Blacksmithing provides a photographic introduction to blacksmith practices today, offering the novice and enthusiast an insight into this ancient trade.
Learn how blacksmiths heat the metal using a variety of methods, including electric induction and traditional coal-fired forges; see the huge range of items that a metalworker can produce, including wrenches, shovels, door plates, bicycle stands, and railings; see craftspeople practicing specialist metalworking techniques, such as upsetting, collaring, twisting, fullering, and swaging; and understand how blacksmiths respect the environment by using old iron ore and scrap iron. Illustrated with photographs that will inspire and delight, Blacksmithing is a dazzling pictorial celebration of a craft as old as civilization itself.
Blacksmithing provides a photographic introduction to blacksmith practices today, offering the novice and enthusiast an insight into this ancient trade. Learn how blacksmiths heat the metal using a variety of methods, including electric induction and traditional coal-fired forges; see the huge range of items that a metalworker can produce, including wrenches, shovels, door plates, bicycle stands, and railings; see craftspeople practicing specialist metalworking techniques; and much more.
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Photographic introduction to modern blacksmithing, with details of all the tools and techniques required.
Contents:
Basics of Blacksmithing What is Blacksmithing? History; farrowing; what
blacksmiths made through the ages Artistic sculpture work today How anvils
were made Blacksmith in local community Schools of blacksmithing: Pittsburg,
Hereford, etc
Basic Techniques The fundamentals Forging and hammering Drawing; Upsetting
Bending/scrolling Punching Setting down Shrinking/tapering Tempering quench
Cutting, flattening, collaring, dishing, welding Metals types: brass, iron,
steel Soldering; rivetting; welding
The Productive Workshop Lighting and ventilation Risk of burning other
metals
Hammers Hammer types: cross pein; ball; straight; lump; sledge 22.5lb
regular use; 3lb plus persuading hammer / sledge Smith and striking Hammer
rhythm tapping the face of the anvil Wood handles different lengths;
Plastic handles Steel hammers; Factory-made hammers Hammer maintenance
Tongs Different types and uses Bits and jaws Handles and reins Face plate
Fire welded reins for extra length Flat bit hollow, round, square Shots of
blacksmith holding tongs by hand Wearing leather gloves while using tongs
Adjusting heating and reshaping loosening and tightening
Anvil tools Rasps Wire brushes
Forge types and fuels Sold fuel forges - coal, charcoal or coke Two types of
solid fuel: Bottom blast and side blast Can be bellows or fan operated Gas
forges; solid fuel forges Gas forges 2 types: Refracted cement and ceremic
blanket
Forgeable steels and iron and warnings
Hardening and tempering Red hot, cherry hot, white hot etc
Projects 1 Decorative leaf keyring 2 Punch 3 Hot cut tool 4 Bottle opener 5
Forged rose 6 Flat bit tongs 7 Utility / hunting knife
Glossary of Terms
Daniel Johnson MA is an artist blacksmith who takes on iron work commissions and teaches blacksmithing courses through his company, Forgeworks, based in south Norfolk, UK.
