These books are designed to lead the blacksmith along a set course of technique and understanding. Mastering the Fundamentals of Blacksmithing' is an expanded collection of course text from the author's own blacksmith school. This book represents 120 hours of student learning in a project based home workshop environment. The author leads the student from the basic tenets of blacksmithing through to more complex projects step-by-step. An emphasis is placed on guiding the smith through making, heat treating and using his/her own tools throughout the book. Each project builds upon the last. The book starts with the laws and principles of blacksmithing and has a good section on working safely within the smithy. This is a large 28.5 x 22 x 2.1 cm (8 1/2" x 11") hardcover book of 300 pages with 1190 photos! This is the first volume of 4 planned instructional text books from the author.
Title: The Skills of a Blacksmith Volume 1: Mastering the Fundamentals of Blacksmithing *** TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK ***
ISBN Number: 0981548008
ISBN-13: 9780981548005
Location Published: USA, Mark Aspery: 2006
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: New
Size: 28.5 x 22 x 2.1 cm
Kg: 1.00 Kg
Type: Book
Categories: DIY in General, Blacksmithing, Blacksmithing
Seller ID: 003673
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