The Complete Modern Blacksmith - Alexander Weygers

nTeach yourself the lost arts of blacksmithing, tool design, and tool repair. n n Design, forge, and fix your own tools, hardware, and household accessories with master craftsman and teacher Alexander G. Weygers. The Complete Modern Blacksmith contains clear, step-by-step instructions and hundreds of the author's own detailed drawings, bringing scores of time-honored techniques to modern artisans - experienced craftsmen and beginners alike. n This unique resource brings together three popular but long-out-of-print classics: n n - The Modern Blacksmith, which covers everything from developing the correct hammer and body motions for forging and creating tools such as pliers, shovels, and hinges. n - The Recycling, Use, and Repair of Tools, which stresses the reuse of old materials, featuring easy-to-follow processes. n - The Making of Tools, which explores how to design, sharpen, and temper whichever tool you need, using only basic shop equipment and scrap steel. n n A truly invaluable resource, The Complete Modern Blacksmith is an essential volume in any craftman's library.n