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Title: Art of Blacksmithing by Alex W. Bealer, Charles McRaven, Alex W. Beale ISBN: 0-06-015225-7 Publisher: HarperCollins Pub. Date: November, 1984 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.67 (6 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Great to start with
Comment: I read this book after reading the Foxfire book on blacksmithing in my quest to learn more. Bealer goes into great detail about techniques and tools of the trade. I would recomend this book to anybody interested in taking up blacksmithing as a hobby. A word of caution is in order here though; no book can teach you all of this skill. I would recomend, in addition to reading this book, locating a smith or a college with a blacksmithing course near you and talking to them to really learn the trade. That being said, this book is a great and accurate introduction to the art. This book is economical enough that even if you don't pursue blacksmithing as a hobby, you won't be out too much and will still have all of that wonderful knowledge.
Rating: 5
Summary: A superb reference for smithing and for writers wanting info
Comment: This is one of those works that gets overlooked, but is a must for writers aside for anyone wanting more information on metal working and smithing. I especially recommend this as a foundation for anyone wanting to know more about forges in the Middles Ages and a prep for understanding how swords and armour were made. This is a starting point, but also a wealth of information I have not found elsewhere.
Beaton's book starts with a discussion about the Blacksmith. Quickly moves on to the black metal. He discusses the set up of the Blacksmith shop, then into a more details coverage of his tools, tricks and techniques. Once he has that established he go into rich writing how how the metals are formed. Especially helpful, is the home utensils chapter, a back to basics that will be invaluable to writer. Also handled are iron decorations and winds up with weaponry.
This is a must for period writers. You cannot get a better study of this subject. It will add so much to your writings to fully understand the role of this very vital master of the trade who kept people safe and provided them with the means of defence, right down to the care of horses that were so valuable to a man's very life.
Rating: 5
Summary: An excellent resource
Comment: This book is an excellent resource, both for those going into the field, and also for those with an interest in learning more about blacksmithing. Every skill outlined in the book, is backed up with scads of historical information. This book was wonderfly written and a joy to read.
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Title: The Complete Modern Blacksmith by Alexander G. Weygers ISBN: 0898158966 Publisher: Ten Speed Press Pub. Date: March, 1997 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Practical Blacksmithing and Metalworking by Percy W. Blandford ISBN: 0830628940 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Pub. Date: 01 July, 1988 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: New Edge of the Anvil: A Resource Book for the Blacksmith by Jack Andrews ISBN: 1879535092 Publisher: Skipjack Pr Pub. Date: September, 1994 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
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Title: Professional Smithing: Traditional Techniques for Decorative Ironwork, Whitesmithing, Hardware, Toolmaking, and Locksmithing by Donald Streeter ISBN: 1879335662 Publisher: Astragal Press Pub. Date: 01 November, 1995 List Price(USD): $22.95 |
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Title: Complete Bladesmith : Forging Your Way To Perfection by Jim Hrisoulas ISBN: 0873644301 Publisher: Paladin Press Pub. Date: June, 1987 List Price(USD): $42.95 |
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