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Blacksmithing basics for the homestead Cover Image Book

Blacksmithing basics for the homestead / Joe DeLaRonde ; illustrations by Joe DeLaRonde ; photographs by Jess Leonard.

DeLaRonde, Joe. (Author). Leonard, Jess. (Added Author).

Summary:

Traditional blacksmithing returns to its roots with Blacksmithing for the Homesteader. Here author and master blacksmith Joe DeLaRonde demonstrates the basic skills and techniques needed to make the tools and accoutrements required for life on the homestead or ranch. Detailed and easy-to-understand instructions, illustrations, and photographs will help the beginning blacksmith set up the forge, get the fire hot enough for welding, and craft the tools needed for blacksmithing. Learn how to forge everything from weapons and tools-knives, axes, screwdrivers, hammers, and chains-to home-helpers like forks, coat hooks, towel bars, and candle holders, and more!

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781586857066
  • ISBN: 1586857061
  • Physical Description: 135 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
  • Edition: 1st edition.
  • Publisher: Layton, Utah : Gibbs Smith, 2008.

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Formatted Contents Note:
History of Blacksmithing -- Setting up your shop -- Shop and safety tips -- Basic techniques -- Firing up the forge -- Forge tools -- Basic projects: kitchen and cooking gear -- Basic projects: amenities and tools -- Toolmaking: basics -- Toolmaking: forge welding and tempering -- Finishes and patinas -- Resources.

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Subject: Blacksmithing.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)

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Marion Library 682 DEL (Text) 37810435295224 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Haywood County Main Library 682 DeLaRonde (Text) 33115007391946 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library 682 D (Text) 39149005809470 Adult Nonfiction Available -
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