Master MIG welding and the metal fabrication techniques you need to repair, create, and duplicate projects in your home welding studio. Learn to Weld starts with the basics: setting up your studio, the right safety gear and safety procedures, and the equipment and materials you will need to begin with welding. With the help of step-by-step metalworking photos and tutorials, you will learn detailed techniques for cutting and grinding, and for joinery using a MIG welder. Practice the techniques an...
The Art of the Japanese Sword
by Yoshindo Yoshihara, Leon Kapp, and Hiroko Kapp
In The Art of the Japanese Sword, master swordsmith Yoshindo Yoshihara offers a detailed look at the entire process of Japanese sword making, including the finishing and appreciation of Japanese blades. Japanese sword art stands out in many ways: functionality as a weapon, sophisticated metallurgy and metalsmithing, the shape of the blade itself-all contribute to the beauty of these remarkable weapons. The Art of the Japanese Sword conveys to the reader Japanese samurai sword history and Japane...
Blacksmithing on the Farm - With Information on the Materials, Tools and Methods of the Blacksmith
by Various Authors
Discover the creative potential of two very different, yet complimentary, materials. From mirror frames to fire screens, clear, step-by-step instructions and over 150 color photos guide the wire crafter through this inexpensive and accessible craft.
The Painted Furniture Sourcebook contains a unique collection of photographs gathered from around the wo rld showing the variety, traditions, beauty and accessibilit y of this decorative art. '
Examines the art of the siversmith in colonial times.