ABCs Of Blacksmithing: Examples Step by Step

These clear step-by-step examples will give the adventurous beginner confidence and will offer new insight to the experienced smith. Lots of good photos to help you on your way.

Format: Hard cover, Dimensions: 8 x 10, Pages: 199, Illustrations: 532

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Alfred Habermann: Blacksmith & Designer

Alfred Haberman was a blacksmith legend with an explorer mentality and a master of modern design.Traditionally trained he used traditional smithing techniques to create large iron work with heavy textures. Habermann was a paragon of a “restless mind.” It was his explorer mentality that drove this blacksmith born in the Bohemian town of Iglau out into the world – with open eyes and a healthy portion of inquisitiveness for everything that could be designed, especially for those things made of metal. It was metal that he had been designing from his very early years, and the metal – primarily iron – which shaped him. His modest way and quiet nature made him a resting place in our fast world. In his presence you calmed down and when he started talking you simply had to take time to listen.

Format: Hard cover, Dimensions: 8.5 x 11.5, Pages: 175, Illustrations: 184

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A Practical Course for Drafting and Design

Better understand the basic, elegant elements of architecture by learning the classic art of hand drafting in this step-by-step guide; originally published by Popular Mechanics in 1912

Format: Hard cover, Dimensions: 4.75 x 7, Pages: 176, Illustrations: 129

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The Legacy of Francis Whitaker: Vol I

This is a compendium for blacksmiths at any level to preserve techniques and processes essential for the mastery of all levels of traditional blacksmithing. The beautiful illustrations and clearly demonstrated techniques make this the book to become the standard by which all others will be measured.

Format: Hard cover, Dimensions: 8 x 10, Pages: 157, Illustrations: 800

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Basics for the Homestead

Joe DeLaRonde is a master blacksmith. He started his blacksmithing career 35 years ago as an apprentice under a master German blacksmith. His works are in use around the globe by military personnel and living history enthusiasts, as well as in private collections and museums in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe.Through detailed but easy-to-understand instructions, illustrations, and photographs, he teaches the basic skills of forging. Here is all the information you need to create artistic yet functional iron hardware and accoutrements for home or ranch, including: pokers, shovels, tongs, hooks, camp sets, forks, spoons/spatulas, skewers, nails, hinges, latches, drawer pulls, coat hooks, towel bars, candle holders, brooms, hoes, crowbars, awls, screwdrivers, chain links, chisels, hammers, adzes, axes and knives. DeLaRonde continues to work in his shop in Mancos, Colorado.and Europe.Through detailed but easy-to-understand instructions, illustrations, and photographs, he teaches the basic skills of forging. Here is all the information you need to create artistic yet functional iron hardware and accoutrements for home or ranch, including: pokers, shovels, tongs, hooks, camp sets, forks, spoons/spatulas, skewers, nails, hinges, latches, drawer pulls, coat hooks, towel bars, candle holders, brooms, hoes, crowbars, awls, screwdrivers, chain links, chisels, hammers, adzes, axes and knives. DeLaRonde continues to work in his shop in Mancos, Colorado, producing some of the finest tomahawks, axes, and knives available on the market today.

Format: Soft Cover, Dimensions: 8 x 9, Pages: 135, Illustrations: 305

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 Hot Techniques & Striking Projects

Blacksmithing explains all the basics of applying high heat to steel and then hammering or pressing the metal into interesting shapes. It covers classic skills - like punching and twisting - as well as contemporary techniques - such as plasma cutting, heating with a torch, and using electric tools. It contains an over view of materials (such as various forms of steel) as well as essential tools. You can learn to master such techniques as creating a right-angle bend, forming a point, and making scrolls. You'll also learn how to craft nails, fasteners, and brackets. Then choose from ten beginner-friendly projects, including a simple trivit, a door knocker, a coat rack, and a handsome weathervane.
 

Format: Soft Cover, Dimensions: 8.5 x 10.5, Pages: 144, Illustrations: over 400

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A Course in Basic & Intermediate Blacksmithing, 2nd Edition

The smith has probably done more to change the world than any other craft. The blacksmith contributed to the settling of this New World by making and repairing weapons, tools, hardware, and all forms of devices for transportation. Eventually this led to assisting in our independence from other countries. This is a long term reference manual and fine blacksmithing companion. It is an excellent resource for advancing your knowledge and skills in blacksmithing.

Format: Soft cover, Dimensions: 8 x 10, Pages: 184, Illustrations: over 400

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