With an increasing
interest and revival in the art of blacksmithing as a hobby, both
men and women are becoming at-home blacksmiths. This book's 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 readers with an understanding of the properties
and characteristics of forging hot metal, making the craft accessible
to those without previous experience. There are more than twenty
beautiful and functional projects organized by level of difficulty
which allow new blacksmiths to progress at their own pace.
176 pages.
Soft cover. $24.99. © 2006. ISBN 1592532519.