The Home Blacksmith: Tools, Techniques, and 40 Practical Projects for the Blacksmith Hobbyist

Description

As more and more people join the do-it-yourself revolution, they are breathing new life into many time-honored skills and crafts. Blacksmithing is among the trades that are enjoying a resurgence for both practical and artistic uses, yet there isn’t an abundance of readily accessible information available to beginning blacksmiths to help them get started and understand the craft. Author Ryan Ridgway, a veterinarian and blacksmith with more than 15 years of metalworking experience, hopes to fill that void with this comprehensive volume geared toward answering the many questions that new blacksmiths often have. By explaining the physics of moving metal, the different styles of anvils and forges, and alternative fuel sources, Ridgway sets his book apart from less detailed volumes. Forty practical, easy-to-follow projects are presented, showing aspiring blacksmiths how to make tools, such as hammers and chisels; farm implements, such as gate latches and hoof picks; and items for home use, including drawer pulls and candle holders. Review: Great book - I am only starting out blacksmithing. I have found this a useful book, from the tools you will use, materials and there are a load of small projects to get you started. The first project I attempted was the coat hook. If you are starting out, this is a good book to get Review: ottime basi per iniziare - ottimo, veramente ottimo per entrare nel mondo del ferro battuto. spiega le basi, i materiali da usare e quali strumenti servono per iniziare. fotografie chiare e utili.