Practical Blacksmithing and Metalworking (2ND ed.)

Simple instructions and first-rate, detailed illustrations for the novice and project variations for the experienced blacksmith or metalworker

Blacksmithing and metalworking can be easier than you would imagine. This book shows you how - with some patience and a working knowledge of metals, tools, and techniques - blacksmithing can be a rewarding, inexpensive hobby. Using simple instructions and first-rate, detailed illustrations Blandford makes it easy for the novice to learn this craft, while offering project variations complex enough to challenge even the experienced blacksmith or metalworker.