A Blacksmithing Primer: A Course in Basic and Intermediate Blacksmithing

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A Blacksmithing Primer: A Course in Basic and Intermediate Blacksmithing

Hardcover, 174 pages, Illustrated

This is the New Corrected, Revised and Economically Priced Hardcover Edition of Randy McDaniel's Bestseller for Beginning and Intermediate Level Blacksmiths 

“(Randy McDaniel’s) updated publication is a must-have for every smith to have as a resource. It is a complete reference book that covers almost every aspect of the art, and helps you improve your skills and knowledge with experience. Getting a second opinion on a subject can be at your fingertips with this classic in your personal library.  By the time the reader reaches page 100, they are well on their way to developing into an experienced and versatile smith at the forge.” – Chris Holt, The Hammer’s Blow (official publication of the Artist-Blacksmith’s Association of North America)

• New hardcover printing has same price as previous paperback edition!!
• Lay-flat binding; pages will stay open while you work on a project
• Corrected and with revisions
• High quality paper

This is a new corrected and revised 2023 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.

Hardcover, 174 pages, over 400 drawings.