Art of Blacksmithing FROM OUR EDITORS
Learn how an 18th-century iron hinge was made, how an intricate trivet was formed, and how a muzzle-loading rifle barrel was welded in this book describing and illustrating the art of working iron by hand. Reflecting respect for specialized skills, the author explains equipment and techniques developed over more than 6,000 years, re-creating nostalgia for the world of the smithy and his little-known craft.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Revised edtion. Tells how they did it in yesteryear. Over 500 illustrations show how they made everything from knives to horsehoes, from iron grills to rifle barrels and barrel hoops.
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