American Blacksmith and Motor Shop Volume 2 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1902 Excerpt: ...As to the name, we wish to explain that it is intended to include every branch of the craft allied to blacksmithing, or going under that general name, such as wheelwrighting, wagon or carriage building, general repairing, horseshoeing, blacksmithing of every kind and class. The movement now on foot under the auspices of the above named Association needs but little introduction to the regular readers of The American Blacksmith, but as this issue of the journal will go to many craftsmen hitherto unacquainted with the work now being instituted for the benefit of the smiths of this country.it is thought best to recapitulate the points which have been told in preceding issues. The American Association of Blacksmiths and Horseshoers has been formed for the purpose of promoting the material, every-day welfare of blacksmiths, horseshoers, wheelwrights and repairmen. There are many much-needed reforms and benefits which cannot be secured by individual effort, but which the united and concerted influence of the craft as a whole should be able to gain without question. The Lien Law. The smith, whether he be a horseshoer, blacksmith or wagon builder, is usually obliged to make his payments for stock to his supply house or dealer within a comparatively narrow margin of time. When, on the other hand, he comes to put his time, labor and material into work for customers, the pay to cover this and his small profit should by every right be forthcoming with equal promptness from the customers, in order that the smith may meet his bills as mentioned and provide for his own living expenses. Such, however, is not always the case, and much money is totally lost by the smith's inability to realize on bad debts. In order to collect this, many measures are adopted, some more or less...