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 b... View More...
These books are designed to lead the blacksmith along a set course of technique and understanding. Mark begins with a leafing hammer and takes you through the necessary tools to form many types of leaves. He then continues his instruction from Roses to Ginko and many more. This is a large book of over 300 pages measuring 28.5 x 22 x 2.1 cm (11.25" x 8.75") and contains an amazing number of images - over 1300!! Mark Aspery is an exceptional smith and instructor. You will profit from the knowledge you will gain in this excellent book. View More...
This volume guides the blacksmith in developing the technical skills and understanding necessary for forging traditional joints. A text for the intermediate to advanced blacksmith. This book demonstrates the techniques needed to complete a variety of traditional or period appropriate mechanical joinery and the tooling required. This is not a project book. Heel tenons, collars, square corners, punching and drifting and tool-making are some of the subjects included within the book. This is the third book in a series designed to lead the beginning blacksmith upon a curriculum of training and expe... View More...
