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The beginner's guide to blacksmithing : the complete guide to the basic tools and techniques for the beginning metal worker / Lorelei Sims.
"Here is the absolute beginner's guide with clear, photo-illustrated instruciton for learning the parctical art of blacksmithing! THE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO BLACKSMITHING, adapted from THE BACKYARD BLACKSMITH, introduces you to everything you need to know, from the tools and basic techniques to a variety of different approaches to this old-school trade. Whether your interest is practical, like fixing broken rails or tools, or artistic, like sculpture and decorative art made from metals, you will find all the instruction you need to be successful in this essential reference. ... Blacksmithing is a rewarding craft that you can enjoy in your backyard or home workshop, and this book makes learning the basic skills easy and fun. Set yourself up fo success with this indispensable beginners guide!" -- Back cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780760379653 (paperback)
- ISBN: 0760379653 (paperback)
- Physical Description: 144 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Beverly, Massachusetts : New Shoe Press, 2022.
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes index."The content in this book was previously published in THE BACKYARD BLACKSMITH (Quarry Books 2006) by Loreliei Sims" -- Indicia.
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- Blacksmithing > Amateurs' manuals.
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- Handbooks and manuals.
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Vancouver Community College.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
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| Downtown Library | TT 221 S56 2022 (Text) | 33109010421949 | Stacks | Volume hold | Available | - |
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Presents an introduction to working with fire and metals that offers all the information and instruction you need to make a foray into this age-old craft that is gaining in popularity with today's modern DIYers. - Grand Central Pub
The Beginnerâs Guide to Blacksmithing is an introduction to working with fire and metals that offers all the information and instruction you need to make a foray into this age-old craft that is gaining in popularity with todayâs modern DIYers. - Grand Central Pub
Clear, photo-illustrated instruction for learning the practical and artisanal craft of blacksmithing
Keen on making your own custom cutlery? Want to make your own fireplace tools or even your own garden art? The Beginnerâs Guide to Blacksmithing, adapted from The Backyard Blacksmith, introduces you to everything you need to know, from the tools and basic techniques to a variety of different approaches to this old-school trade. Whether your interest is practical, like fixing broken rails or tools, or artistic, like sculpture and decorative art made from metals, you will find all the instruction you need to be successful in this essential reference.
This easy-to-follow beginnerâs guide features:
Â- Clear instructions that make learning easyâLike having a master blacksmith at your side, detailed, step-by-step, full-color exercises teach all the universal skills and techniques used to forge iron.
- Accessible content for absolute beginnersâLearn to find and salvage the right kinds of steel, set up your shop, collect the essential tools, and work safely, then explore the properties and characteristics of hot metal and how to shape it successfully.
- Beautiful and functional projectsâThe book includes beautiful and functional projects organized by level of difficulty, allowing you to progress at your own pace, and master the skills you learned in earlier chapters.
Blacksmithing is a rewarding craft that you can enjoy in your backyard or home workshop, and this book makes learning the basic skills easy and fun. Set yourself up for success with this indispensable guide.