Summary:

The Backyard Blacksmith takes the mystery out of blacksmithing, but
not the magic...There is an increasing interest and revival in the
art of blacksmithing as a hobby and art, and both men and women are
becoming at-home blacksmiths. Blacksmithing is a simple, rewarding
craft anyone can enjoy in their backyard or home workshop'Äîeven
beginners can produce useful and beautiful projects on their first
try.The Backyard Blacksmith shows you how blacksmithing can be easy
to learn, and a rewarding hobby, with some patience and a working
knowledge of metals, basic tools, and techniques. Through
instructions and illustrations, readers will learn to make simple
tools and useful items, such as nails, hinges, and handles, and also
an interesting mix of artful projects, such letter openers, door
knockers and botanical ornaments.

Classification:

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Dewey Class: 682 -- Small forge work (Blacksmithing)

Book Details:

Physical Description: 184 pages
Edition Info: Turtleback; 2006-06-01

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