Randy McDaniel
Auteur de A Blacksmithing Primer: A Course in Basic and Intermediate Blacksmithing [Revised Edition]
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A Blacksmithing Primer: A Course in Basic and… par Randy McDaniel
Cette critique a été écrite dans le cadre des Critiques en avant-première de LibraryThing.This book is a great reference for an aspiring blacksmith. It contains information on the layout of the forge shop, tool descriptions, smithing basics and explanations of different metal types, and projects for a beginner smith. A great reference guide for anyone interested in blacksmithing.
Cette critique a été écrite dans le cadre des Critiques en avant-première de LibraryThing.I received this book as a free copy through the Early Reviewers program.
I have never been a smith, nor do I have any plans to become one. But at any historical site (Mt Vernon, Williamsburg) I always tend to gravitate to the smithy. I could watch this sort of thing for a couple of hours.
That said, I enjoyed reading this book. I will share it with friends and family who have no interest in this sort of thing. And it will remain on my bookshelf.
I have never been a smith, nor do I have any plans to become one. But at any historical site (Mt Vernon, Williamsburg) I always tend to gravitate to the smithy. I could watch this sort of thing for a couple of hours.
That said, I enjoyed reading this book. I will share it with friends and family who have no interest in this sort of thing. And it will remain on my bookshelf.
Cette critique a été écrite dans le cadre des Critiques en avant-première de LibraryThing.Good book, nice binding, goes into far more detail than I learned in metal shop when I was young and was first introduced to using a forge and anvil, something I haven't done in probably 35 years now, but would like to get back into at some point. Overall, good educational material, would definitely recommend to those interested in the subject, and a nice accompaniment to a broader education on the subject of metalworking.
Cette critique a été écrite dans le cadre des Critiques en avant-première de LibraryThing.An excellent introduction to Blacksmithing; both myself and my older child enjoyed this book immensely. As best, with any hands-on-activity, getting practice with a blacksmith in person is advised, but with can be readily learned by reading is available in this book. It starts with a grammar section in covering the tools and layout of your typical shop; this is followed by basic techniques, and most importantly - safety. Finally, one is given simply projects - progression from simple applied techniques to more complex items. The Appendix - given the hands-on nature of this craft - is very helpful listing various In-Person resources for learning more about Blacksmithing. I would classify this book as a good overall reference - especially as an introduction to the art of Blacksmithing. Even if you aren't planning on being a blacksmith - this book might be helpful as an appendix to history lessons that deal with this craft - i.e. frontier or colonial time periods.… (plus d'informations)
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- Œuvres
- 2
- Membres
- 93
- Popularité
- #200,859
- Évaluation
- 4.5
- Critiques
- 17
- ISBN
- 4
