The Everyday Blacksmith: Learn to forge 55 simple projects you'll use every day, with multiple variations for styles and finishes by Nicholas Wicks
Modern smiths can use the first section of The Everyday Blacksmith as a reference for shop basics: safety tips, equipment, and techniques like spreading, using a chisel, twisting, and finishing pieces. These basics are incorporated through a series of distinctive projects that include a bookmark, spoon, and leaf fob.
The second section of the book features a diverse array of essential step-by-step blacksmith projects, which are arranged by category and difficulty. Projects include accessible techniques, functional designs, and diverse styles.
Among the techniques and projects you'll discover are:
- How to heat treat high-carbon steels
- Methods for making curved bookends
- Instructions for creating decorative functional pieces such as a towel rack and napkin rings
- How to make unique jewelry and jewelry display items
- Ideas for creating basic hardware, including latches and hinges