Blacksmithing Basics for the Homestead

Description

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.;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. 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.