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The Backyard Blacksmith

Traditional Techniques for the Modern Smith

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Author:

Lorelei Sims

Format: Paperback, 176 Pages

Item: 154204

ISBN: 9781592532513

Publisher: Quarry Books

Series: Backyard

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Size: 8.12 x 10 x 0.18

Weight: 1.5 lb.

Published: June 1st 2006

DC: AQ

List Price: $24.99 $18.74

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The Backyard Blacksmith takes the mystery out of blacksmithing, but not the magic...

There is an increasing interest and revival in the art of blacksmithing as a hobby and art, and both men and women are becoming at-home blacksmiths. Blacksmithing is a simple, rewarding craft anyone can enjoy in their backyard or home workshop -- even beginners can produce useful and beautiful projects on their first try.

The Backyard Blacksmith shows you how blacksmithing can be easy to learn, and a rewarding hobby, with some patience and a working knowledge of metals, basic tools, and techniques. Through instructions and illustrations, readers will learn to make simple tools and useful items, such as nails, hinges, and handles, and also an interesting mix of artful projects, such letter openers, door knockers and botanical ornaments.

Lorelei Sims is a blacksmith and metalworking artist, and the owner of Five Points Blacksmith Shop in Charleston, Illinois. For examples of her work, see her website blacksmithchic.com

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Introduction

SECTION ONE: GETTING YOUR FEET WET

Chapter One: Your Smithy

Selecting a Site

Setting Up Your Work Space

Safety Equipment

General Safety Considerations

Protection and Clothing

Chapter Two: Gathering Tools and Equipment

Anvil

Anvil Stand

Hammer

Hammer Handles

Tongs

Anvil Tools

Handheld Tools

Coal Forge Tools

Coal Forge

Additional Tools and Equipment

Marking and Measuring Tools

Modern Technology

Chapter Three: Iron

What is Iron?

Wrought Iron

Cast Iron

What is Steel?

Commercial Forms of Steel

Chapter Four: Preliminary Skills

Coal

Fire Tending

Working with Tongs

How to Heat Your Iron Stock

Temperature Color Indication

Selecting a Forging Hammer

How to Shut Down Your Coal Forge

SECTION TWO: GETTING YOUR HANDS DIRTY

Chapter Five: Tool Usage and Forging Techniques

How to Use Anvil Tools

Tapering

Spreading

Upsetting

Bending

Scrolling

Twisting

Handheld Tooling

Chapter Six: Forge Welding and Other Assemblage Techniques

Forge Welding

Forge Welding Fire Instructions

Scarfing

Forge Welding Temperature and Appearance

Different Types of Forge Welds

Rivets

Mortise and Tenon

Crafts & Hobbies / Metal Work

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