Michael Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Blacksmithing: Hot Techniques & Striking Projects By: Jose Antonio Ares Paperback: 144 pages Publisher: Lark Books (November 4, 2008) Language: English ISBN-10: 1600593844 ISBN-13: 978-1600593840 I picked this book up at a B&N a couple weeks ago, amazed that ANY new smithing book was in the crafts section of a big box book store. Its not like any other blacksmithing books I've read before. It's beautifully photographed, on a level with Lorelei Simms book. Originally published in Spain, the translation is, at times, a bit odd. But I saw techniques and working methods I'd not seen described elsewhere in my smithing library. Such as punching a hole in the end of a bar, then upsetting the metal back to thicken out the ring being formed at the end of the bar. And rolling a rod around to make a spiral that is then stretched out to form a corkscrew shape. Surprisingly, there is no mention of forge or fire welding at all. All the welding technique is modern. There's also a section on plasma cutting. There are several projects in the book, from cold twisted and screwed together trivets to a very nice waving pennant style of weather vane. The books ends with examples of artistic metalwork, including some very large sculptural installations formed with giant presses in an industrial setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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