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forging book
forging book for beginners
forging books with pictures
forging instructions
forging materials
forging tools
forging tutorial
how to forge
ironworking
Karl Gissing
Language_English
metalsmithing
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reference guide
softlaunch
Product details
- ISBN 9780764357374
- Weight: 1021g
- Dimensions: 232 x 207mm
- Publication Date: 28 Aug 2019
- Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
- Language: English
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The perfect book for beginner forgers, focusing on all aspects of forging including an overview on tools, techniques, forging methods, and metal chemistry, through over 450 photos.
Ideal for beginners or those looking to brush up their skills, this quick-reference illustrated overview explains the basics of all aspects of blacksmithing. With more than 450 photos and a focus on only the most essential tools and equipment, it keeps the information simple for the beginner.
Summaries cover the tools of forging, their uses, and the essential equipment in the work space; the differences among free-form forging, drop forging, industrial, hot work, and cold work; the steps of the process, such as bending, joining, riveting, welding, chiseling off, and splitting; and the chemistry of iron and steel.
This book also shows a gallery of 44 types of forged items, from hooks to tool handles, with comments on their forged features.
Ideal for beginners or those looking to brush up their skills, this quick-reference illustrated overview explains the basics of all aspects of blacksmithing. With more than 450 photos and a focus on only the most essential tools and equipment, it keeps the information simple for the beginner.
Summaries cover the tools of forging, their uses, and the essential equipment in the work space; the differences among free-form forging, drop forging, industrial, hot work, and cold work; the steps of the process, such as bending, joining, riveting, welding, chiseling off, and splitting; and the chemistry of iron and steel.
This book also shows a gallery of 44 types of forged items, from hooks to tool handles, with comments on their forged features.
Karl Gissing is a master smith based in Europe.
