I have seen requests for good blacksmithing books.not sure where, I get lost on this site.i hope this is the right place to put this. however these are my favorites .1/ the blacksmiths craft,a primer of tools & methods by charles mc raven, (storey publishing) exellent book for novices. & those in the early stages .I have had this book for some years & often refer to it, the author writes with humor, knowledge & a sense of history. 2/ the art of blacksmithing by alex bealer (castle) everything from lighting the forge to armory, If i could only have one, it would be the first. I hope this helps somone.

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