Practical Blacksmithing: The Four Classic Volumes in One by Richardson, M. T.

Practical Blacksmithing: The Four Classic Volumes in One

The blacksmith's ABCs--learn metalworking as taught by the old masters The forging of metal gave birth to...
$52.08 AUD
$52.08 AUD
SKU: 9780785835394
Product Type: Books
Please hurry! Only 0 left in stock
Author: M. T. Richardson
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Subtotal: $52.08
10 customers are viewing this product
Practical Blacksmithing: The Four Classic Volumes in One by Richardson, M. T.

Practical Blacksmithing: The Four Classic Volumes in One

$52.08

Practical Blacksmithing: The Four Classic Volumes in One

$52.08
Author: M. T. Richardson
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
The blacksmith's ABCs--learn metalworking as taught by the old masters

The forging of metal gave birth to the Iron Age, and Practical Blacksmithing is the classic primer on the craft that shaped modern civilization. Featuring more than 1,000 illustrations, this foundational text describes every aspect of working with iron and steel, and is essential for both the do-it-yourself backyard blacksmith and the professional metalworker.

Originally published in four volumes in the early 20th century, this hefty, single-volume, new edition of Practical Blacksmithing is different from similar books in that it includes contributions by working tradesmen. In addition to its clear and concise instructional material, the book's editor collected the actual words of old-time blacksmiths offering their best methods, unique how-tos, original techniques, and arcane knowledge.

Industrialization and mass production may have led to the disappearance of the blacksmith from everyday life, but the art of metalwork never died. It smoldered like hot coals in a forge, and today those coals are red hot as craftsman taking up blacksmithing as a hobby or art form seek to learn the foundational aspects of the trade.

Proving that what may be old can actually be new and useful, Practical Blacksmithingdescribes all the important smithing processes: welding, brazing, soldering, cutting, bending, setting, tempering, fullering and swaging, forging, and drilling. It also includes the early history of blacksmithing and describes tools used since ancient times. In addition to thousands of other useful facts, the modern blacksmith will be introduced to old tools and learn how to make them, and can even learn how to build a retro blacksmith shop with detailed do-it-yourself plans

Author: M. T. Richardson
Publisher: Chartwell Books
Published: 10/24/2017
Pages: 912
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 3.20lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.30w x 2.20d
ISBN: 9780785835394

About the Author

M.T. Richardson was the editor of an early magazine about blacksmithing. A bible of the trade, Practical Blacksmithing collects his extensive knowledge and, in his own words, "a variety of practical information formed of contributions of hundreds of able workmen scattered over a wide area."


Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

Shipping

We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.

Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.

Related Products

Recently Viewed Products