Traditional Blacksmithing

Only a long time blacksmith with genuine care for his craft and the well-being of all blacksmiths could produce such a wonderful guide. Holmstrom provides not just practical instruction for all manner of small-scale blacksmith work, but intersperses his guidance with more general life lessons for bl [...]
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Only a long time blacksmith with genuine care for his craft and the well-being of all blacksmiths could produce such a wonderful guide. Holmstrom provides not just practical instruction for all manner of small-scale blacksmith work, but intersperses his guidance with more general life lessons for blacksmiths, such as not falling prey to habits of intemperance. More than just a snapshot of a bygone era, the style and the content of "Traditional Blacksmithing" will appeal to readers of today, thanks to Holmstrom's generous and patient approach. Topics covered include: setting up shop, building your own machinery, repairing horse hooves, fixing your tools, and even how to have a good reputation in the community.