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Art of Blacksmithing

by Alex W. Bealer
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Overview


With more than 500 illustrations, this book is perfect for craftsmen who want to set up a blacksmith shop, and for lovers of history and craft alike. This book describes and illustrates the equipment and techniques developed in more than six thousand years of working iron by hand.

Indeed, this unique book covers every aspect of a fascinating and little-known art, the fundamental craft on which the civilization of the Iron Age was built.

Synopsis

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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Book Details

Published
November 1, 2009
Publisher
Book Sales, Incorporated
Pages
438
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780785803959

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