[TheForge] Book Recommendations

[schade at acegroup.cc]

> Justin,
> Bealer's book was inspirational to many.  Otherwise it's just about 
> useless.
> Best of luck,
> Bruce
> NJ
>


I liked Bealers book. I still pick it up now and then and page thru. I 
never have understood why some think it is useless.

But the book that really helped me was...

Blacksmithing for the Home Craftsman
by Joe Pehoski

This book (really more like a pamphlet) has good instruction on running 
a coal/coke fire and good plans on making a cut off hardy and a pair of 
tongs. I paid $3 for it (new) from Centuar back then. I see there are 
three copies on Amazon (used). No idea if it's still available new.

Bob