The fundamentals of blacksmithing, ebook in pdf format
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the ebook also discusses elements of design of a project such as balance, movement, flow and tension. With these fundamental techniques you will save hours of doing it the hard way, trying to re-invent the wheel. There are many ways of reaching the same goal in blacksmithing. Some are just faster and easier than others. If you have developed an interest in blacksmithing and are trying to decide to jump in or not the book guides you through shop set up and what to watch out for and how to save money. One the great things about blacksmithing is that you can make many of your own tools. You reap the benefit of learning skills when you make a tool as well as just paying the low cost for the steel. All of more difficult projects are based on these fundamentals. In process you design your finished piece on paper and then decide what techniques you will need for each element. Develop skill with that technique on sample pieces then build your project. Sounds simple and really it is. The only catch is that it takes time the fundamentals of blacksmithing acts as a good refresher course for those who have done some smithing but may have gotten a bit rusty on some techniques. Included is a resource section which will help you locate hard to find items. You will find smithing a rewarding and surprisingly relaxing hobby. I have had many retired folks take it up as hobby for the combination of the physical activity, the rewards of producing something beautiful and useful, and it helps to ke…read more detail
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