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A Blacksmithing Primer: A Course in Basic and Intermediate Blacksmithing

by Randy McDaniel

A practical guide to foundational blacksmithing skills

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A practical guide to foundational blacksmithing skills

Randy McDaniel’s revised primer is organized around basic and intermediate blacksmithing tasks, presenting the skills involved in shaping hot metal with a hammer. More than 400 drawings support the instruction, giving the book a visual reference component alongside its explanations. The source describes it as an introductory manual that also addresses work for those building on their existing knowledge, making it relevant across early stages of learning the craft.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Adults beginning to learn blacksmithing
  • Blacksmiths seeking a reference for basic and intermediate tasks
  • Readers interested in metalworking craft manuals

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BlacksmithingMetalworking techniquesCraft instructionVisual learning

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Book overview

This is a new corrected and revised 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.

--Randy McDaniel
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