A tribute to the skill and ingenuity of a versatile craftsman.
The book explains the role of the blacksmith as hardware maker,farrier and village handyman and explains the methods for fullering, upsetting and welding wrought iron. There are suggestions for setting up a blacksmith shop. Illustrated
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Aldren A. Watson is an illustrator and designer as well as woodworker and has written and illustrated many magazine articles and books, including The Blacksmith and Country Furniture, published by Norton. He lives in Brattleboro, Vermont.
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The Blacksmith: Ironworker & Farrier by Aldren A Watson,
By Richard W Mustonen (Oak Park, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Blacksmith: Ironworker and Farrier (Paperback)
Having purchased other titles by this Author, I was not disappointed when I opened this book.The illustrations were excellent, and the author presents the reader with a good description of the various skills of the Blacksmith. The Farrier information was very interesting as well as the Iron Working subjects, my main reason for buying this book was the Blacksmithing, and this book did not let me down. I have other Blacksmithing books that go into more details about techniques, but anyone who may have even the slightest interst in this trade of Blacksmithing either as a Profession or a hobby, will not be disappointed with the purchase of this book. It would be a fine addition to any Metal Working library.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent starter book,
This review is from: The Blacksmith: Ironworker and Farrier (Paperback)
This is the first Blacksmith book that I have purchased, and I havne't been disapointed. In fact I am pleased that I bought the book every time I go back and open it up (which I do quite a bit). It's rich with detailed illustrations by the author, and full of historical information about the 19th century smith, some of which is presented in a story-like fashion.I have used this book for references, ideas for projects, and of course building a forge. The chapters on building a forge and a leather lung bellows is fantastic and better than most books on the subject. This is worth it, definately.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Great book, same as Village Blacksmith,
By Lisa (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Blacksmith: Ironworker and Farrier (Paperback)
Ordered this because I have his book The Village Blacksmith, love it, and thought this one would have more good info. It's the same book though, just a different title - so I gave it to the farrier. A little disappointed that it wasn't a new book, but not a big deal.
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There are few men left who can recall the once-familiar scene that inspired Longfellow to write this tribute to the village blacksmith. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
hardy hole, mend chain, middle paddle, clamp strips, tracing wheel, finished iron, leather sides, nozzle end Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New England, New York, Henry Ford New!
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There are few men left who can recall the once-familiar scene that inspired Longfellow to write this tribute to the village blacksmith. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
hardy hole, mend chain, middle paddle, clamp strips, tracing wheel, finished iron, leather sides, nozzle end Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New England, New York, Henry Ford New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Handbook of Horseshoeing by John Dollar on page 98, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Horse and Buggy Age in New England by Edwin Mitchell on page 82, and Back Matter
- March of the Iron Men (America in two centuries, an inventory) by Roger Burlingame in Back Matter
- Famous First Facts by Joseph Nathan Kane in Back Matter
- History of Coaches by G.A. Thrupp in Back Matter
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- Hand Tools: Their Ways and Workings by Aldren A. Watson in Front Matter
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