Practical Forging and Art Smithing (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Googerty, Thomas Francis

 
9781334328404: Practical Forging and Art Smithing (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master practical forging with clear, hands-on guidance on building and using a school forge, handling tools, and shaping metal. Learn essential techniques from heat control to tempering steel and finishing parts.

This guide presents a practical view of blacksmithing for classroom shops and hobbyists. It covers choosing and placing a forge, essential safety, and the core tools used in forging and finishing metal parts. Readers will learn through step-by-step explanations tied to common projects and exercises.


  • How to set up a down-draft forge with proper airflow and smoke control

  • Which anvils, hammers, and tongs suit different tasks and stock

  • Techniques for heating, shaping, punching, and finishing metal

  • Introduction to hardening, tempering, and color as a guide for steel tools



Ideal for students, hobbyists, and makers seeking a clear, hands-on path into practical forging and metalworking.

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