The backyard blacksmith : traditional techniques for the modern smith /
Sims, Lorelei,
The backyard blacksmith : traditional techniques for the modern smith / Lorelei Sims. - 176 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Originally published: Beverly, Mass. : Quarry Books, 2006.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-169) and index.
Your smithy -- Gathering tools and equipment -- Iron -- Preliminary skills -- Tool usage and forging techniques -- Forge welding and other assemblage techniques -- Making your own tooling -- Projects. Introduction -- Section One: Getting Your Feet Wet. Chapter One: Your Smithy. Selecting a Site; Setting Up Your Work Space; Safety Equipment; General Safety Considerations; Protection and Clothing -- Chapter Two: Gathering Tools and Equipment. Anvil; Anvil Stand; Hammer; Hammer Handles; Tongs; Anvil Tools; Hand Held Tools; Coal Forge Tools; Coal Forge; Additional Tools and Equipment; Marking and Measuring Tools; Modern Technology -- Chapter Three: Iron. What is Iron?; Wrought Iron; Cast Iron; What is Steel?; Commercial Forms of Steel -- Chapter Four: Preliminary Skills. Coal; Fire Tending; Working with Tongs; How to Heat your Stock; Temperature Color Indication; Selecting a Forging Hammer; How to Shut Down your Coal Forge. Section Two: Getting Your Hands Dirty. Chapter Five: Tool Usage and Forging Techniques. How to Use Anvil Tools; Tapering; Spreading; Upsetting; Bending; Scrolling; Twisting; Hand Held Tooling -- Chapter Six: Forge Welding and Other Assemblage Techniques. Forge Welding; Forge Welding Fire Instructions; Scarfing; Forge Welding Temperature and Appearance; Different Types of Forge Welds; Rivets; Mortise and Tenon; Shrinking; Collars; Wraps -- Chapter Seven: Making your Own Tooling. Resources Needed to Make Your Own Tools; Drift; Hand-Held Punch; Hand-Held Slit Chisel; Twisting Bar; Hold Fast, Hold Down; Hot Cut Hardy; Cold Cut Hardy; Nail Header; Hardy Bending Fork; Roll Bar; Monkey Tool; Adjustable Twisting Wrench; Pritchel Plate; Hand Held Bending Fork; Working with High Carbon Tool Steel -- Section Three: Getting in the Groove. Chapter Eight: Projects. Drive Hook, J-Hook and S-Hook; Stakes for Glass Vessels; Door Pull; Gate Pull; Leaf Letter Opener; Wall Mount Hook and Dinner Bell; Camping Pot Rack; Scroll Candle Holder; Camping Tripod; Forge Fire Tools; BBQ Fork with Basket Weave Handle; Door Knocker; Gate Latch; Pot and Utensil Rack; Snake; Rasp Asp; Touchmark; Finishing your ironwork -- Conclusion -- Resources -- Glossary.
Written by an expert in blacksmith and metal artist, this book provides readers with a basic understanding of blacksmithing, including an explanation of tools, heating techniques, and different types of metal along with step-by-step, illustrated projects including hooks, door and gate pulls, wall-mounted hooks, knockers, racks, and more.
9780785825678 0785825673
Book Sales, C/O Hachette Three Center Plaza, Boston, MA, USA, 02108-2003 SAN 200-2205
2005034870
Blacksmithing--Amateurs' manuals.
Metal-work.
The backyard blacksmith : traditional techniques for the modern smith / Lorelei Sims. - 176 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Originally published: Beverly, Mass. : Quarry Books, 2006.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-169) and index.
Your smithy -- Gathering tools and equipment -- Iron -- Preliminary skills -- Tool usage and forging techniques -- Forge welding and other assemblage techniques -- Making your own tooling -- Projects. Introduction -- Section One: Getting Your Feet Wet. Chapter One: Your Smithy. Selecting a Site; Setting Up Your Work Space; Safety Equipment; General Safety Considerations; Protection and Clothing -- Chapter Two: Gathering Tools and Equipment. Anvil; Anvil Stand; Hammer; Hammer Handles; Tongs; Anvil Tools; Hand Held Tools; Coal Forge Tools; Coal Forge; Additional Tools and Equipment; Marking and Measuring Tools; Modern Technology -- Chapter Three: Iron. What is Iron?; Wrought Iron; Cast Iron; What is Steel?; Commercial Forms of Steel -- Chapter Four: Preliminary Skills. Coal; Fire Tending; Working with Tongs; How to Heat your Stock; Temperature Color Indication; Selecting a Forging Hammer; How to Shut Down your Coal Forge. Section Two: Getting Your Hands Dirty. Chapter Five: Tool Usage and Forging Techniques. How to Use Anvil Tools; Tapering; Spreading; Upsetting; Bending; Scrolling; Twisting; Hand Held Tooling -- Chapter Six: Forge Welding and Other Assemblage Techniques. Forge Welding; Forge Welding Fire Instructions; Scarfing; Forge Welding Temperature and Appearance; Different Types of Forge Welds; Rivets; Mortise and Tenon; Shrinking; Collars; Wraps -- Chapter Seven: Making your Own Tooling. Resources Needed to Make Your Own Tools; Drift; Hand-Held Punch; Hand-Held Slit Chisel; Twisting Bar; Hold Fast, Hold Down; Hot Cut Hardy; Cold Cut Hardy; Nail Header; Hardy Bending Fork; Roll Bar; Monkey Tool; Adjustable Twisting Wrench; Pritchel Plate; Hand Held Bending Fork; Working with High Carbon Tool Steel -- Section Three: Getting in the Groove. Chapter Eight: Projects. Drive Hook, J-Hook and S-Hook; Stakes for Glass Vessels; Door Pull; Gate Pull; Leaf Letter Opener; Wall Mount Hook and Dinner Bell; Camping Pot Rack; Scroll Candle Holder; Camping Tripod; Forge Fire Tools; BBQ Fork with Basket Weave Handle; Door Knocker; Gate Latch; Pot and Utensil Rack; Snake; Rasp Asp; Touchmark; Finishing your ironwork -- Conclusion -- Resources -- Glossary.
Written by an expert in blacksmith and metal artist, this book provides readers with a basic understanding of blacksmithing, including an explanation of tools, heating techniques, and different types of metal along with step-by-step, illustrated projects including hooks, door and gate pulls, wall-mounted hooks, knockers, racks, and more.
9780785825678 0785825673
Book Sales, C/O Hachette Three Center Plaza, Boston, MA, USA, 02108-2003 SAN 200-2205
2005034870
Blacksmithing--Amateurs' manuals.
Metal-work.