Complete Modern Blacksmith by Alexander Weygers (1997, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherPotter/Ten SPEED/Harmony/Rodale
ISBN-100898158966
ISBN-139780898158960
eBay Product ID (ePID)861060

Product Key Features

Book TitleComplete Modern Blacksmith
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1997
TopicTechnical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades, Metal Work, Sociology / Rural
IllustratorYes
GenreTechnology & Engineering, Social Science, Crafts & Hobbies
AuthorAlexander Weygers
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight23.1 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width7.8 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN96-045458
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal682
SynopsisTeach yourself the lost arts of blacksmithing, tool design, and tool repair. Design, forge, and fix your own tools, hardware, and household accessories with master craftsman and teacher Alexander G. Weygers. The Complete Modern Blacksmith contains clear, step-by-step instructions and hundreds of the author's own detailed drawings, bringing scores of time-honored techniques to modern artisans - experienced craftsmen and beginners alike. This unique resource brings together three popular but long-out-of-print classics- . The Modern Blacksmith, which covers everything from developing the correct hammer and body motions for forging and creating tools such as pliers, shovels, and hinges. . The Recycling, Use, and Repair of Tools, which stresses the reuse of old materials, featuring easy-to-follow processes. . The Making of Tools, which explores how to design, sharpen, and temper whichever tool you need, using only basic shop equipment and scrap steel. A truly invaluable resource, The Complete Modern Blacksmith is an essential volume in any craftman's library., Teach yourself the lost arts of blacksmithing, tool design, and tool repair. Design, forge, and fix your own tools, hardware, and household accessories with master craftsman and teacher Alexander G. Weygers. The Complete Modern Blacksmith contains clear, step-by-step instructions and hundreds of the author's own detailed drawings, bringing scores of time-honored techniques to modern artisans - experienced craftsmen and beginners alike. This unique resource brings together three popular but long-out-of-print classics: - The Modern Blacksmith, which covers everything from developing the correct hammer and body motions for forging and creating tools such as pliers, shovels, and hinges. - The Recycling, Use, and Repair of Tools, which stresses the reuse of old materials, featuring easy-to-follow processes. - The Making of Tools, which explores how to design, sharpen, and temper whichever tool you need, using only basic shop equipment and scrap steel. A truly invaluable resource, The Complete Modern Blacksmith is an essential volume in any craftman's library.
LC Classification NumberTJ1195.W48 1997

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  • I bought this in hopes of a complete black smithing book.. 😑

    I bought this based on reviews.. I should done more research. This is a coblers book. Do you plan on making a pair of scissors??? Or pliers??? Or do you know how to replace a shovel handle??? It is just a jumble of stuff.

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  • Smithing supreme!

    Huge collection of tools for forging your own. Excellent hand-drawn illustrations and easy observable directions!

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  • Full of Hints Tips and Helpfull Pointers

    Plenty of pictures and even some projects to practice blacksmith skills on. It's a great book for any budding blacksmith.

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  • Best basic beginning blacksmith book.

    The illustrations in this book almost tells you all you need.

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  • Awesome book

    Good book for beginners and advanced.

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  • Good information.

    More information than in the original version, however, lacks color illustrations.

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  • complete modern blacksmith

    great blacksmith instructions with photos

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  • An Outstanding Book

    Great copy of an excellent resource.

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  • Buy It!

    Outstanding book. I am glad I bought it.

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  • Great

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