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Mcraven, Charles McRaven, McRaven Charles

Blacksmith''s Craft - A Primer of Tools & Methods

English · Paperback / Softback

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Informationen zum Autor Charles McRaven is a stonemason and blacksmith, nationally known for building and repairing dozens of stone structures and log homes. He has written extensively on stone, including the books Building with Stone and Stonework , and articles for Country Journal , Fine Homebuilding , and many regional magazines. He lectures and conducts workshops and private courses in stone construction. Charles lives in Virginia. Klappentext Blacksmithing is one of the traditional lost arts deserving re-discovery by anyone interested in do-it-yourself building and crafting. Charles McRaven discovered blacksmithing when he moved back to the land in the 1970s and shares his knowledge in The Blacksmith 's Craft. Creating one 's own tools and instruments from metal enhances woodworking, stonework, building, and restoration work. In his readable and humorous style, McRaven tells readers all they need to know to begin blacksmithing. Simple and clear instructions, supplemented by step-by-step photography, show how to build a forge, how to make and/or acquire tools, and how to use those tools to create items of lasting beauty and durability. This book belongs in the reference library of everyone interested in traditional American building crafts and culture, as well as those practical folks who want to make and repair their own metal tools, household items, hardware, or farm equipment. Zusammenfassung Get that metal hot and start hammering! Setting up your own forge and crafting everyday items is easier than you might think. With simple methods, easy-to-follow photographs, and insightful tips, you’ll soon be creating items of lasting beauty and durability from iron and steel.

About the author

Charles McRaven is a stonemason and blacksmith, nationally known for building and repairing dozens of stone structures and log homes. He has written extensively on stone, including the books Building with Stone and Stonework, and articles for Country Journal, Fine Homebuilding, and many regional magazines. He lectures and conducts workshops and private courses in stone construction. Charles lives in Virginia.

Product details

Authors	Mcraven, Charles McRaven, McRaven Charles
Publisher	Storey Publishing

Languages	English
Product format	Paperback / Softback
Released	24.05.2005

EAN	9781580175937
ISBN	978-1-58017-593-7
No. of pages	256
Subjects	Guides > Hobby, home > Creative design Humanities, art, music > Art > Interior design, design Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Miscellaneous CRAFTS & HOBBIES / General, HOUSE & HOME / Hand Tools, Handicrafts, decorative arts and crafts, DIY: general, Materials science

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