This early works is a fascinating and comprehensive look at blacksmithing with much of the information still useful and practical today. It was originally published by the Council for Small Industries in Rural Areas to meet the needs of craftsmen, technical schools and apprentices' training centres. The lack of such a book was a handicap to the teaching of the subject and particularly to young men who were receiving instructions from the Council in country workshops. Contents Include: 1. The BlackSmith's Equiptment, 2. The BlackSmith's Tools, 3. The BlackSmith's Fire, 4. The BlackSmith's Work, 5. The BlackSmith's Materials, 6. Cutting off Cold Metal, 7. Rings, 8. Bends to Dimensions. It is also extensively illustrated throughout. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

· First installment in textbook series on blacksmithing, originally published in 1952 · Includes 37 lessons for beginner blacksmiths · Features crisp photography, descriptive captions, and step-by-step instructions · Learn about the hearth, blast, and anvil, and practice all necessary skills, methods, and techniques · Chapters and lessons on equipment, tools, fire, work, materials, cutting off cold metal, rings, and bends to dimensions

Originally published in 1952 by Rural Development Commission, Salisbury, England.

· Second installment in blacksmith textbook series originally published in 1953 · Focuses on the techniques of the trade of blacksmithing · Contains 33 step-by-step lessons and coordinating photography · Learn to make a variety of scrolls, water leaves, wavy bars, and ornamental gates

The Art and Craft of the Blacksmith is a visually stunning introduction to the tools, techniques, and traditions every modern smith needs to know.