THE BLACKSMITH'S CRAFT
A PRIMER OF TOOLS AND METHODS
by Charles McRaven
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Here, Charles McRaven tells readers all they need to know to get started in the "lost art" of traditional blacksmithing.
Here is everything you need to know to make and repair your own metal tools, household items, hardware, or farm equipment.
Simple and clear instructions, supplemented by step-by-step photography, show how to build a forge, make or acquire tools, and use those tools to create items of lasting beauty and durability.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Pioneer Smith
Getting Started
Coal, Iron, and Steel
Hammering Iron
Hardening and Tempering Steel
Forge Welding
Tools for Building
House Hardware
Homestead Tools and Repairs
The Farrier's Craft
Income from Your Forge
Prospects
Softcover. 7x9. 247 pages. Unabridged edition. Illustrations. BRAND NEW!
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