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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.

Sims, Lorelei, (author.).

Summary:

"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.

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.
Subject:
Blacksmithing > Amateurs' manuals.
Metal-work > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Genre:
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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Downtown Library TT 221 S56 2022 (Text) 33109010421949 Stacks Volume hold Available -

Introduction 6(2)
Chapter 1 Your Smithy
8(8)
Selecting a Site
9(1)
Setting Up Your Work Space
10(2)
Safety Equipment
12(1)
General Safety Considerations
12(1)
Protection and Clothing
13(3)
Chapter 2 Gathering Tools And Equipment
16(24)
Anvil
18(1)
Anvil Stand
19(2)
Hammer
21(2)
Hammer Handles
23(1)
Tongs
23(1)
Anvil Tools
23(5)
Handheld Tools
28(2)
Coal Forge Tools
30(1)
Coal Forge
30(2)
Additional Tools and Equipment
32(3)
Marking and Measuring Tools
35(1)
Modern Technology
36(4)
Chapter 3 Iron
40(7)
What is Iron?
41(1)
Wrought Iron
42(1)
Cast Iron
43(1)
What is Steel?
44(1)
Commercial Forms of Steel
45(2)
Chapter 4 Preliminary Skills
47(13)
Coal
48(1)
Fire Tending
49(4)
Working with Tongs
53(1)
How to Heat Your Iron Stock
54(1)
Temperature Color Indication
55(1)
Selecting a Forging Hammer
56(3)
How to Shut Down Your Coal Forge
59(1)
Chapter 5 Tool Usage And Forging Techniques
60(26)
How to Use Anvil Tools
61(2)
Tapering
63(2)
Spreading
65(1)
Upsetting
66(1)
Bending
67(2)
Scrolling
69(7)
Twisting
76(3)
Handheld Tooling
79(7)
Chapter 6 Forge Welding And Other Assemblage Techniques
86(12)
Forge Welding
87(1)
Forge Welding Fire Instructions
87(1)
Scarfing
88(2)
Forge Welding Temperature and Appearance
90(1)
Different Types of Forge Welds
90(3)
Rivets
93(1)
Mortise and Tenon
94(1)
Shrinking
94(1)
Collars
95(2)
Wraps
97(1)
Chapter 7 Making Your Own Tooling
98(18)
Resources Needed to Make Your Own Tools
99(1)
Drift
99(1)
Handheld Punch
100(1)
Handheld Slit Chisel
101(1)
Twisting Bar
101(1)
Hold Fast, Hold Down
102(1)
Hot Cut Hardy
103(1)
Cold Cut Hardy
104(1)
Nail Header
105(1)
Hardy Bending Fork
106(1)
Roll Bar
107(1)
Monkey Tool
107(1)
Adjustable Twisting Wrench
108(1)
Pritchel Plate
108(1)
Handheld Bending Fork
109(5)
Working with High Carbon Tool Steel
114(2)
Chapter 8 Projects
116(27)
Drive Hook J-Hook and S-Hook
117(2)
Stakes for Glass Vessels
119(1)
Door Pull
120(2)
Gate Pull
122(2)
Leaf Letter Opener
124(2)
Wall Mount Hook and Dinner Bell
126(2)
Camping Pot Rack
128(2)
Scroll Candle Holder
130(2)
Forge Fire Tools
132(5)
BBQ Fork with Basket Weave Handle
137(6)
Index 143