Blacksmithing EBook

[ESpy]

For those who want to learn a wee bit more about how to go about blacksmithing without access to the "proper" tools - as I've demoed at a couple of the moots - there is a PDF of "Basic Blacksmithing - An introduction to toolmaking with locally available materials" online. My understanding is that this was originally written as a primer for people to go out and teach the basics in less industrial countries.

http://ftpforge.chez-alice.fr/Blacksmithing.pdf

(I haven't been able to find out what the copyright situation is regarding this either - I have the hardcopy purchased through Amazon)

 

[pumbaa]

I have this book too . Its useful if your just starting out in blacksmithing ,
It shows how they smith in the poorer countries in a much simpler manner .
Definately worth a read .
Pumbaa

 

[Abbe Osram]

Thanks mate, I dont have the book and was happy to get it.

thanks
Abbe

 

[demographic]

Good stuff, thanks for the link

Regards Scott

 

[Mooney]

cheers for this a great read and reference

 

[demographic]

Funny thing is that I have kept hold of a 18 inch section of 110 Lb per yard railway track for about 14 years just to use as an anvil.

Maybe it will get a bit more use now

 

[cronos]

Thanks for that link, great stuff!

Cronos

 

[g4ghb]

thanks for the link mate! - i've got my 'copy' now ~ just something else for swmbo to complain about

 

[Dreadhead]

going to ressurect this thread as i'm after ebooks on blacksmithing. Soon i will have access to a forge and really want to try my hand at forging, just something simple so after any good resources to get my introduced to it any help would be great

 

[Paddytray]

Search for .
Practical_blacksmithing-1900.pdf
Blacksmithing.pdf
Practical_blacksmithing.pdf
They are some of mine but I can't remember there sources.
P.m me your email ill send them over if you struggle boss .

Paddytray .;

 

[Dreadhead]

got those one bud cheers

 

[Paddytray]

http://archive.org/search.php?query=blacksmithing

 

[Dreadhead]

nice one cheers!

 

[Paddytray]

How did you get on have you found any worth a look . I was recommended a book . The complete modern blacksmith by Alexander G. WEYGERS

I found a copy on Amazon. Its worth a read mate .
Paddytray .;

 

[Dreadhead]

the ones of interest i already had i think, i did just buy one off amazon for a couple quid though. have heard that modern blacksmith book is good too may get that. need to read the half a dozen i already have first though

 

[Paddytray]

I know its alot of reading! .
I spent a year reading / watching on youtube . bcuk helped alot so did the britishblades forum . And iforgeiron forum . All before I lit a forge and im still doing all the above today .
Good luck I hope for some w.i.p posts from you very soon .
Paddytray .;

 

[Dreadhead]

nice one, i know it's one of those skills that only comes with practice so heres hoping!

 

[colly]

thanks that's great.

 

[Paddytray]

Your more crafty than I Hamish I reckon you will create some fine work in no time i'm sure.
(I keep cracking steel lol)

 

[Dreadhead]

oh we shall soon see