Describes the sand foundry, the characteristics of molding sand, the types of mold and pattern making equipment, and the various sand casting procedures for forming metals.

Introduction
The Sand Foundry
Molding Sand
The Molder's Tools.Mold Making Equipment
Patterns.Cores and Core Boxes
Benching Molding
Floor Molding
Gates and Risers
Designing Sand Castings
Casting Defects
Nonferrous Melting Equipment
Nonferrous Casting Metals
Cast Iron
Small Foundry Business or Hobby
Glossary of Foundry Terms
Appendices: Fluxes
Pickles and Dips
General Mixes
Bell Mixes
Miscellaneous Metal Mixes
Approximate Analysis Various Grades Scrap Aluminum
Judging the Approximate Temperature of an Object in the Dark
By Eye
Sources and Supplies