Traditional Blacksmithing
The Fine Art of Horseshoeing and Wagon Making
Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, Art Technique, Sculpture, Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Metal Work
| Author: | J. G. Holmstrom | ISBN: | 9781626366497 |
| Publisher: | Skyhorse | Publication: | February 6, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Skyhorse | Language: | English |
| Author: | J. G. Holmstrom |
| ISBN: | 9781626366497 |
| Publisher: | Skyhorse |
| Publication: | February 6, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Skyhorse |
| Language: | English |
Only an experienced blacksmith with genuine care for his craft and the livelihood 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 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 building a strong reputation in the community.
Only an experienced blacksmith with genuine care for his craft and the livelihood 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 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 building a strong reputation in the community.
