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Secrets of the Forge: Beginning and Intermediate Projects for Blacksmiths
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- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Subject
- Hobbies & Crafts
- ISBN
- 9780997979817
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Artisan North America
ISBN-10
099797981X
ISBN-13
9780997979817
eBay Product ID (ePID)
22038779168
Product Key Features
Original Language
Italian
Book Title
Secrets of the Forge : Beginning and Intermediate Projects for Blacksmiths
Number of Pages
225 Pages
Language
English
Topic
General
Publication Year
2018
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art, Crafts & Hobbies
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
11 in
Item Weight
48.1 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2018-938415
Synopsis
In this fascinating and useful project book for beginning and intermediate level blacksmiths and hobbyists, twenty-four master blacksmiths share their techniques on a great variety of jobs, ranging from the basic and simple to the more complex and artistic. This large 250-page hardcover book measures 9-1/2-inches x 11-1/4-inches and contains 48 different blacksmithing projects. The individual steps of each job are clearly illustrated with high quality close-up color photos. Secrets of the Forge begins with basic smithing jobs such as twisting bars and making spearhead shapes and scrolls. As you progress through the book the projects become more difficult and complex and involve forging truly artistic iron sculptures such as a duck in flight, a snail, flowers, a dragon, a nude, and more. The book concludes with two highly specialized projects: making a Damascus steel blade, and the construction of a fully functional hand-forged lock. There is a wealth of knowledge in this excellent book. Experienced professional smiths will get as much from it as novices. Antonello Rizzo is also the author of The Blacksmith's Project Book: Intermediate & Advanced Projects from European Masters which picks up where Secrets of the Forge leaves off., This is a new English language translation of the international bestseller, Secrets of the Forge: Beginning and Intermediate Projects for Blacksmiths.In this fascinating and useful project book for beginning and intermediate level blacksmiths, twenty-four Italian master blacksmiths share their techniques with you on a great variety of jobs, ranging from the basic and simple to the more complex and artistic. This large 250-page hardcover book measures 9 ½-inches x 11-¼ inches and contains 48 different blacksmithing projects. The individual steps of each job are clearly illustrated with high quality close-up color photos. The text in this new translation has been expertly edited so all technical details are clear to the reader. Secrets of the Forge begins with basic smithing jobs such as twisting bars and making spearhead shapes and scrolls. As you progress through the book the projects become more difficult and complex and involve forging truly artistic iron sculptures such as a duck in flight, a snail, flowers, a dragon, a nude, and more.The book concludes with two highly specialized projects: making a Damascus steel blade, and the construction of a fully functional hand-forged lock. There is a wealth of knowledge in this excellent book. Experienced professional smiths will get as much from it as novices. Antonello Rizzo is also the author of The Blacksmith's Project Book: Intermediate & Advanced Projects from European Masters which picks up where Secrets of the Forge leaves off.
LC Classification Number
MLCM 2022/41188 (T)
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