Excerpts from "Blacksmith's Manual Illustrated" by J.W. Lillico

In my quest to learn more about power hammer techniques, I was introduced to one of the most useful books I have ever read. Blacksmith's Manual Illustrated was written by J.W. Lillico in 1930. Mr. Lillico wrote this book as a compilation of tips and tricks acquired over a long career in the trade. It is complete with diagrams and descriptions for all sorts of blacksmith work from the anvil to the power hammer. The book emphasizes precision and efficiency.

Here are some scans of my favorite tooling diagrams and descriptions: