June 26, 200718 yr The Backyard Blacksmith ISBN 1-59253--251-9 176 page Lorelei Sims As the books title suggests this book is aimed at the backyard hobby smith. However I would recommend it to any smith at any level. Lorelei starts with the shop setup and tools and goes thru basic techniques, forge welding/joinery, tool making and then puts it all to use with well explained projects and lots of pictures of the details. While none of this is new to blacksmithing "how to books" the high quality pictures and Lorelei's delivery of the material and her sense of humor make this book an enjoyable experience. There are several corrections that Lorelei has acknowledged on her web site and will be addressed in the next printing. Well worth both the price and your time, John
June 26, 200718 yr JWBIRONWORKS, in total agreement! I have 6-8 blacksmith books and this is the best for newbies and oldies too! I am using it when teaching one day 'beginner' classes and recommend it to the students for refreshing and project ideas. I rate this book a 10
June 26, 200718 yr I am going to have to buy at least a couple more copies of this one. Every time I want to check something in it I find I have loaned it out to a student. surely a good book for getting started Finnr
August 22, 200718 yr hi every one. i have heard a bout this book frome a friend of mine, but he found it in an "antice" shoop for books. anny one knows hat it cost and where i can buy it?? kindest regards. Sweden. Karl Pedersen
August 22, 200718 yr Karl, It is available for purchase at Amazon.com books click Link Amazon.com: Online Shopping for Electronics, Apparel, Computers, Books, DVDs & more Then enter the book title or ISBN# and it will come right up. It sells new for about $15.00 to $20.00 US dollars at that web site. Good Luck TIM
October 17, 200718 yr Great book! And a really nice lady. I talked with her some at Quad State. ...there will be an announcement concerning Lorelei Sims this Saturday at the Hammer In. Peyton
October 19, 200718 yr Also Lorelei is coming down to OZ , not sure when.Last I heard it was going to be in summer (our summer) . With luck she should be doing a couple of workshops.
October 20, 200718 yr I just bought(ordered) it from ebay breand new in the package for $13.62 + $7.00 ish for shipping so it costed about $21.00 shipped new . Can`t wait to get it
October 23, 200718 yr I bought this one at borders and really like the way it is written out from an experienced point of view that seems intended for the beginner/beginner-intermediate. She really shows how things can be done and the tips and tricks are great. The photography is really well done as well.
October 31, 200718 yr I received this book as a gift and I am rather impressed.its a good all around book as has been said for the beginner to intermediate though I think it would be better with a tong tutorial but that's what ifi is for lol.
November 1, 200718 yr I highly recommend this book. I got my though the Lib. though Lib inter-loan book to look at the book to see if I should buy this book. which I will
December 24, 200718 yr Just received my copy of this book, well written book. Loads of great info! Highly recommended.
December 24, 200718 yr i bought it read it and passed it along to my friend , it was my first book and has many valuable lessons just by her writing i can tell she is a person that can have fun while learning i went to a blacksmithing demo and this kid had bad insect bites all over his body and there is a section in the book that says the slack tub will heal these bites i tried to convince this kid to get in the slack tub and take a bath. his mama stopped him
January 5, 200818 yr Got mine bout a month ago. very very good at explaining the basics and getting you in the groove as it suggests. Easy to read and understand. Once I get farther along and become a lot better of a smith, ill probaly do a one day class for pertty much free and use the book as a guideline.....in a few years.
January 7, 200818 yr Not to make anyone jealous.... I volunteer a week each year working at a summer camp on the campus of Eastern Illinois University, which just happens to be in Charleston, Illinois. Which just happens to also be where The Five Points Blacksmith Shop is located. I picked up my very own personally signed copy from Lorelei herself just shortly after it was published, and got to check out the shop while I was there. Wonderful lady to talk to, and a marvelous shop. "For Aaron- Thank you + happy Forging Lorelei Sims" :) -Aaron @ the SCF
January 10, 200818 yr Cool, im green with envy, kind of. Would like to see the shop some day and meet her.
November 24, 200817 yr i went to a blacksmithing demo and this kid had bad insect bites all over his body and there is a section in the book that says the slack tub will heal these bites i tried to convince this kid to get in the slack tub and take a bath. his mama stopped him I do believe the slack tub cure was for poison ivy. I just finished reading the book. I really enjoyed it and found it very useful as a novice.
November 25, 200817 yr With Christmas just around the corner that book is worth its weight in gold just for the projects. After saying that, the rest of the info is brilliant as well.
November 25, 200817 yr I have to say that I have read this book cover to cover more than 20 times. This book has been great for me. It gave me more than just the basics without overwhelming me with too much metallurgy. While I think there is much more in depth info out there. I think this book is one of the finest beginner and intermediate books around. If you haven't read this one, do yourself a favor and find a copy. :)
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