CHAPTER 1ARRANGEMENT. AND EQUIPMENT OF A MODEL BLACKSMITH SHOP*Buildings for manufacturing purposes are as a rule constructed mort or less in accordance with recognized standards that have been adoptee on account of their adaptability for the particular class of work they are to be used for. In plants of the larger machine-building concerns and similar industries usually all buildings are of the same genera! style throughout with the exception of the blacksmith or forge shop which is often entirely different. Why this should be, no good reasoi is apparent from a practical point of view, as the style adopted u often less suitable for the purpose than that of the other buildings, anc the result is that very often blacksmiths and forge men have of neces sity to work under conditions that are anything but an incentive tc the best results. Workmen,-no matter what' the nature of their occu pation may be, will do more and better work under pleasant and at tractive conditions than they caAbout the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org