Traditional Techniques for the Modern Smith

The Backyard Blacksmith shows you how - with some patience and a working knowledge of metals, basic tools, and techniques - blacksmithing can be easy to learn and a rewarding hobby. Detailed step-by-step full-color exercises teach all the universal skills and techniques used to forge iron; like having a master blacksmith by your side. It provides the reader with an understanding of the properties and characteristics of forging hot metal, making the craft accessible to those without previous experience. More than 20 detailed, beautiful and functional step-by-step projects organized by difficulty level including all the techniques needed to succeed.   Try it! 

Format: Soft Cover, Dimensions: 8 x 11, Pages: 184, Illustrations: 250

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The Blacksmith and his Art: King of the Crafts

This is the story of blacksmithing. It deals in detail with the eight basic operations of smithing and how one may today apply those centuries old pioneer methods in forging new treasures for future generations. A great introduction for young readers.

Format: Soft cover, Dimensions: 8.5 x 11, Pages: 176, Illustrations: 298

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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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Contemporary Designs from Classic Techniques

Once used to create protective garments, chain mail techniques and patterns have now been adapted for jewelry making by innovative artists. Making chain mail jewelry needs very few tools to achieve impressive results. Thirty extraordinary projects are offered here for all skill levels.

Format: Hard cover, Dimensions: 9 x 10.25, Pages: 144, Illustrations: 484

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