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Basic Blacksmithing: An introduction to toolmaking
David Harries and Bernhard Heer
Starting with only an anvil and a few basic tools, almost all the tools needed by a blacksmith can be made from commonly found materials. With clear instructions this book gives step by step instructions on basic blacksmithing.
ISBN 1853391956, (ITP), 1993, 160pp, £14.95,

The Blacksmith and the Farmer: Rural manufacturing in sub-Saharan Africa
David Poston
This book examines the contribution of rural manufacturing in central African economies, particularly as a service to the agricultural base. The author argues that self-sustaining small-scale rural workshops are vital to rural development.
ISBN 1853391271, (ITP), 1994, 160pp, £17.50,

Blacksmithing Instructors' Guide: Sixteen lesson plans with teaching advice
David Harries
This guide is designed to help skilled blacksmiths who have little or no teaching experience to train others in forge work techniques, using easily obtainable equipment and scrap metal to produce tools such as hoes, sickles, hammers and axes.
ISBN 1853392146, (ITP), 1993, 70pp, £14.95,

Blacksmithing, Welding and Soldering: Rural mechanics course 2
John van Winden
Explains blacksmithing through text, illustrations and practical examples. Also describes the best common methods of arc welding, gas welding and soldering. For workshop and classroom use in technical vocation centres.
ISBN 9070857154, (TOOL), 1990, 142pp, £9.95,

Carpentry Toolmaking: An instructor's guide
Aaron Moore
This guide for carpentry instructors includes detailed plans for practical demonstrations, and important theoretical aspects of the craft. The tools include planes, clamps, workbench and vice. There is also a section on basic blacksmithing techniques.
ISBN 1853391964, (ITP), 1993, 208pp, £14.95,

Edge of the Anvil (new edition)
Jack Andrews

ISBN 1879535092, (Skipjack Press), 1998, , £14.95,

Edge of the Anvil: A resource book for the blacksmith
Jack Andrews
A fascinating introduction to blacksmithing, illustrated with line drawings and photographs, that takes the reader through all the main processes of blacksmithing, from tools and equipment, lighting a fire, welding, splitting, and decorative iron work.
ISBN 1853391107, (ITP), 1991, 210pp, £12.95,

Equipment for Rural Workshops
John Boyd
A guide for anyone who wishes to equip a workshop, from the basic tools required for a one or two person carpentry workshop without power, to the more sophisticated power equipment for both wood and metal working.
ISBN 0903031450, (ITP), 1986, 94pp, £5.95,

General Metal Work, Sheet Metal Work and Hand Pump Maintenance: Rural mechanics course 1
John van Winden
A basic volume covering metallurgy, particularly identification of metals; working with tools and equipment; text and illustrations on sheet metal work; and finally the installation, repair and maintenance of common hand pumps.
ISBN 9070857146, (TOOL), 1990, 172pp, £9.95,

Hot-dip Galvanizing: A guide to process selection and galvanizing practice
M. J. Hornsby
A useful technique for extending the life of equipment such as fishing vessels. Describes wet, dry and 'old dry' processes, including principles, benefits, equipment, materials, health and safety, power supply, maintenance and quality control.
ISBN 1853391905, (ITP), 1995, 80pp, £12.95,

How to Make a Folding Machine for Sheet Metal Work
Rob Hitchings

ISBN 0903031760, (ITP), 1985, , £4.95,

How to Make a Foot-Operated Workshop Drill: Workshop equipment manual no.2
Paul Smith
Describes how to build a drilling machine appropriate for rural workshops, and gives full assembly instructions. The machine, which is a vertical drill for use with either metal or wood, can drill holes up to 12mm in diameter in 12mm steel plates.
ISBN 0903031973, (ITP), 1986, 48pp, £4.95,

How to Make a Hand-Operated Hole-Punch (Workshop equipment manual no. 7)
Ted Stone and Jim Tanburn
Describes the process of building a machine for punching holes in sheet metal, with full dimensions and instructions. Designed for construction from readily available steel sections, this machine can be built by most workshops or blacksmiths.
ISBN 0946688133, (ITP), 1986, 38pp, £4.95,

How to Make a Metal-Bending Machine: Workshop equipment manual no.10
Bob Mann
Using simple plans and photographs this booklet describes the construction and assembly of this machine, whose main feature is the ability to form wheel rims from cold flat mild steel; this wheel can be used on farm carts and other basic equipment.
ISBN 0903031299, (ITP), 1987, 20pp, £4.95,

How to Make a Pipe-bending Machine: Workshop equipment manual no. 5
Michael Walsby
Articles such as hospital and school equipment - bed frames, chairs, tables, handrails - all require the bending of pipe. This manual gives full instructions on how to make a pipe-bending machine, which could be made by most workshops or blacksmiths.
ISBN 0946688214, (ITP), 1986, 28pp, £4.95,

How to Make a Rolling Machine for Sheet Metal Work (Workshop equipment manual no.3)
Rob Hitchings

ISBN 0946688060, (ITP), 1985, , £4.95,

How to Make a Treadle-Operated Wood-turning Lathe (Workshop equipment manual no. 6)
Bob Ingham
This machine would be a useful addition to any woodwork shop, enabling new products to be made without the use of electricity. It could be the basis for a village industry, and can be built by most small metal workshops and blacksmiths.
ISBN 0946688168, (ITP), 1986, 32pp, £4.95,

How to Make Carpentry Tools: An illustrated manual (Revised edition)
Aaron Moore with Musaemura Sithole
Squares, gauges, clamps and planes are among the tools whose construction is described in detail in this book, along with useful guidance on the maintenance and repair of woodworking tools. These low-cost tools are suitable for use in large training institutions or small workshops and are designed to enable carpenters and joiners to practise their trade without the need for expensive factory-made tools. This revised second edition includes additional repair techniques as well as an appendix describing modifications, such as using a plywood sole plate on the plough plane or attaching a knob to the jack plane, and new designs, including a combination gauge, which have been devised in Zimbabwe and approved by the original author. An invaluable addition to any workshop.
ISBN 1853394068, (ITP), 1997, 240pp, £14.95,

How to Make Cutting Shears for Sheet Metal (Workshop equipment manual no.4)
Rob Hitchings
This manual, which gives full dimensions, describes the making of a machine which would be basic equipment for any workshop producing items in sheet metal, items such as water troughs, fuel tanks, stove pipes, vehicles, and agricultural equipment.
ISBN 0946688117, (ITP), 1985, 20pp, £4.95,

Made in Africa: Learning from carpentry hand-tool projects
Andrew Scott, Matthew Taylor and Janet Leek
This book examines the pros and cons of the local production of carpentry hand-tools as opposed to their importation. In seeking the best strategy to adopt it also outlines the previous methods adopted by VSO and Intermediate Technologywho have much experience in this area. Published in the VSO ECOE Programme series.
ISBN 185339209X, (ITP), 1993, 72pp, £6.00,

Metal Casting: Appropriate technology in the small foundry
Steve Hurst
An introduction to small-scale non-ferrous casting. Includes step-by-step instructions on how to make equipment using local materials; and provides information on moulding techniques, pattern making, core making, the use of wax and metal preparation.
ISBN 1853391972, (ITP), 1996, 192pp, £14.95,

Repair and Maintenance of Stationary Diesel Engines: Rural mechanics course 3
John van Winden
Provides the necessary information for technical training on water and air cooled 1,2,3 and 4 cylinder stationary diesel engines, including reading manuals, installing and dismantling engines, ordering parts, assembly and maintenance.
ISBN 9070857162, (TOOL), 1990, 122pp, £9.95,

Technical Drawing: Rural mechanics course 4
John van Winden
The contents of this drawing course are such that the successful trainee will be able to draw all the objects relating to the contents of the Rural Mechanics Course and to read engine and water pump manuals.
ISBN 9070857170, (TOOL), 1990, 86pp, £9.95,

Wood and Woodworking Tools: A handbook
E. G. Richards with R. Plumptre and Stuart Wilson. Edited by Laila Monahan
This handbook describes a range of hand tools and simple muscle-powered machinery appropriate to developing countries where abundant labour can offset the problems of limited funds or unreliable sources of energy for mechanization.
ISBN 1853390259, (ITP), 1989, 104pp, £9.95,