Mastering the Fundamentals of Blacksmithing - The Skills of a Blacksmith, Volume 1
By: Mark Aspery
Mastering the Fundamentals of Blacksmithing is a comprehensive and detailed guide designed for both beginner and intermediate blacksmiths. Authored by Mark Aspery, this 300-page hardbound book is an expanded collection of course material from the author’s own blacksmithing school. It offers a project-based approach, representing 120 hours of student learning in a home workshop environment. The book covers everything from the basic principles of blacksmithing to more advanced projects, with a focus on creating, heat treating, and using your own tools. Each project is carefully structured to build on the previous one, ensuring a solid foundation in blacksmithing skills. Additionally, it includes a thorough section on working safely within the smithy.
Key Features:
- Pages: 300
- Format: Hardbound
- Photos: Over 1,200 detailed images
- Project-Based Learning: Step-by-step projects that guide the student from basic to advanced blacksmithing skills.
- Tool Making Focus: Emphasis on creating, heat treating, and using your own blacksmithing tools.
- Safety First: Includes a dedicated section on safety practices within the smithy.
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