P. Bedard Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I hope no one minds, but I saw this website the other day;The Art of the Blacksmith; Illustrated & Explained And was wondering if anyone has seen the publication. If so, how was it? Worth the money? I was thinking of getting 8 issues to cut down on cost and shipping. Just looking for informed reviews before I spend money on them. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-ski Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 The Artist-Blacksmith Quarterly, written and published by George Dixon is an outstanding (IMHO) resource if you are into very traditional style blacksmithing, heavy on repousse', etc. George was a head blacksmith for the Yellin Blacksmith shop in Philadelphia. So if you are a fan of Samuel Yellin style of iron work this magazine is for you. Each quarterly issue has about 20 pages. He includes a lot of tool making: punches, chisels, rivet sets, swages, etc. I just recently received the #4 issue for 2008. George had fallen behind in publication due to personal issues. He said that a renewal notice for 2009 (which is Volume 10) would be coming out this summer. George is the author of "A Blacksmith's Craft: The Legacy of Francis Whitaker, Volume 1". Part of what is holding up The Artist-Blacksmith Quarterly is that George is trying to finish up Volume 2 of the Whitaker series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P. Bedard Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 Thanks very much! I'm very much a fan of the Yellin workshop and everyone who worked (and works) there. That clinches it, I'm getting a couple of years worth now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Steinkirchner Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 i get that magezine and , though it isn't to big (only about 4 articles per magezine) it is all step by step how to stuff. very good and not terribly priced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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