Description: Blacksmithing Basics for the Homestead by Joe Delaronde Traditional blacksmithing returns to its roots with Blacksmithing for the Homesteader. Here author and master blacksmith Joe DeLaRonde demonstrates the basic skills and techniques needed to make the tools and accoutrements required for life on the homestead or ranch. Detailed and easy-to-understand instructions, illustrations, and photographs will help the beginning blacksmith set up the forge, get the fire hot enough for welding, and craft the tools needed for blacksmithing. Learn how to forge everything from weapons and tools-knives, axes, screwdrivers, hammers, and chains-to home-helpers like forks, coat hooks, towel bars, and candle holders, and more!Joe DeLaRonde started his blacksmithing career 35 years ago with an apprenticeship under a master German blacksmith. Following the three-year apprenticeship, Joe performed general blacksmithing, including wheelwright and plow lay work, and finally found his niche re-creating the tools and weapons of the early American frontier. His works are in use around the globe by U.S. military personnel and living history enthusiasts, as well as in private collections and museums in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Europe. He continues to work at his shop in Mancos, Colorado, producing some of the finest tomahawks, axes, and knives available on the market today and is currently working on a second book about building log homes with traditional tools. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Traditional blacksmithing returns to its roots with Blacksmithing for the Homesteader. Here author and master blacksmith Joe DeLaRonde demonstrates the basic skills and techniques needed to make the tools and accoutrements required for life on the homestead or ranch. Detailed and easy-to-understand instructions, illustrations, and photographs will help the beginning blacksmith set up the forge, get the fire hot enough for welding, and craft the tools needed for blacksmithing. Learn how to forge everything from weapons and tools-knives, axes, screwdrivers, hammers, and chains-to home-helpers like forks, coat hooks, towel bars, and candle holders, and moreJoe DeLaRonde started his blacksmithing career 35 years ago with an apprenticeship under a master German blacksmith. Following the three-year apprenticeship, Joe performed general blacksmithing, including wheelwright and plow lay work, and finally found his niche re-creating the tools and weapons of the early American frontier. His works are in use around the globe by U.S. military personnel and living history enthusiasts, as well as in private collections and museums in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Europe. He continues to work at his shop in Mancos, Colorado, producing some of the finest tomahawks, axes, and knives available on the market today and is currently working on a second book about building log homes with traditional tools. Back Cover Joe DeLaRonde is a master blacksmith. Through detailed but easy-to-understand instructions, illustrations,and photographs, he teaches the basic skills of forging. Here is all the information you need to create artistic yet functional iron hardware and accoutrements for home or ranch, including: o Pokers o Shovels o Tongs o Hooks o Camp Sets o Forks o Spoons/Spatulas o Skewers (Asadas) o Nails o Hinges o Latches o Drawer Pulls o Coat Hooks o Towel Bars o Candleholders o Brooms o Hoes o Crowbars o Awls o Screwdrivers o Chain Links o Chisels o Spud or Pry Bars o Hammers o Adzes o Axes o Knives DeLaRonde started his blacksmithing career 35 years ago as an apprentice under a master German blacksmith. His works are in use around the globe by military personnel and living history enthusiasts, as well as in private collections and museums in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. He continues to work at his shop in Mancos, Colorado, producing some of the finest tomahawks, axes, and knives available on the market today. Author Biography Joe DeLaRonde started his blacksmithing career 35 years ago with an apprenticeship under a master German blacksmith. Following the three-year apprenticeship, Joe performed general blacksmithing, including wheelwright and plow lay work, and finally found his niche re-creating the tools and weapons of the early American frontier. His works are in use around the globe by U.S. military personnel and living history enthusiasts, as well as in private collections and museums in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Europe. He continues to work at his shop in Mancos, Colorado, producing some of the finest tom Table of Contents Acknowledgments 9 Introduction 11 1. History of Blacksmithing 13 Facts, Fantasy, and Old Wives Tales 13 2. Setting Up Your Shop 17 Shop Setup 17 The Forge 18 The Anvil 19 The Hammer 21 Forge and Anvil Tools 22 Accessory Tools 27 3. Shop and Safety Tips 31 4. Basic Techniques 37 Curling 37 Drawing Out 37 Flaring 38 Fullering 38 Heat Colors 39 Punching 39 Riveting 39 Scarf or Scarfing 39 Splitting 40 Twisting 40 Upsetting 40 5. Firing up the Forge 43 6. Forge Tools 47 Handles 47 Hooked Pokers 47 Straight Pokers 47 Shovels 49 Tongs 49 7. Basic Projects: Kitchen and Cooking Gear 53 Hooks 53 Pot Hooks or S Hooks 53 Camp Sets 54 Cooking Utensils 55 Forks 55 Spoons/Spatulas 56 Skewers (Asadas) 57 Trammel Hooks 58 8. Basic Projects: Amenities and Tools 65 Beam Hooks 65 Nails 65 Nailheaders 66 Nails 67 Hinges 68 Latches 69 Gate Hook Latches 70 Sliding Bolt Latches 70 Spanish Latches 71 Norfolk Latches 73 Suffolk Latches 74 Drawer Pulls 75 Drop Pulls 75 Drawer Handles 76 Coat Hooks 76 Towel Bars 78 Candleholders 80 Socket Candleholders 80 Spike Candleholders 81 Fireplace Equipment 82 Pokers 83 Shovels 84 Brooms 85 Hoes 86 Crowbars 86 9. Toolmaking: Basics 89 Awls 89 Screwdrivers 89 Household Screwdrivers 90 Shop Screwdrivers 90 10. Toolmaking: Forge Welding and Tempering 93 Forge Welding 93 Chain Links 93 Chain Link Hooks 96 Grab Hooks 96 Open Hooks 97 Clevis 97 Tempering 97 Chisels 101 Cold Chisels 101 Tang Chisels 102 Socket Handle Chisels 103 Spud or Pry Bars 104 Cleft Weld to Pry Bars 104 Center Punches 104 Hammers 105 Claw Hammers 105 Cross and Straight Peen Hammers 106 High Carbon Steel Face of the Hammer 108 Adzes 109 Spanish Adzes 110 Axes 110 Mandrels 111 Wrapped-Eye Axes 113 Punched-Eye Axes 115 Felling Axes (Long Polled) 117 Felling Axes (Short Polled) 118 Knives 119 11. Finishes and Patinas 125 Brushed 125 Paint 125 Oil/Beeswax 125 Brass/Copper 125 Pewter 126 Bluing/Browning 126 Potassium Permanganate 126 Muriatic Acid 126 Vinegar and Bleach 126 Ceramic Glazes 127 Resources 129 Works Cited 129 Suggested Suppliers 129 Abrasives 129 Blacksmith 129 Coal 129 Power Hammers 130 Steel 130 Organizations 131 Schools 131 Magazines/Periodicals 131 Miscellaneous 131 Suggested Reading 133 Glossary of Terms 134 About the Author 136 Review In 135 pages, you can learn to make your own chisels, nails, skewers, pokers, camp sets, chain links and much more. All taught by a guy who studied blacksmithing under a master German smithy, and has his wares in private collections and museums all over the place.-- "Newark Star-Ledger" (10/16/2008 12:00:00 AM) Long Description Traditional blacksmithing returns to its roots with Blacksmithing for the Homesteader. Here author and master blacksmith Joe DeLaRonde demonstrates the basic skills and techniques needed to make the tools and accoutrements required for life on the homestead or ranch. Detailed and easy-to-understand instructions, illustrations, and photographs will help the beginning blacksmith set up the forge, get the fire hot enough for welding, and craft the tools needed for blacksmithing. Learn how to forge everything from weapons and tools-knives, axes, screwdrivers, hammers, and chains-to home-helpers like forks, coat hooks, towel bars, and candle holders, and more! Joe DeLaRonde started his blacksmithing career 35 years ago with an apprenticeship under a master German blacksmith. Following the three-year apprenticeship, Joe performed general blacksmithing, including wheelwright and plow lay work, and finally found his niche re-creating the tools and weapons of the early American frontier. His works are in use around the globe by U.S. military personnel and living history enthusiasts, as well as in private collections and museums in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Europe. He continues to work at his shop in Mancos, Colorado, producing some of the finest tomahawks, axes, and knives available on the market today and is currently working on a second book about building log homes with traditional tools. Review Text "In 135 pages, you can learn to make your own chisels, nails, skewers, pokers, camp sets, chain links and much more. All taught by a guy who studied blacksmithing under a master German smithy, and has his wares in private collections and museums all over the place." Review Quote "In 135 pages, you can learn to make your own chisels, nails, skewers, pokers, camp sets, chain links and much more. All taught by a guy who studied blacksmithing under a master German smithy, and has his wares in private collections and museums all over the place." Excerpt from Book CANDLEHOLDERS Lighting fixtures are a necessity in any home and take many and varied forms. For our purpose here, we will cover the simple table candleholder and wall mount. Again, you are only limited by your imagination as to the design. There are two basic types of candleholders: the socket and the spike. Details ISBN1586857061 Author Joe Delaronde Short Title BLACKSMITHING BASICS FOR THE H Pages 134 Publisher Gibbs Smith Publishers Language English Photographer Jess Leonard ISBN-10 1586857061 ISBN-13 9781586857066 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 682 Illustrations Yes Year 2008 Publication Date 2008-08-31 Imprint Gibbs M. Smith Inc Place of Publication Layton, UT Country of Publication United States Residence US Subtitle Basics for the Homestead DOI 10.1604/9781586857066 Audience General/Trade AU Release Date 2008-07-31 NZ Release Date 2008-07-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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Book Title: Blacksmithing for the Homestead
Author: Joe Delaronde
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Publisher: Gibbs M. Smith Inc
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