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title: "The Charcoal Foundry (Build Your Own Metal Working Shop from Scrap, Vol. 1)"
brand: "david j. gingery"
price: "A$175"
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reviews_count: 8
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# The Charcoal Foundry (Build Your Own Metal Working Shop from Scrap, Vol. 1)

**Brand:** david j. gingery
**Price:** A$175
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- **What is this?** The Charcoal Foundry (Build Your Own Metal Working Shop from Scrap, Vol. 1) by david j. gingery
- **How much does it cost?** A$175 with free shipping
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The Charcoal Foundry (Build Your Own Metal Working Shop from Scrap, Vol. 1)

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book.
*by A***P on December 12, 2024*

Bought the full set in the green binder. But still a good read seperately.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy Read. Excellent Value.
*by F***T on June 25, 2013*

The book provides a minimal body of knowledge. A reader could go forth and create a foundry after reading this book. The author writes plainly and succeeds in communicating the basic idea. I liked the author's attention to safety.While I cannot recommend a better alternative, this book left me wanting much more. I would have liked to see alternative furnace designs. I would have liked more detailed information on sands and fire clays. I would have liked rudimentary information on digging and preparing sand and clay from the earth, or an explanation of why to avoid this. I would have liked more information about crucible fabrication. I would have liked more information about skimming dross, and the tool for the job. I would have liked advice about the long-term contamination of green sand by parting flour, or reassurance that it is not an issue in practice.I liked the project at the end of the book, where the author shows how to cast a ball crank handle.The book and its jacket imply that a foundry can be built "dirt cheap". Dirt is actually somewhat expensive in agricultural, industrial, or laboratory grades. The hardware stores and home improvement warehouses in my area seem to sell sand and clay that might be adequate, but is not commendable for foundry service, on account of being too coarse, or of dubious purity.Looking at the tongs and assortment of tools shown in the book, I wonder if I should be thinking about setting up a charcoal smithy, too?I recommend this book as a good introduction. I doubt other books provide as good an introduction. But after reading this book, you may want much more. I've already purchased two more books on the subject. Plan and budget accordingly.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book 1 is a great introduction to a new journey!
*by M***N on October 18, 2015*

I connected with this book on a very personal level. The fundamental thoughts leading to this series were like they came from me. I have many creations and enjoy building needed furniture and tools from treasure. Although I have fundamental welding skills and advanced woodworking skills, the journey to learn and develop new skills in this field is so new that my wife is undergoing it with me. I am so glad to have found this series to have a guide from someone who shares my passion as an inventor/builder.

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