Blacksmithing for Beginners : The Complete Beginners Guide to Blacksmithing at Your Home!

By Norman Porter

Blacksmithing For Beginners The Complete Beginners Guide To Blacksmithing At Your Home! You may think that the art of blacksmithing belongs to times gone by, an ancient skill which was used to create weapons of war and band the wheels of carts together. However, a true blacksmith is someone who can make anything out of metal; they are unique as they specialize in metal and not the creation of a specific item.In fact, it has been estimated that, thanks to the rise in blacksmithing at home, there are now more blacksmiths operating than there were in the 19th century! Anyone can start blacksmithing at home, although training is useful it is not essential providing basic safety measures are followed. In fact, you can even make your own forge with little more than metal, a welder and some furnace cement!This book will guide you through the basic concepts of blacksmithing, including the basic terms, terminology and how to work out which metal you are working with. The principles are the same regardless of the metal type, the temperature you heat the metal too may differ slightly. The book will also guide you through how to create your own forge and the other tools you will need to get started. Finally, there are a range of tips and mistakes to avoid; these will ensure you can make the best start possible. You will then be ready to experiment and create a range of beautiful products!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1533651868
• ISBN13: 9781533651860
• Release Date: June 2016
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0"