Traditional Blacksmithing: The Fine Art of Horseshoeing and Wagon Making (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781616085513)

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.

Author: J. G. Holmstrom
ISBN-10: 1616085517
ISBN-13: 9781616085513
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2012
Pages: 204
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 7.13h x 5.02w x 0.60d