Download or read book Blacksmithing written by José Antonio Ares and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an accessible introduction to forging, the process of hammering or pressing steel to a finished shape, most often by applying high heat to the metal. There's an overview of materials (such as various forms of steel) as well as essential tools (including hammers, torches, and anvils). Master such techniques as creating a right-angle bend, forming a point, and making spirals and curls. You'll also learn how to craft your own nails, fasterners, and brackets. Then choose from the beginner-friendly projects, from a simple trivet to a handsome weathervane.