Compton, Alfred G. (Alfred George), 1835-1913 · New York : J. Wiley & Sons · leaf 63
49 BLACKSMITH AND HELPER. may have cooled a little in the air, are heated again by contact with the tliicker parts. A quick light blow or two at h by the blacksmith, will make the iron adhere. The blacksmith turns the piece over and makes it adhere at a in the same way. It is then laid flat on the… … Fig. 38. with heavier blows, by blacksmith and helper together, the former with his hammer, the latter with a sledge. The blacksmith strikes wherever he considers it best, and turns the piece when necessary, and the helper follows him, striking at tlie same point, and beginning and stopping when…
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