Learn the art of blacksmithing from one of the most respected professionals in the trade. In Professional Smithing, Donald Streeter draws from over fifty years of hands-on experience to guide readers through the skills, tools, and techniques essential for creating high-quality, hand-forged ironwork.
Originally hard to find and long out of print, this reissued softcover edition brings back a sought-after classic — now more accessible than ever. Through clear, step-by-step instructions and detailed photographs, Streeter covers a wide range of projects and methods used in traditional small ironwork and whitesmithing.
Perfect for professional, semi-professional, and advanced amateur smiths, this guide includes:
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Workspace layout and equipment
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Toolmaking and specialized techniques
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Whitesmithing and fine finishing
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Locksmithing: locks, keys, and precision hardware
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Functional and decorative items like hinges, hasps, latches, fireplace tools, bolts, hooks, springs, and more
Whether you're aiming to recreate historic ironwork or elevate your modern craft, this book is a must-have bench reference.
Be sure to check out our blog on The Artistry of the Blacksmith
Specifications
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Format: Softcover
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Pages: 134
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Dimensions: 8.5" x 11"
- Illustrated with photos and diagrams
CONTENTS:
INTRODUCTION
- The Main Forge Area
- The Anvil
- The Secondary Forge Area
- The Bench Area
- The Bickern
- The Hand Hammer
- Hammer Control
- Anvil Tools
- The Power Hammer
- Bench Tools
- Chasing Tools
- Rivet Cutter
- Staple Bender
- Bender for Candle stand Legs
PUNCH AND DIE WORK
- The Hand Punch
- Working with Tools Steels
- Punch and Die Making
- Notching Punch for Sheet Steel
- Cold-Forming with the Hand Punch
WHITESMITHING
- Flesh Fork
- Kitchen Ladle
- Swivel Toaster
- Rush Light with Box Joint
- Pipe Tongs, American
- Pipe Tongs, English
- Standing Broiler
FIREPLACE IRONWORK
- Faceted Knob Andirons
- Fire Shovel
- Fire Tongs
- Fire Fork
- Fireplace Crane
- Rush Light Floor Stand
HARDWARE
- Staghorn Hinges
- Hinges Pintles
- Hinge-Eye Bender
- Strap Hinge Offset Bender
- Die for Rolled Hinge eyes
- Hinge-Butt Centering Jig
- Welded hasp
- Slotted hasp
- Forging in Spring Dies
- Ring Latch
- Spring Bolts
- Rat-Tail Keeper for Latch Bar
- Forming Welded Wire Rings
- Forming Split Eyes
- Bending Split Eyes
- Jig for Bending Offsets in Flat Stock
- Forging Templates
- Tinning
- Forming and Tempering Small Springs
- Norfolk Latch
LOCK WORK
- English Iron Rim Lock
- Stock Lock
- German Iron Rim Lock
- German Lever Latch
- Padlock
GLOSSARY
SOURCES OF SUPPLIES
INDEX
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