The
carriage owner or restorer can, with Richardson’s help, understand
how pieces were originally made and fitted together, and how they
can be replicated today. The tool user and collector will relish the
discovery of old tools and equipment, some no longer available commercially,
or even in current use. Historians and Americana enthusiasts will
be able to glimpse the past with a better understanding of the mindset
and aesthetics of an earlier time. And the blacksmith, through Richardson’s
emphasis on technique and craftsmanship, and his straightforward prose
and illustrations, will better understand smithing’s central processes.
528
pages. Fully illustrated. 6 x 9. Soft cover. © 1998.
ISBN: 1879335816.
Order Number: AP816. Price: $24.95
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“…one
of the very few classical blacksmithing books.” —The Fine
Tool Journal
“Since its initial publication, this book has inspired, challenged
and educated several generations of blacksmiths, metalworkers,
collectors of old tools, and historians.” —The Anvil’s Ring
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