This is a new corrected and revised printing of Master Blacksmith Randy McDaniel's introductory book which has sold over 35,000 copies to date. Virtually every task beginning and intermediate blacksmiths must master is presented in this excellent book. Over 400 detailed drawings help increase comprehension levels.
This is a reference manual that will be found lying open on the workbench more often than found on the bookshelf and is highly recommended to anyone swinging a hammer to shape hot metal. This is an excellent introduction to this glorious craft and an excellent resource for advancing your knowledge, skills, and vision for blacksmithing.
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Vendeur : Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. A Blacksmithing Primer (Revised Edition) by Master Blacksmith Randy McDaniel is a modern classic in the craft, relied upon by thousands of smiths, schools, and hobbyists around the world. Selling more than 40,000 copies, this authoritative guide bridges traditional technique and modern instruction with clarity and precision.This updated hardcover edition features durable lay-flat binding for workshop use and over 400 detailed drawings that illustrate every step of the process. McDaniel begins with foundational shop knowledgetools, forge setup, fuels, and safetythen moves systematically through hammering techniques, heating methods, and controlled forging practices. The book culminates in a rich series of projects and lessons that teach the practical skills needed to fabricate tongs, chisels, scrolls, and decorative forms, progressing to advanced methods such as heat treating, twisting, and forge welding.Recognized for its conversational, easy-to-follow tone, A Blacksmithing Primer has been praised by readers for its accessibility, logical progression, and the authors ability to make complex processes understandable. Educators often adopt it as a textbook for beginning blacksmithing courses, and reviewers call it a superb instructional manual and a great reference book for both novices and experienced smiths.Concluding with plans for a forge table, firebox, and anvil fabrication, along with resources for further training, this volume remains the essential foundation text for the resurgence of the craft. Durable, clearly written, and thoroughly field-tested, A Blacksmithing Primer continues to set the standard for blacksmithing education and practice. Blending time-honored methods with modern instruction, this guide leads simmering blacksmiths through shop setup, precise techniques, and creative projects. Richly illustrated with over 400 drawings, it demystifies everything from forging basics to advanced tasks, making metalwork both practical and inspiring. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781737604495
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Vendeur : California Books, Miami, FL, Etats-Unis
Etat : New. N° de réf. du vendeur I-9781737604495
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Vendeur : BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, Etats-Unis
Hardback or Cased Book. Etat : New. A Blacksmithing Primer: A Course in Basic and Intermediate Blacksmithing. Book. N° de réf. du vendeur BBS-9781737604495
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Vendeur : Russell Books, Victoria, BC, Canada
hardcover. Etat : New. Revised ed. Special order direct from the distributor. N° de réf. du vendeur ING9781737604495
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Brand New. revised edition. 174 pages. 10.00x8.00x0.60 inches. In Stock. N° de réf. du vendeur xi1737604493
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