JIMBO420 Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I just ordered my own copy. I should get it next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKForge Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Just got mine today from Amazon! The way it is written is very easy to follow. Being at this for only a couple of months the tips she provides alone are well worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave English Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 o.k, o.k. OK!!! You guys convinced me, I just ordered her book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Gann Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 i got this book last year and yes it is amazing, one of the few books i will never get rid of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave English Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 It took a little looking but I found Lorelei Sims webpage in her book, well worth the time to explore and see the art she has created in the last 15 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brasilikilt Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Wow....definitely sounds like a book I should look into getting thanks for the heads up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J W Bennett Posted March 1, 2009 Author Share Posted March 1, 2009 I rode over to Lorelei's shop last spring. It was a nice day for a motorcycle ride. Altough she is a busy person she took the time to talk with me and she showed me around her shop and the lighting project she was working on as well. Between the ride and the visit it was probably one of my best days last year. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billp Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I have to agree with all, this is my first book recommended by some folks at the Memphis Metal Museum. I carry it around almost like a Bible and it has helped me a lot. I would highly recommend this book to anyone starting out, a great help. Bill P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cross Pein Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I have never seen such universal praise for a book - by people involved in the craft. I had looked at this book in the past on Amazon. Today I bought it. Thank you Billp for bringing this thread back to life. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigcity Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 he he i just got this book for cristmas and i love it :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Graham Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 thumbed through it the other day sounds like i need to go back to TSC and buy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brs Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 sounds good, so I just now ordered thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glilley Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I had been interested in learning blacksmithing before I got around to attending a weekend class at John Campbell, but before I ever attended a class or picked up a cross pein I ordered this book and read it cover-to-cover. When I finally made it up to the class and was able to consisantly start/bank my fire, draw out and upset, put a reverse twist on a hay hook I made and use the hot-cut hardy correctly, all in first morning, the instructor found it hard to beleive that I had never banged iron before. When I told him I had read her book before coming up, he smiled and nodded his head and said "Well, that 'splains it!". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyfinn Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Hi Just been lurking for a few weeks here. Just ordered this book from Barnes and Noble for $7.99. Here's the linkMy link Rustyfinn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hangman Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Hi Just been lurking for a few weeks here. Just ordered this book from Barnes and Noble for $7.99. Here's the linkMy link Rustyfinn WOW - that's an unbeliavable price - I just ordered one too Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul42` Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Just got mine last week... excellent, excellent book. I highly recommend it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtWerkz Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 It's a great book from a very cool lady. It was well worth buying, can't say enough about the book or Lorelei. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easilyconfused Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 While I have read the book from the library, I haven't bought it simply because I have too many how-to books that cover the same thing already. However, the pictures are very clear and explainations are well written. There are some good descriptions of projects in the back of the book as well. If I was able to, I would buy this book over some of the other "how-to blacksmith" ones I purchased before this one came out. One day there will be more funds in the bank and I can purchase this book to round out the collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brs Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Got my copy other day well worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backyard smith Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 This is a must have book in every shop. I was very impressed with the project section, from beginner to advanced it has a project for everyone. Bought mine at Borders and have seen it at B+N. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stubbs Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 i just bought this book last week. i am new to blacksmithing and so i have been reading/watching everything i can. i was lucky because i was able to buy this book at Half Price Books store. if you have one of these around you go and check them out. anyways i think i took two days to read this book and loved it. the descriptions and the pictures are outstanding. i love the fact that she has some projects in the book that goes from beginner onwards. i love the door pull. i am going to be building a storage/shop building and i plan to try and make these door pulls for the building. i have a couple other books that i have been able to find and so far i like this book the best. for a beginner smith i think it should be a mandatory book. for those who are interested Lorelei has a website, you can buy the book from her at this site. the web site is. www.blacksmithchic.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aljeter Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Got this book at half priced books yesterday. I am about 1/2 way through it, and finding it really informative. I can't wait to start making some of the projects in the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Mullins Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 One of my favorites and highly recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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