Uncle Levi Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I just received in the mail "The Backyard Blacksmith" by Lorelei Sims. I highly recommend this book to ANYONE interested in blacksmithing. Incidently, I ordered mine on line from Alibris----a really good source for books, in or out of print and at good prices. Levi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredW Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Great book. I found it more helpful than "A Blacksmith Primer." I got mine on Amazon.com. Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Barter Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I just picked it up too. I have enjoyed it so far. I have to get my butt in gear and get on some of those projects. rvb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian C. Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 My wife ordered mine direct from Lorelei this summer. An excellent book. I understand she will be at Quad State. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Barter Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Sweet! I'll have to bring mine and have her sign it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primtechsmith Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I agree. This is a good book, especially for beginners. She takes a very common sense approach and does a good job of explaining things so even I can understand it! ;-) Peyton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anglesmith Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I too agree, Lorelei Sims book is great. It has a good combination of photos, drawings and boxed tips & facts. The SAFETY message is emphasied and practiced throughout the book. All blacksmithing books have something you can learn. We can't have too many! But I think this is the best beginners book I've seen so far and will take anyone who "has a go",from dreaming to being hooked. Happy forging. Graeme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacksmithchic Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 good afternoon, thomas dean was nice enough to send me your comments and thanks so much for your kind words and enthusiasm about the book. it was truly a labor of love. i do sell autographed copies through my web site and i will be tailgating at sofa later in month. please stop by and say hi if you are in troy. although i do not have a lot of time during the day to be on the computer, this looks like a great web site and i am looking forward to exploring the forums. if anyone has any questions or comments about the book, please feel free to contact me directly - lorelei@blacksmithchic.com have a great day! lorelei Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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