years, metallurgy has come a long way. Read and appreciate what our forefathers had to work with but arm yourself with more modern literature when you want to learn.

I think the idea for a book link is a great idea (sorry to add to the list Glenn:) ).
NOW, if I just still had that active account at the college. I paid a technology fee of somewhere around 120 dollars a year, so when I found good books, in PDF format, in the public realm, those big laserjet printers and reams of paper sure came in handy

-Aaron @ the SCF