Outlines the basic techniques of lost-wax casting and describes the equipment needed to carry out...

This book describes wet, dry and 'old dry' processes of hot-dip galvanizing, including health and...

This book addresses the long-overdue imbalance in disaster management: an over-emphasis on post-d...

A case study about the work of IT IS and Sarvodaya, a Sri Lankan development charity, in establis...

This machine would be a useful addition to any woodwork shop, enabling new products to be made wi...

An introduction to small-scale non-ferrous casting. Includes step-by-step instructions on how to ...

This book examines the pros and cons of the local production of carpentry hand-tools as opposed t...

This book aims to assist anyone about to start or to expand a small scale foundry. Technical aspe...

A detailed survey of the main areas of bio-energy and biomass, solar energy and hydro, wind and w...

This book is concerned with the promotion of income-generating projects for refugees from poor co...

The author addresses the major areas of tension existing between headquarters and field offices, ...

Starting with only an anvil and a few basic tools, almost all the tools needed by a blacksmith ca...