[TheForge] Blacksmith reading list

[Mike Linn]

A few books in my library.

Kunstschmiedepraxis - Wolf
Kunstschmeieden in Beispienlen - Wolf
Der Kunstschmied - Schmirler
IL Ferro Battuto - Ciscato
Schmiedkunst am Haus - Schmirler
Wrought Iron - Kuhn
Wrought Iron Artistry - Schmirler
Werk und Wekzeug des Kunstschmieds - Schmirler
The Complete Metalsmith - McCreight
The Blacksmiths Cookbook: Recipes in Iron - Whitaker
Practical Projects for the Blacksmith - Tucker
 From Forge & Anvil:Eric Riesel Hill Country Ironworker - Leslie
The Blacksmiths Craft: The Legacy of Francis Whitaker - Dixon
Decorative Ironwork - Hamlyn
Decorative Ironwork of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance - Hafner-Alteneck
Fireplace Accessories - Meilach
The Contemporary Blacksmith - Meilach
Designs and Products from the Forge - Zimmer
Manual of Basic Blacksmithing - Ager
Art in Iron Vol I, II, III & IV - Larson Pub.
Art Deco Ornamental Ironwork - Martinie
Ornamental Ironwork: An Illustrated Guide to its Design, History & Use in 
American Architecture - Southworth
Charleston Blacksmith: The work of Philip Simmons - Vlach (2 copies - 1 
signed by PS)
Practical Blacksmithing and Metalworking - Blandford
New Edge of the Anvil - Andrews
Early Ironware - Horst & Smith
Professional Smithing - Streeter
The Complete Modern Blacksmith - Weygers
Hooks, Rings & Other Things: An Illustrated Index of New England Iron - Barnes
Decorative Antique Ironwork - D'Allemagne
Decorative and Sculptural Ironwork - Meilach
Practical Blacksmithing  Vol 1,2, 3 & 4 - Richardson
The Art of Blacksmithing - Bealer
Treasury of Ironwork Designs - Grafton
Wrought Ironwork - Rural Development Commission
The Artist Blacksmiths Craft - Schramm
My Life as Artist Blacksmith - Schramm
Art Nouveau Decorative Ironwork - Menten
Catching the Fire: Philip Simmons, Blacksmith - Lyons
Creative Wrought Ironwork - Underwood


Some are better than others but Ive gained insights from each.

But if I had to pick 3 or 4 for a beginner -
'New Edge of the Anvil' for the basics
'Kunstschmeieden in Beispienlen' for more advanced How To
'IL Ferro Battito' or 'The Contemporary Blacksmith' for what is possible

mike



At 03:32 PM 10/29/2005, you wrote:
>So far this is what has been mentioned over the past few days.
>
>Please feel free to add to this list..
>
>Not in any particular order..
>
>Books:
>Alex W Bealer : "The Art of Blacksmithing"
>Charles McRaven : "Country Blacksmithing" & "The Blacksmiths Craft"
>Ted Tucker : "Practical Projects for the Blacksmith"
>Randy McDaniel : "Blacksmithing primer : a course in Basic and
>Intermediate Blacksmithing"
>Jack Andrews : "New Edge Of The Anvil" & "The New Edge Of The Anvil"
>Otto Schmirler : WERK UND WERKZEUG DES KUNDSTSCHMIEDS.
>Joe Pehoski : "Blacksmithing for the Home Craftsman"
>Francis Whitaker : "The Blacksmiths Cookbook"
>Alexander Weyger : The Modern Blacksmith", "The making of Tools" (and
>the other one..LOL)
>J. Converse : "Beginning Blacksmithing with projects"
>
>COSIRA Books online (check link below)


            Mike Linn
      Artist Blacksmith
          McCalla, AL
        AFC Webmaster
http://afc.abana-chapter.com

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