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Setting up yor own forge and crafting everyday items is easier than you might think.  Charles McRaven, an accomplished blacksmith, guides you step-by-step through the process of building a simple forge from recycled materials, acquiring or crafting the basic tools, and learning the techniques to get you started in blacksmithing. McRaven, who began smithing out of a desire to make his own tools for building and restoring hewn-log homes, demonstrates his simple methods in easy-to-follow photos throughout this book.  Working under his tutelage, you’ll find yourself encouraged and confident that you, too, can create items of lasting beauty and durability from iron and steel.

Projects include: circular pot rack

Ornamental hinges

Traditional door latches

Nails and hooks

Fireplace poker and tongs

Decorative andirons

Hand-forged tools  

Paperback.