{"product_id":"beginners-guide-to-blacksmithing-the-complete-guide-to-the-basic-tools-and-techniques-for-the-beginning-metal-worker","title":"Beginner's Guide to Blacksmithing: The Complete Guide to the Basic Tools and Techniques for the Beginning Metal Worker","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIntroduction \n\u003cbr\u003e CHAPTER 1: YOUR SMITHY \n\u003cbr\u003e Selecting a Site \n\u003cbr\u003e Setting Up Your Work Space \n\u003cbr\u003e Safety Equipment \n\u003cbr\u003e General Safety Considerations \n\u003cbr\u003e Protection and Clothing \n\u003cbr\u003e CHAPTER 2: GATHERING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT \n\u003cbr\u003e Anvil \n\u003cbr\u003e Anvil Stand \n\u003cbr\u003e Hammer \n\u003cbr\u003e Hammer Handles \n\u003cbr\u003e Tongs \n\u003cbr\u003e Anvil Tools \n\u003cbr\u003e Handheld Tools \n\u003cbr\u003e Coal Forge Tools \n\u003cbr\u003e Coal Forge \n\u003cbr\u003e Additional Tools and Equipment \n\u003cbr\u003e Marking and Measuring Tools \n\u003cbr\u003e Modern Technology \n\u003cbr\u003e CHAPTER 3: IRON \n\u003cbr\u003e What is Iron? \n\u003cbr\u003e Wrought Iron \n\u003cbr\u003e Cast Iron \n\u003cbr\u003e What is Steel? \n\u003cbr\u003e Commercial Forms of Steel \n\u003cbr\u003e CHAPTER 4: PRELIMINARY SKILLS \n\u003cbr\u003e Coal \n\u003cbr\u003e Fire Tending \n\u003cbr\u003e Working with Tongs \n\u003cbr\u003e How to Heat Your Iron Stock \n\u003cbr\u003e Temperature Color Indication \n\u003cbr\u003e Selecting a Forging Hammer \n\u003cbr\u003e How to Shut Down Your Coal Forge \n\u003cbr\u003e CHAPTER 5: TOOL USAGE AND FORGING \n\u003cbr\u003e TECHNIQUES \n\u003cbr\u003e How to Use Anvil Tools \n\u003cbr\u003e Tapering \n\u003cbr\u003e Spreading \n\u003cbr\u003e Upsetting \n\u003cbr\u003e Bending \n\u003cbr\u003e Scrolling \n\u003cbr\u003e Twisting \n\u003cbr\u003e Handheld Tooling \n\u003cbr\u003e CHAPTER 6: FORGE WELDING AND OTHER ASSEMBLAGE TECHNIQUES \n\u003cbr\u003e Forge Welding \n\u003cbr\u003e Forge Welding Fire Instructions \n\u003cbr\u003e Scar¡ng \n\u003cbr\u003e Forge Welding Temperature and Appearance \n\u003cbr\u003e Different Types of Forge Welds \n\u003cbr\u003e Rivets \n\u003cbr\u003e Mortise and Tenon \n\u003cbr\u003e Shrinking \n\u003cbr\u003e Collars \n\u003cbr\u003e Wraps \n\u003cbr\u003e CHAPTER 7: MAKING YOUR OWN TOOLING \n\u003cbr\u003e Resources Needed to Make Your Own Tools \n\u003cbr\u003e Drift \n\u003cbr\u003e Handheld Punch \n\u003cbr\u003e Handheld Slit Chisel \n\u003cbr\u003e Twisting Bar \n\u003cbr\u003e Hold Fast, Hold Down \n\u003cbr\u003e Hot Cut Hardy \n\u003cbr\u003e Cold Cut Hardy \n\u003cbr\u003e Nail Header \n\u003cbr\u003e Hardy Bending Fork \n\u003cbr\u003e Roll Bar \n\u003cbr\u003e Monkey Tool \n\u003cbr\u003e Adjustable Twisting Wrench \n\u003cbr\u003e Pritchel Plate \n\u003cbr\u003e Handheld Bending Fork \n\u003cbr\u003e Working with High Carbon Tool Steel \n\u003cbr\u003e CHAPTER 8: PROJECTS \n\u003cbr\u003e Drive Hook, J-Hook, and S-Hook 1 \n\u003cbr\u003e Stakes for Glass Vessels \n\u003cbr\u003e Door Pull \n\u003cbr\u003e Gate Pull \n\u003cbr\u003e Leaf Letter Opener \n\u003cbr\u003e Wall Mount Hook and Dinner Bell \n\u003cbr\u003e Camping Pot Rack \n\u003cbr\u003e Scroll Candle Holder \n\u003cbr\u003e Forge Fire Tools \n\u003cbr\u003e BBQ Fork with Basket Weave Handle \n\u003cbr\u003e Index \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLorelei Sims\u003c\/b\u003e is a blacksmith and metalworking artist, and the owner of Five Points Blacksmith Shop in Charleston, Illinois. For examples of her work, see her website blacksmithchic.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Here is the absolute beginner's guide with clear, photo-illustrated instruction for learning the practical art of blacksmithing. ... Adapted from The Backyard Blacksmith, [it] 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 ... reference\"--Back cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClear, photo-illustrated instruction for learning the practical and artisanal craft of blacksmithing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Keen on making your own custom cutlery? Want to make your own fireplace tools or even your own garden art? \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eBeginner's Guide to Blacksmithing\u003c\/i\u003e, adapted from \u003ci\u003eThe Backyard Blacksmith\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This easy-to-follow beginner's guide features: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClear instructions that make learning easy\u003c\/b\u003e--Like 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. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAccessible content for absolute beginners\u003c\/b\u003e--Learn 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. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBeautiful and functional projects\u003c\/b\u003e--The 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. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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. 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