Metal Spinning Anthology

PDF E-Book Collection of Metal Spinning books

The nearly forgotten art of metal spinning is one that was essential to manufacturing unusually shaped objects in the time before roto-molded plastics, vacuum forming and injection moldings.

Using simple tools and wooden forms beautiful and utilitarian shapes and forms can be spun out on nearly any sheet metal.

Few books remain available on the subject, but most of the older texts are still very appropriate and topical to this craft. The most common one,

Metal Spinning - James E. Reagan & Earl E. Smith (1936)

is included here as a starting point and for completeness. Also in this collection are the following texts totaling over 230 pages on the subject:

Metal Spinning Techniques and Projects - Harold V. Johnson (1960)

Metal Spinning for Home Craftsman - W.B. & J. E. Boice (1940s?)

Excerpts - From METALWORKING (Home Mechanic's Library 1945)

Each book is well illustrated and also includes example project plans.

Chapters include:

• The Mechanical Setup for Metal Spinning
• Spinning Tools
• Chucks for Metal Spinning
• Metals Used in Spinning
• The Treatment of Different Metals
• Lubricants used in Metal Spinning
• Technique of Metal Spinning
• Soldering
• Finishing Metals
• Modern Techniques used in Metal Spinning

Over 24 projects in all -

Coaster - Ash Tray - Pie Pan - Tray - Pipe Tray - Hurricane Lamp - Candleholder - Bedroom Lamp - Tier Tray - Silent Butler - Ash Tray - Vegtable Dish - Colonial Reflector Lamp - Planter's Lamp - Bird Feeder - Camper's Kit - Serving Tray and cups - Pin-up Lamp - Bowl - Vine Holder - Lamp - Flowerpot - Smoking Stand - Bedroom Lamp - Bridge Lamp