Publisher's Synopsis
""A Practical Workshop Companion For Tin, Sheet Iron, And Copper Plate Workers"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Leroy J. Blinn in 1866. The book is designed to serve as a practical reference manual for workers who specialize in working with tin, sheet iron, and copper plates. It covers a wide range of topics related to the craft, including the tools and equipment needed, the various techniques and methods used, and the different types of materials and products that can be produced.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the craft. The first chapter provides an overview of the tools and equipment needed for the job, including hammers, shears, snips, and soldering irons. The second chapter covers the various techniques used to cut and shape sheet metal, including bending, folding, and rolling. The third chapter focuses on soldering and brazing, while the fourth chapter covers the different types of joints and seams that can be used to join sheet metal.The book also includes detailed instructions on how to create a variety of different products, such as gutters, downspouts, and roofing materials. It also provides information on how to repair and maintain these products, as well as how to troubleshoot common problems that may arise.Overall, ""A Practical Workshop Companion For Tin, Sheet Iron, And Copper Plate Workers"" is an invaluable resource for anyone who works in this field. It provides a wealth of information and practical advice that can help workers improve their skills and productivity, and it remains a valuable reference manual to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
