The Backyard Blacksmith: Traditional Techniques for the Modern Smith

This guide teaches the basics of blacksmithing through step-by-step, illustrated projects. This book by an expert blacksmith and metal artist explains blacksmithing tools, heating techniques, and different types of metal. Readers learn to make simple tools and useful items like nails, hinges, and handles, as well as artful projects like letter openers, door knockers, and botanical ornaments. The book also includes step-by-step, illustrated projects for hooks, door and gate pulls, wall-mounted hooks, knockers, racks, and more.

Full-color photography illustrates the steps and enhances the understanding of the text. With this book, beginning blacksmiths can learn to transform metal from its raw shape into useful and beautiful things.

(This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)