Blacksmithing Projects (Dover Crafts: Jewelry Making & Metal Work)

ISBN: 048645276X

Author: Blandford, Percy W.

Condition: New

Is blacksmithing a lost art? Not according to this master craftsman. It might be one of the world's most ancient crafts, but it remains an exciting and essential one today. Percy W. Blandford presents twenty-four different projects: some are for novices, requiring only a few tools, improvised equipment, and a single propane torch; others call for the skill and equipment of an experienced smith. Projects include:Punches and chiselsTraditional candlestickDoor latches and boltsGarden toolsWeather vanesFences and railingsTablesWheelbarrow... and many more! A book of ideas and suggestions, rather than an instruction manual on blacksmithing techniques, this volume features eighty detailed figures and diagrams. It also includes lists of materials, step-by-step instructions, and suggestions for variations in design.