The Artist Blacksmith

By Peter Parkinson

The Artist Blacksmith is the essential handbook for anyone interested in bringing a creative, contemporary approach to this ancient craft, and for those already hooked who want to improve and expand their skills. Topics covered include: the range and use of tools and materials; fundamental blacksmithing processes; working at the anvil, drawing down, bending, upsetting and spreading, hot cutting, punching, and finally, twisting and joining.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1861264283
• ISBN13: 9781861264282
• Release Date: November 2001
• Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.8" x 10.5"