THE PRACTICAL BRASS AND IRON FOUNDER'S GUIDE: A TREATISE ON BRASS FOUNDING, MOULDING, THE METALS AND BY JAMES LARKIN, LATE CONDUCTOR OF THE BRASS FOUNDRY DEPARTMENT IN THE PENN A NEW, REVISED AND GREATLY ENLARGED EDITION. PHILADELPHIA: HENRY CAREY BAIRD & CO., 810 WALNUT STREET. LONDON: E. &F N. SPON, 125 STRAND. PREFACE TO THE REVISED EDITION. As shown by the constant demand for it, THE PRACTICAL BRASS AND IRON FOUNDER'S GUIDE still maintains the popularity and reputation it has enjoyed for so many years. The issue of a new edition having become necessary, a large amouut of new and important matter has been added, in order to bring the work up to modern times. Some portions of the original edition being out of date have been eliminated, whilst in others a few alterations have been made. However, in making these alterations as well as the additions, the aim of the author-to prepare a handy book for the use of the practical workman-has been constantly kept in view. The book has also been provided with a copious table of contents and a very full index, which will add further value by rendering any subject in it easy and prompt of reference. In its enlarged and improved shape, it is hoped 293156 |