Blacksmithing Basics for the Homestead

English

ISBN: 1586857061

EAN: 9781586857066

Category: Crafts & Hobbies / Metal Work

Publisher: Gibbs Smith, Publisher

Release Date: 09/12/2008

Age Range: 18-null

Synopsis: Traditional blacksmithing returns to its roots with Blacksmithing for the Homesteader. Here author and master blacksmith Joe DeLaRonde demonstrates the basic skills and techniques needed to make the tools and accoutrements required for life on the homestead or ranch. Detailed and easy-to-understand instructions, illustrations, and photographs will help the beginning blacksmith set up the forge, get the fire hot enough for welding, and craft the tools needed for blacksmithing. Learn how to forge everything from weapons and tools-knives, axes, screwdrivers, hammers, and chains-to home-helpers like forks, coat hooks, towel bars, and candle holders, and more!

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Blacksmithing Basics for the Homestead

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.36 inches

Width: 8.0 inches

Length: 9.0 inches

Weight: 11.99 oz

Pages: 136