The backyard blacksmith
by Sims, Lorelei
Series: Backyard series Published by : Quarry Books, (Gloucester, Mass. :) Physical details: 176 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm. ISBN:1592532519; 9781592532513. Year: 2006| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 - 699 | Book Cart | 682 Sim (Browse shelf) | Available | Go Bond | 105245 |
Includes index.
Section 1. Getting your feet wet. Your smithy -- Gathering tools and equipment -- Iron -- Preliminary skills -- Section 2. Getting your hands dirty. Tool usage and forging techniques -- Forge welding and other assemblage techniques -- Making your own tooling -- Section 3. Getting in the groove. Projects.
This book 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.