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Blacksmithing basics for the homestead / Joe DeLaRonde ; illustrations by Joe DeLaRonde ; photographs by Jess Leonard.
Master blacksmith Joe DeLaRonde demonstrates the basic skills and techniques needed to make the tools and accoutrements required for life on the homestead or ranch. Detailed and easy-to-understand instructions, illustrations, and photographs will help the beginning blacksmith set up the forge, get the fire hot enough for welding, and craft the tools needed for blacksmithing.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781586857066
- ISBN: 1586857061
- Physical Description: 135 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: Layton, Utah : Gibbs Smith, Publisher, ©2008.
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- Formatted Contents Note:
- History of Blacksmithing -- Setting up your shop -- Shop and safety tips -- Basic techniques -- Firing up the forge -- Forge tools -- Basic projects: kitchen and cooking gear -- Basic projects: amenities and tools -- Toolmaking: basics -- Toolmaking: forge welding and tempering -- Finishes and patinas -- Resources.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Public Library | 682 DEL (Text) | 000178437 | Nonfiction | Available | - |
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