VOL I Mastering the Fundamentals of Blacksmithing

An excellent presentation of the technical aspects of blacksmithing as well as the basic fundamentals. Physics and chemistry are translated into very simple language.

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Format: Hard cover, Dimensions: 8.75 x 11.5, Pages: 300, Illustrations: 1,118.

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VOL II Mastering the Fundamentals of Leaf Work

Very clear, step-by-step instructions on the forging of leaves including the related tooling needed. The most complete leaf book ever!

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Format: Hard cover, Dimensions: 8.75 x 11.5, Pages: 300, Illustrations: 1144

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 Reflexions and Techniques of a Metal Sculptor

A metal sculptor for over 30 years, Henry Harvey has created work that resides in public and private collections around the world. Here, with wit and style, Harvey divulges a rare, no-holds-barred accounting of his world of metal sculpting,from the lighting of a torch to techniques,patinas, strange commissions, peculiar customers, and a candid insight to the genesis of his sculpture. A number of projects are illustrated and explained in exquisite detail, making this book an absolute must for everyone contemplating becoming a sculptor. 'Passion for Metal' is much more than a how-to-book. It is richly illustrated, its narrative offers rare insights into the creative process and the inner workings of the artist's mind. This visual and verbal feast book will be embraced by rt historians, collectors, and budding sculptors alike. Henry Harvey lives and works in eastern Pennsylvania. In addition to sculpting in metal he is an inventor, game designer, and a successful novelist.

 

Format: Hard cover, Dimensions: 8.75 x 11.5, Pages: 176, Illustrations: over 300

 

 

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The Heritage of English Knives This is the preeminent reference on antique English knives, written by one of Great Britain's most respected 20th century authorities on weaponry. The text contains much previously unknown historical information about cutlers and their art. The history of the famous American designed Bowie knife, manufactured extensively in Sheffield, is explained and amply illustrated. The history of the American Bowie knife explained and amply illustrated. Discussions present multi-bladed sportsmen's pocket knives, farrier's, smoker's, quill knives, curiosities, and actual knives presented to King George IV in 1821.

Format: Hard cover, Dimensions: 9 x 12, Pages: 336, Illustrations: 301 color and 20 B&W

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Shop Drawings: for Blacksmiths

Drawings chosen from thousands of pages published in the Blacksmith's Journal providing scale line drawings of tools, equipment, as well as many architectural items.

Format: Soft cover, Dimensions: 8 x 10, Pages: 18, Illustrations: 167

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Forming Using Metal Characteristics Introduction and Technical Procedures

Fold forming is a system of sheet metal forming which emphasizes forming using the metal's characteristics and following what the metal likes to do. Forms are derived from the natural plasticity, ductility and elasticity of the metal. The system is internationally recognized as a new approach to working metal. It is extremely efficient and rapid. Tools are simple: fingers, hands, hammers, mallets, anvil and rolling mills.

Format: Soft cover, Dimensions: 8.5 x 11, Pages: 50, Illustrations: Over 70 B/W line drawings

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Hinges and Hinge-Based Catches: for Jewelers and Goldsmiths

This book deals with hinge making, its considerations and tricks. Hinges and hinge-based mechanisms are incredibly important mechanical devices, and are vital to linkage systems, jewelry making and metal smithing in general. It discusses these mechanisms and offers a reference for those times when you need to deal with a hinge-related problem you have not had to deal with before, or when you need to review information before starting a project.

Format: Soft cover, Dimensions: 8.5 x 11, Pages: 112, Illustrations: 407

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