The Art and Craft of the Blacksmith: Techniques and Inspiration for the Modern Smith

Get to know the ultimate skill for using your own two hands! The Art and Craft of the Blacksmith discusses a range of blacksmithing tools, techniques, and projects, from fundamental skills to advanced forging, as well as a gallery showcasing inspiring artists using innovative techniques today.

Craftspeople making the transition from interest to hobby and beyond will find both inspiration and practical how-to projects in this comprehensive reference to ironwork. Beginning with an overview of iron and the traditions of historical forging, professional blacksmith Robert Thomas offers everything you need to get started or to take your work to the next level.

• Forged a Guide to Becoming a Blacksmith
• The Complete Modern Blacksmith
• The Home Blacksmith: Tools, Techniques, and 40 Practical Projects for the Blacksmith Hobbyist
• A Blacksmithing Primer: A Course in Basic and Intermediate Blacksmithing
• The Art of Blacksmithing
• The Backyard Blacksmith
• Winco BR-9 Butcher Block Brush
• Hardening, Tempering and Heat Treatment (Workshop Practice)
• New Edge of the Anvil: A Resource Book for the Blacksmith
• Blacksmith's Manual Illustrated