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

Forming, Forging, and Soldering Techniques

This beautifully illustrated volume will instruct you in the art of metal crafting, providing information on working with iron, copper, tin and other common metals. First, you'll be introduced to metalworking tools and machines. Next, you will learn basic techniques for forming and shaping objects, as well as forging, welding, brazing, soldering, and finishing. Finally,you'll be guided step-by-step in the construction of several beautiful and useful objects, including sculptures, wrought-iron fixtures, trays, tables, and other items for inside and outside the home.

Format: Hard cover, Dimensions: 9 1/4 x 12, Pages: 160, Illustrations

Welding Basics: An Introduction to Practical & Ornamental Welding

Step-by-step full color photographs with clear, easy to follow directions for oxyacetylene welding, shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, plasma cutting, and oxyacetylene cutting. Step-by-step full color photographs with clear, easy to follow directions for oxyacetylene welding, shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, plasma cutting, and oxyacetylene cutting.

Format: Soft cover, Dimensions: 8.25 x 11, Pages: 144, Illustrations: 100