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Forged Animal Headswith Bill EppsIn this video the viewer learns the steps in creating several novelty animal heads out of square stock and a novelty horse out of a horseshoe. Epps includes ideas on applications, tips on technique, including a discussion of the molecular struc-ture of steel and why a smith makes his steel square, then round, and how to use a cross-peen hammer correctly. Forge-welding can be clearly seen in the making of one of the pieces, and Epps gives tips on how to create a good forge weld.

DVD, Full Color, 33 minutes © 2002

Order Number: AP-TT1500......................................................................................$32.95

Making Tongswith Bill EppsWatch the process of making three different styles of tong joints with three differ-ent tong heads in this quality production. First we see the Twisted Joint/ Scroll-ing Head tong, then the Traditional Joint/ Wolf-jaw tong and finally the Cham-pion Joint /Bolt Head tong. Epps also shows a variety of other specialty tongs he has made, and discusses the importance of a blacksmith being able to make their own tools. Help the blacksmith avoid frustrating mistakes in their own shop.

The viewer sees the artist using a power hammer in this video to draw out tool handles, as well. DVD, Full Color, 35 minutes © 2002


Leaves and Flowerswith Bill EppsDemonstrated are 5 leaves and 5 flowers, including several ways of cutting veins into a leaf, folding and shaping the leaf form, and specific blossoms such as a rose, a morning glory, a dogwood blossom and a calla lily. Epps shows how to achieve surface texturing on leaves and petals and discusses the mer-its of giving just the inference of a specific species, rather than trying for ex-act replication. The use of the guillotine tool, or top/bottom fuller, is shown.

DVD, Full Color, 52 minutes © 2002


Bugs and Birdswith Bill EppsEpps is shown creating critters such as a scorpion, a garden snail and a dragon-fly, as well as a hummingbird and two types of swans. These projects range from the extremely simple to the complex, and offer a quick way to add lots of or-namental appeal to a decorative project. A brief chalkboard segment enhances the viewer’s learning opportunity by outlining the steps in creating each item. DVD, Full Color, 39 minutes © 2004


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The Fly Presswith John CrouchetIn The Fly Press, you will learn to evaluate used fly presses, what to look for in a new press, how to make tooling, and much more. John also demonstrates many common blacksmith operations on the fly press such as making tenons, veining, straightening stock, bending precise circles and hot stamping. DVD, Full Color, 39 minutes © 2004

Order Number: AP-TT1400 ......................................................................................... $36.95

How to Swing a Hammer Like a GirlDoug LockhartWhile recovering from a blacksmith related injury Doug Lockhart, attended various forging seminars, secretly observed important differences between men and women. Women blacksmiths work differently than he and other men and were more effective in surprising ways. Learn the secrets that Lockhart has incorporated into his own style which has allowed him many years of working without injury. Plus, these techniques enable him to bring harmony between fire and steel in a more artistic, flowing manner. DVD, Full Color, 106 minutes, © 2012

Order Number: SJ295 .................................................................................................... $20.00

Hot Tips for the BlacksmithDoug LockhartDuring his 32 years as a full-time blacksmith/artist. Doug Lockhart has been commit-ted to the preservation of the blacksmithing trade. In this presentation for beginner to intermediate blacksmiths, Lockhart covers the basics of, Making Hearts, Drawing Out, Making Leaves, Forge Welding. Plus a Bonus Feature: Demonstration of the world-famous Sticky Weld. DVD, Full Color, 90 minutes, © 2012

Order Number: SJ296 .................................................................................................... $20.00

Forging BasicsHammering Skills for MetalsmithsTim McCreightThe success of McCreight’s previous productions comes largely from his wealth of information and relaxed presentation. Both are on display again in Forging Basics. True to the name, this highly instructive presentation focuses on the fundamentals of moving metal with a hammer. Through six exercises and three finished samples, he leads viewers on an impassioned survey of what can be done with a striking tool. Chapters include Tools, Strategies, and Finishing. DVD, Full Color, 90 minutes, © 2013

Order Number: SJ239 .................................................................................................... $30.00

Broommaking for the Blacksmithwith Jeff MohrJeff Mohr apprenticed traditional broom making from a Carolina craftsman for a pe-riod of one year. He learned the different styles of tying brooms and creating unique wooden handles. In 1981, Jeff took up a hammer and began blacksmithing. He does interior and exterior architectural iron. In this production Mohr shows us how to tie broom straw on to forged handles. DVD, Full Color, 90 minutes, © 2013

Order Number: SJ300 .................................................................................................... $25.00

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Steal Like an ArtistAustin KleonYou don’t need to be a genius, you just need to be yourself. That’s the message from Austin Kleon, a young writer and artist who knows that creativity is everywhere, creativity is for everyone. A manifesto for the digital age, this guide offers a positive message, graphic look and il-lustrations, exercises, and examples that will put readers in touch with their artistic side. Stay smart, stay out of debt, and risk being boring. 160 pages, Paperback, B&W, 6’” x 6”, © 2012

Order Number: cB2841 ............................................................................................... $12.95

Show Your Work! Austin KleonIn a forward-thinking and necessary book, Kleon shows how to take that critical next step on a creative journey—getting known. This is about why generosity trumps genius. It’s about getting findable, about using the network instead of wasting time “networking.” Filled with il-lustrations, quotes, stories, and examples, Show Your Work! offers ten transformative rules for being open, generous, brave, productive. 215 pages, Paperback, B&W, 6’” x 6”, © 2014

Order Number: cB2842 ............................................................................................... $12.95

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The Syntax of Objects Tim McCreightIn 2005, Tim McCreight wrote The Syntax of Objects, his first foray into the genre called creative nonfiction. His elegant book consists of short musings on the relationship we have with the objects in our lives. As a maker of objects, he wonders out loud about the way our memories and senses relate to decisions about what we make and how we go about making choices in the studio and in our living mate-rial world. The revised edition uses the same text, but packages it in a smaller and thicker volume. The new Syntax augments the text with pinhole camera images like the original edition, but this book includes more of them.

168 pages, Hardcover, B&W, 4.5” x 6.75” © 2010Order Number: cB9135....................................................................................................$15.00

Design Language Tim McCreightDesign Language is an innovative little volume that offers 100 important terms used in art and design and provides definitions, insights, and provocative com-mentary. The Interpretive Edition has collected sixty words that show up fre-quently when we discuss the objects and artifacts in our world. Gorgeous ob-jects and images are shown along with commentary on the concepts of design. 192 pages, Hardcover, B&W, 3.5” x 7”, © 1997

Order Number: cB2189....................................................................................................$12.00



The Skills of a Blacksmith, Volume 1Mastering the Fundamentals of BlacksmithingMark AsperyMastering the Fundamentals of Blacksmithing is an expanded collection of course text from the author’s own blacksmith school. This book represents 120 hours of student learn-ing in a project based home workshop environment. The author leads the student from the basic tenets of blacksmithing through to more complex projects step-by-step. An emphasis is placed on guiding the smith through making, heat treating and using his/her own tools throughout the book. The book starts with the laws and principles of blacksmithing and has a good section on working safely within the smithy. 300 pages, Hardcover, B&W, 8.75” x 11.25, © 2006

Order Number: SJ240 .......................................................$59.00

The Skills of a Blacksmith, Volume 2Mastering the Fundamentals of Leafwork & Related ToolingMark AsperyMastering the Fundamentals of Leafwork offers detailed, step-by-step instructions on the processes involved in blacksmithing leaves. This information, like that in Volume 1 is an expanded collection of course text from the author’s own blacksmith school and his many demonstrations. Included is information on the related tooling needed to be successful in leafwork and how to make many of the necessary jigs, dies, and tooling. 300 pages, Hardcover, B&W, 8.75” x 11.25, © 2009

Order Number: SJ241 .......................................................$59.00

The Skills of a Blacksmith, Volume 3Mastering the Fundamentals of Traditional JoineryMark AsperyA text for the intermediate to advanced blacksmith. The book demonstrates the techniques needed to complete a variety of traditional or period appropriate me-chanical joinery and the tooling required. This is not a project book. Heel tenons, collars, square corners, punching and drifting and tool-making are some of the subjects included within the book. This is the third book in a series designed to lead the beginning blacksmith upon a curriculum of training and experience. 368 pages, Hardcover, B&W, 9” x 12”, © 2013

Order Number: SJ242 .......................................................$59.00

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The Colouring, Bronzing & Patination of MetalsRichard Hughes and Michael RoweThis extraordinary book, the product of Camberwell College of Arts in Brit-ain, brings together hundreds of recipes and treatments previously scattered in old books and papers.Classified by color and surface finish, metal artists now have access to tested and evaluated recipes for a wide range of colored finish-es. Over 200 color photographs and lucid explanations document the results. 372 pages, Hardcover, FullColor, 8.5” x 11.5”, © 1994

Order Number: cB428....................................................................................................$85.00

Making a Copper WeathervaneBruce HelmreichUsing over 290 crisp color images, 25 detailed line drawings, and concise text, this book will guide readers through the steps necessary to build a hand-hammered copper weathervane. Folk art subjects used in American weathervanes are shown, including domesticated and wild animals, occupations, patriotic themes, and trans-portation. Create your own design or use the complete set of plans included to produce a traditional rooster weathervane. Using basic tools, ageless techniques,

and sheet copper, you will learn how to make a weathervane that will serve your roof for years. 160 pages, Paperback, Full Color, 8.5” x 11”, © 2009

Order Number: SJ253 .................................................................................................... $29.99

American Antique Weather VaneThe Complete Illustrated Westervelt Catalog of 1883Bruce HelmreichThis meticulous reprint of Westervelt’s extensively illustrated 1883 catalog in-cludes more than 550 illustrations of copper weathervanes and finials. This excellent primary source by one of the principal manufacturers of Ameri-can weathervanes offers an extraordinarily wide range of styles and motifs. 112 pages, Paperback, B&W, 9” x 6”, © 2012

Order Number: VAP399 ...................................................................................................$7.95

Forged Architectural MetalworkPeter ParkinsonThis book explains how to set up a safe workshop, with detailed photographs of several professionals’ workshops. It explains basic forging process and assembly techniques. It covers how to survey the site for the installation and how to make sure your design fits regulations for building sites. Learn how to make handrails, balustrades, railing, fences, screens, grilles, gates and much more. This book is loaded with color photographs and line drawings to help inspire and create your own architectural metalwork. 176 pages, Hardcover, Full Color, 8.5” x 10”, © 2006

Order Number: SJ255....................................................................................................$45.00

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Splicing Wire & Fiber RopeRaoul Graumont & John HenselEye splices, roll splices, tail splices, short and long splices; grommets; lock tucks in various eye splices; flexible and nonflexible cable splices used in aircraft cord - these and many other operations are explained in simple language and are illustrated by clear line drawings and photographs. Directions for meshing and socketing, helpful information on rigging blocks and tackle, and a complete glossary of rope terms are included. 128 pages, Paperback, B&W, 6”x 9”, ©1945

Order Number: SJ245....................................................................................................$8.99

Chasing and RepousséMethods Ancient and ModernNancy Megan CorwinVirtually every culture with a history of metalsmithing has demonstrated accomplished work in the complementary techniques of chasing and repousse. From delicate Hellenic earrings to works as massive as the Statue of Liberty, the use of hammers and punches to form and ornament metal remains as vibrant today as it has in its 5,000 year history. This lavishly illustrated book provides first-time artists with enough information to get started, but also offers advanced workers insights into design and process. Almost 500 photos and drawings guarantee not only clear instruction but bounteous inspiration. 184 pages, Hardcover, Full Color, 8” x 10.75”, © 2009

Order Number: cB2738 ............................................................................................... $35.00

The Art of BlacksmithingAlex W. BealerIf you want to know how an eighteenth-century iron hinge was made, or how an intricate trivet was formed, or how a muzzleloading rifle was welded, this book has the answers. If you would like to set up a blacksmith shop, this book de-scribes and illustrates the equipment and the techniques developed in more than six thousand years of working iron by hand. Most of the methods and tools de-scribed in this book are clarified by over five hundred illustrations by the author. 438 pages, Hardcover, B &W, 6” x 9”, © 1995

Order Number: SJ250....................................................................................................$9.95

Creative Metal FormingBetty Helen Longhi & Cynthia EidTwo accomplished metalsmiths, both with extensive teaching careers, have joined forces to provide a comprehensive survey of the ways to form sheet met-al. The 256-page text covers a huge swath, from a basic dapped disk through synclasting, anticlasting and spiculums to a raised vessel. Along the way, special attention is given to anticlastic forming and the vocabulary first introduced by their mentor, Heikki Seppä. Creative Metal Forming includes 35 detailed exer-cises to explain the basics and as well as advanced nuances of each category. 256 pages, Hardcover, Full Color, 8.5” x 11”, © 2013

Order Number: SJ227 .................................................................................................... $45.00

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Backyard BlacksmithLorelei SimsThe Backyard Blacksmith shows you how -- with some patience and a working knowledge of metals, basic tools, and techniques -- blacksmith-ing can be easy to learn, and a rewarding hobby. Through instructions and illustrations, readers will learn to make simple tools and useful items, such as nails, hinges, and handles, and also an interesting mix of art-ful projects, such letter openers, door knockers and botanical ornaments. 174 pages, Hardcover, Full Color 8” x 10”, © 2006

Order Number: SJ293 .................................................................................................... $24.99

BlacksmithingBasics for the HomesteadJoe DeLaRondeThrough detailed but easy-to-understand instructions, Illustrations, and pho-tographs, this book teaches the basic skills of forging. Here is all the informa-tion you need to create artistic yet functional iron hardware and accoutre-ments for home and ranch. Some of the projects include: pokers, shovels, tongs, hooks, knives, axes, chain links, nails, hinges, latches and much more.

136 pages, Paperback, Full Color, 8” x 9”, © 2008

Order Number: SJ277 .................................................................................................... $18.99

Pioneer PlowmakerA Story About John DeereDavid R. CollinsThe moist soil of the Midwest stopped any plow used by sticking to the blade. The farmers thought a plow that could clean itself just couldn’t be made. John Deere, the young blacksmith, had not let impossibility and disaster stop him before, and he wasn’t about to now. Deere built a self-scouring plow, and with this small start, he founded the famous farm implement company—Deere & Company. This lively and

accurate text presents this hardworking, idealistic man whose steel plow opened up some of the world’s richest farmland. A story sure to inspire any reader. 64 pages, Paperback, B&W, 6” x 9”, © 1990

Order Number: JD325 ......................................................................................................$6.95

Hydraulic Forging Press for the BlacksmithRandy McDanielThe Hydraulic Forging Press allows more creativity and detailed work when melding hot metals, which is perfect for blacksmiths, knife-makers, and even jewelers. Award-winning author and blacksmith, McDaniel has brought to-gether an international group of collaborators to assemble Hydraulic Forging Press for the Blacksmith, a useful and inspirational resource for anyone forging hot metal. McDaniel addresses the comparison between a Power Hammer and a Hydraulic Forging Press, and focuses on the full potential of the Hy-draulic Press. 200 pages, Full Color, Hardcover, 8.75” x 11.25”, © 2014

Order Number: AP-SJ299..............................................................................................$45.00

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Albert PaleyPortals & GatesJessica RoweAlbert Paley (b. 1944), modernist American metal sculptor, is the first to receive the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Institute of Architects - it’s highest award to a non-architect. Albert Paley has been active as an artist for over 30 years. Commissioned by both public institutions and private corporations, he has completed more than 50 site-specific works. 144 pages, Hardcover, Full Color, 8.5” x 11”, © 2008

Order Number: iSUM-104 ........................................................................................... $35.00

Cyril ColnikMan of IronAlan StrekowMaster metalsmith Cyril Colnik (1871–1958) was an Austrian-born artist who par-layed a gold medal at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago into a sixty-year career creating marvelously intricate gates, balustrades, chandeliers, grilles, ar-chitectural ornaments, and other decor for public buildings and the mansions of the wealthy in the “German Athens” of America—Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Cyril Colnik, Man of Iron is the first book to document this metalsmith’s masterworks. It includes a biographical essay on Colnik and chapters showcasing the riches of the Villa Terrace’s Colnik collection and archives, photos of architectural features, examples of Colnik’s sketches and blueprints and more. 200 pages, Hardcover, Full Color, 9” x 11.25”, © 2011

Order Number: SJ275 .................................................................................................... $45.00

Decorative Antique IronworkHenry R. D’AllemagneRare volume illustrates the history of European decorative ironwork from Roman times to the 19th century. Over 4,500 outstanding examples of antique ironwork are illustrated on 415 plates: grilles, locks and padlocks, escutcheons, doorknobs, hinges and mountings, signs and brackets, jewelry, toilet accessories, key rings, handbag frames, liturgical objects, and much, much more.420 pages, Paperback, B&W, 8.5” x 12.2”, © 2014

Order Number: SJ297 .................................................................................................... $30.00

MetalworkingOld–Fashioned Tools, Materials, and Processes for the HandymanPaul N. HasluckWith over 2,000 black–and–white illustrations and clear, practical instructions given by expert handyman and blacksmith Paul N. Hasluck, Metalworking offers everything you need to know to turn a chunk of metal into a useful and well–crafted product. 750 pages, Paperback, B&W, 8.5” x 11”, © 2011 reprint

Order Number: SJ247 .................................................................................................... $17.95

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Forging a CompassBlacksmithing for WoodworkersPeter RossIn Forging A Compass, master blacksmith Peter Ross walks you through the steps–at the forge and the workbench–to create a reproduction 18th-Century square-head compass. Working with a coal forge, an anvil and a handful of files, Peter uses traditional blacksmithing techniques to first forge the pieces, then assemble them and file the surfaces to create a beautiful, functional woodworking tool.

DVD, Full Color, 1 hour, © 2013

Order Number: SJ223....................................................................................... ................$24.99

A Pattern Book of Tools and Household GoodsEarly American Industries AssociationThis beautifully crafted reproduction of a pattern book contains 83 plates of tools, including 9 fold out plates, all at full size. The plates depict hundreds of tools, household goods including tools for the

kitchen, corkscrews, garden tools, watch and clock tools, coopers’ tools, shoemakers’ tools, gun tools and personal accessories like key rings and fingernail clippers. The illustrated introduction is by Jane Rees.As a bonus, each book has a back pocket containing a reprint of an 1810 W. & C. Wynn price list that closely matches the pattern book. 90 pages, Paperback, Hundreds of superbly reproduced B&W drawings of tools, 9” x 15”, © 2006

Order Number: AP-eAiA43............................................................................. ................$50.00

Forging a Striking KnifeBlacksmithing for WoodworkersPeter RossPatterned after an early 19th Century design, this striking knife has a flat blade with a single bevel on one end and a thin, round scribe at the other end. You can use a flat blade for severing fibers to make starting a saw cut or chisel cut cleaner and more accurate. Or, you can use the scribe for scribing lines or locating holes. This versatile tool is sure to be part of your woodworking kit, and takes less than an hour

to make one. Make your hand tool joinery more precise and cleaner with this simple striking knife. DVD, Full Color, 26 minutes, © 2013

Order Number: SJ237 ....................................................................................................... $17.99

Forging a Custom HingeBlacksmithing for WoodworkersPeter RossMaster blacksmith Peter Ross shows you step-by-step how to make a traditional dove-tail, or butterfly, hinge. You’ll learn to forge the hinge knuckle, chisel the shape, punch the screw holes, and more. And once you’ve learned to create this hinge, you can apply the same steps to make a variety of other traditional hinges—or create custom hinges of your own design. DVD, Full Color, 26 minutes, © 2013

Order Number: SJ238 .......................................................................................................$17.99

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Peck, Stow & Wilcox Co. 1900 Centennial Catalog of Tinsmith’s Tools and MachinesPeck, Stow & Wilcox was probably the foremost manufacturer of tinsmith’s tools and machines in the world. This reprint of its 1900 centennial catalog was designed to reflect this. Every imaginable piece of equipment from formers and stakes to double seamers, folding and wiring machines are listed, described and illustrated. 144 pages, Paperback, B&W, Approximately 300 illustrations, 6” x 9.25”, © 1993

Order Number: AP387 .................................................................................................. $14.95

The Tinsmith’s Helper and Pattern BookWith Useful Rules, Diagrams and TablesH. K. VosburghThis is a reprint of the 1910 revised edition of the classic handbook first published in 1879. It contains 53 diagrams and patterns covering a wide variety of products and layouts, each fully explained. There is also an extensive appendix that gives ta-bles, rules, and practical recipes that continue to be of great interest to contemporary tinsmiths. A clear, concise and practical handbook that will prove most valuable to anyone engaged in, or with an interest in, tinsmithing. 120 pages, Paperback, B&W, 6” x 9”, ©1994

Order Number: AP565 .................................................................................................. $13.50

Hammered CopperSandy BaumSee beautiful hammered copper vessels made long ago and today at Santa Clara del Cobre, Mexico, a small town in the southwest state of Michoacan. 393 colorful photographs, a historical perspective, introductions to 540 cop-per artists, and detailed descriptions, combine in this impressive reference. 160 pages, Hardcover, Full Color, 11” x 9”, ©2010

Order Number: SJ273 .................................................................................................... $29.99

Art of CoppersmithingJohn Fuller, Sr.Written in 1893 by one of the leading practitioners, this book has come to be recog-nized as the classic work in its field. All aspects of this important craft are covered, from the making of household copper goods and ornaments, to copper piping, three- and four-way expansion joints and double bends, brewery, locomotive, and ship installa-tions—from the simplest, to the most complicated and demanding work. Over 474 illustrations and completely indexed. 352 pages, Paperback, B&W, 6” x 9”, ©1993

Order Number: AP379....................................................................................................$25.00

Town – Country Old Tools Locks,Keys &ClosuresJack P. WoodAll sorts of old hand tools included for farming, machine shops, woodworking, blacksmithing. Extensive groups of locks, keys, and closures. Many catalog Pages with descriptions, sizes and original prices. This very popular book displays hun-dreds of collectible tools, and now includes the Locks, Keys, and Closures sup-plement- originally a price guide sold alone. Axes, planes, blacksmithing tools, railroad and safe locks and keys are but a handful of the items bound within these pages. Full of information and prices, let this be the blueprint for your tools.288 pages, Paperback, Over 2,000 engravings, 8.5” x 11”, © 1990

Order Number: VAP338 ................................................................................................ $16.95

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Artistry in Iron183 DesignsA. RaquenetAn inspiring compilation for historians and metalworkers, this volume features a broad variety of architectural details. Selected from a rare multi-volume publication, it features the finest examples of classic European ironwork. Designs include ornamented grilles, railings, panels, gates, and balconies. An accompanying CD-ROM features each image from the book.

144 pages, Paperback, Full Color, 9” x 9”, © 2010

Order Number: SJ222 .................................................................................................... $19.95

Blacksmithing ProjectsPercy W. Blandford24 projects for novices and experts include door latches, garden tools, tables, fences, weather vanes, and more. A book of ideas and suggestions, rather than an instruction manual, this volume features 80 figures and includes lists of materials, step-by-step instructions, and suggestions for variations in design. 144 pages, Paperback, B&W, 8” x 11”, © 1988

Order Number: SJ254 .................................................................................................... $12.95

FoldformingCharles Lewton-BrainMore than 20 years ago, Canadian goldsmith Charles Lewton- Brain invented a radical way to develop forms in metal sheet. In the ensuing decades, he has led hundreds of metalsmiths to explore and expand on his pioneering work. Now for the first time, the results of those efforts are compiled into a comprehensive review. With practical techniques and over 450 photographs, this groundbreaking book sets a standard for breadth, authority, and inspiration. 160 pages, Hardcover, Full Color, 8.25” x 11”, © 2008

Order Number: cB2741 ............................................................................................... $35.00

The BlacksmithIronworker & FarrierAldren A. WatsonFilled with absorbing information and illustrated throughout, this history-plus-craft book describes the tools and technique of the blacksmith, pay-ing tribute to the skill and ingenuity of this versatile 19th century Ameri-can craftsman. This blacksmith’s roles as hardware maker, farrier, and village handyman are vividly portrayed in the lively text and exceptional illus-trations. Methods for fullering, upsetting, and welding wrought iron are clear-

ly explained, as well as the construction of latches, ice tongs, chains, and a wealth of iron fittings. 185 pages, Paperback, B&W, 7.5” x 10”, © 2000

Order Number: SJ244 .................................................................................................... $21.95



The Boone Blacksmithing LegacyDon PlummerOne of the most fascinating legacies in American history is that of the Boone family that gave us that famous pioneer, Daniel Boone. This book tells the story and history of the Boone blacksmiths - beginning centuries ago, including Daniel Boone VII, and continuing with his sons Tom and Mike. Daniel Boone, the sev-enth, likes to say he walks in the footsteps of giants. 112 pages, Paperback, B&W, 6” x 9”, © 2012

Order Number: AP-SJ251 ...............................................................................................$16.95

Boone Wrought IronProducts & PracticesDon PlummerThis book is about the marketing and production skills of blacksmith Daniel Boone VII and his wife, Judy, of Louisa, VA. It shows, in finest photographic detail, the product line that has made Daniel Boone a successful and much ad-mired blacksmith. 76 pages, Paperback, Full Color, 8” x 8”, © 2010

Order Number: SJ251 ......................................................................................................$19.95

The Country BlacksmithDavid L. McDougallThis book tells the story of the country blacksmith and his importance as the hub of village life. It describes his techniques, tools, and contribu-tion to rural work. It includes the mythology of the blacksmith and the good fortune brought by horseshoes - and which way to hang them up! Thought at one time to be a declining craft, this book highlights the re-cent revival in blacksmithing with many young people taking up the craft in college course. 70 pages, Paperback, B&W, 5.8” x 8.25”, © 2013

Order Number: SJ228 .................................................................................................... $12.95

Wrought Iron Richard HaymanWrought iron has been used as a decorative element in architecture from the eleventh century to the twentieth. This book provides an introduc-tory guide to decorative wrought iron, describing how it was made, its con-text in architectural history and where fine examples can be seen today. 32 pages, Paperback, B&W, 5.8” x 8.25”, © 2011

Order Number: SJ229 .................................................................................................... $11.95

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The Mastermyr FindA Viking Age Tool Chest from GotlandGreta Arwidsson and Gosta BergThe chest was found in Mastrmyr on the island of Gotland Sweden in 1936. More than 200 objects were found in and around it. Most are tools that were used by blacksmiths and carpenters, many of them amazingly modern in appearance. 90 pages, Paperback, B&W, 8.5” x 11”, © 1999

Order Number: AP-cB9165 ......................................................................................... $17.95

Decorative Architectural IronworkDiana StuartOne of the world’s greatest collections of architectural ironwork is on display to everyone in the five boroughs of New York City. Diana Stuart captures the magnitude and impressive array of historic exterior designs, with background information and the location of each piece included in captions. You will see

iron fences, gates, and newel posts, balustrades, railings, brackets, lamps, and much more. 224 pages, Hardcover, Full Color, 11” x 9”, © 2005

Order Number: SJ270 ................................................................................................... $39.95

Artist BlacksmithDesign and TechniquesPeter ParkinsonThis book explains all the fundamental blacksmithing processes in detail, il-lustrating them with more than 200 diagrams and photographs. Inspirational examples of the work of today’s artist blacksmiths illustrate the imaginative use of particular techniques in the making of a wide variety of products.Written by a leading smith the techniques are presented as the building blocks from which craft skills can develop and individual designs can be created.

160 pages, Hardcover, Full Color, 9” x 10.5”, © 2006

Order Number: SJ233 .................................................................................................... $50.00

DVD, Full Color, 2.5 hours, © 2007

Order Number: SJ234 ................................................................................ $50.00DVD

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Farm BlacksmithingPractical Hints for Handy-MenJ.M. DrewThis classic title was developed from a series of smaller articles on Farm Blacksmithing. Author, J.M. Drew, added his expertise and knowledge from firsthand experiences teaching farm boys at the Minnesota School of Agriculture in the late 1800s. A bonus chapter is included on Saw Filing, written by William Boss, instructor in carpentry at the same school. This book is designed to aid

those who are beginning to learn the craft of blacksmithing. Originally published in 1901. 104 pages, Paperback, B&W, 5” x 8”, © 2014Order Number: AP-SJ282 ............................................................................................. $12.95

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Antique IronHerbert, Peter and Nancy SchifferThe antique ironware field is covered by this extensive selection of items. Included are architectural hardware, lighting devices, andirons and fireplace equipment, tools, toys, weathervanes, firemarks, kitchen utensils, fences and gates. Concise descriptions of each item identify regional products from the United States and England. The im-portance of blacksmiths in town life is made clear by the numerous examples of their trade throughout the communities as well. The selection has been made to illustrate the artistic, as well as common examples of each form and to show the evolution of styles through the years. 352 pages, Hardcover, B&W, 9” x 11”, © 1979

Order Number: SJ236 ................................................................................................... $59.95

Metal Techniques for CraftsmenA Basic Manual on the Methods of Forming andDecorating MetalsOppi UntrachtThis book gives complete instructions on the handling, working, and finishing of all metals. It begins with basic information and the characteristic qualities of each of the metals met by the craftsman, both precious and base. It then describes the vari-ous techniques in working metals, as well as methods of metal fabrication such as smithing, annealing, forging, and casting. The methods of metal finishing, as well as explanations of various hand tools and their uses are also included. 509 pages, Hardcover, B&W, 7.5” X 10”, © 1985

Order Number: SJ258 .................................................................................................... $85.00

The Golden Age of IronworkHenry Jonas MagazinerThe idea for this title comes from a book by Philip Wallace © 1930, Colonial Iron-work in Old Philadelphia. The author, Magaziner, has expanded the coverage of this classic book and added much useful information on the architects, craftsmen, and the buildings. The work of Yellin and other gifted ironsmiths is the subject of this study. It also includes the creations of some of the foundries that produced cast iron facades and America’s finest ornamental cast ironwork. This book also discusses and illustrates good and bad practice in the design and fabrication of architectural ironwork. 224 pages, Hardcover, B&W, 8.5” x 11.5”, © 2000

Order Number: AP-SJ149 .......................................................................$39.00 SAle $30.00

Plain and Ornamental ForgingErnst SchwarzkopfCalled a “bible” of the trade by many because of its wonderful “teaching quality,” Plain and Ornamental Forging has been used by generations of blacksmiths as the seminal text on forging. Designed primarily to assist the beginner in learning both the theory and practice of forge work through self-instruction, the chapters on advanced forg-ing and art forging provide directions for more difficult types of work suitable for the skilled blacksmith. There is the added bonus of a section on repoussé, which is rare in books on forging, especially those printed in English. Throughout, Schwarzkopf stresses the impor-tance of learning solid fundamentals and proper tooling, as well as the proper mind set. 296 pages, Paperback, B&W, 5” x 7.75”, © 2000

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Pedro S. De Movellan: Complete Works, 1990-2012Maxwell Davidson IV & Charles C. DavidsonPedro S. de Movellán is considered one of the world s most well known kinetic sculptors alive today; this is a complete survey of his works from 1990 to 2012. The son of an abstract painter and an architect, de Movellán perfectly balances both of their influences in his own work. Each piece is unique, precisely constructed to be refined and detailed, yet unpredictable in its motion. From the rich mahogany, maple inlays, and leaf-shaped fans of Swiss Movement to the artist s first outdoor

sculpture, the eight-foot-tall Lily in polished aluminum and gold leaf to more recent carbon fiber works weighing mere ounces, included here is every sculpture de Movellán has made throughout his career.234 pages, Paperback, B&W, 8” x 10”, © 2013

Order Number: SJ294 .................................................................................................... $50.00

From Fire to FormSculpture from the Modern Blacksmith and MetalsmithMathew S. ClarkeOver 500 striking color photos display artworks produced by today’s lead-ing blacksmiths and metalsmiths. Revealed here are beautiful sculptures created by long-established and new artists of different generations des-

tined for individual homes, public parks, and other outdoor venues. Ornamental vases, bowls, plates, and containers as well as functional gates, rails, furniture, and lighting are also included. 256 pages, Hardcover, Full Color, 11.5” x 9”, © 2009

Order Number: SJ268 .................................................................................................... $50.00

A Universe of Metal SculptureHenry HarveyHenry Harvey’s delightful and scintillating writing style presents his universe of sculpting and divulges secrets and tips on everything from metalworking tools, the creative process, and life as an artist. Join Harvey as he deconstructs and teaches how he created sculptures including abstract fountains, coffee tables, benches, and organic abstracts. 160 pages, Hardcover, Full Color, 9” x 11”, © 2010

Order Number: SJ274 .................................................................................................... $45.00

On Body and SoulSuzanne RamljakFrom the beginning of time, armor and amulets have been used for protection and are found in cultures across the globe, and those who crafted them have been esteemed as artists by their communities. The contemporary examples showcased here, in 200 eye-catching im-ages, demonstrate the enduring artistry of the forms and the crucial

role such objects can play in safeguarding body and soul, especially in our current Age of Ter-ror. An exciting array of protective hardware (armor, barriers, wearable weaponry) and protec-tive “software” (charms, amulets, talismans), reveal a broad range of strategies for human defence. 152 pages, Hardcover, Full Color, 11.25” x 8.75”, © 2014

Order Number: SJ362.................................................................................................$45.00

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Ore to AxeKen KoonsThis documentary film details the process of smelting iron ore into metal and forging it into an eighteenth century-style axe. Follow blacksmiths as they dem-onstrate every step in the centuries-old bloomery smelting process. By combin-ing earth, air, and fire, they create that “tool of necessity” used for generations. Blacksmiths Shelton Browder, Ken Koons, Steve Mankowski, and Lee Sauder take you on the journey of finding ore, making charcoal, building a furnace, smelting the ore to iron, converting the iron to steel, and finally forging the axe. DVD, Full Color, 52 minutes, © 2012

Order Number: SJ217 ................................................................................................... $29.95

Patina300+ Coloration effects for Jewelers & MetalismithsMatthew RunfolaAn explosion of patination methods from beginner to advanced skill levels!Patina offers a collection of over 300 metal patination recipes, application in-structions, and full-sized samples for anyone working in metals, including jewel-ers, sculptors, and metal artisans. This all-skill-level book covers steel, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze, silver, and aluminum. Neatly organized by metal type then by color for ease of reference. Cross-references take you to the variety of patination techniques offered, including immersion, brush application, spraying, fuming, layering, using resists, hot and cold applications, and more. All recipes feature step-by-step illustrated instructions. 256 pages, Hardcover, Full Color, 10” x 8.5”, © 2014

Order Number: SJ298 .................................................................................................... $34.99

Anvils in AmericaRichard PostmanRichard Postman’s Anvils in America is the culmination of 15 years of meticulous research. In 1982, while preparing his teaching materials for a new Industrial Education class on hot metals and hand forging at Andrews University, Michi-gan, Mr. Postman discovered that there was little or no published materials on the subject of anvils. Finding it difficult to believe that no one had previously chronicled an implement so historically important and integral to the Iron Age became the impetus behind the creation of this book. 552 pages, Hardcover, B&W, 8.5”x 11”, © 1998

Order Number: SJ257 .................................................................................................... $65.00

Mousehole ForgeRichard PostmanRichard Postman opens his latest ode to the anvil and once again makes a major contribution to the blacksmithing community. Mousehole Forge shares the history of the famous British ironworks and anvil manufacturer. It is a book for collectors, historians and those interested in anvils. 122 pages, Paperback, B&W, 8.5” x 11”, © 2003

Order Number: SJ246 .................................................................................................... $26.00

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Fireplace AccessoriesDona MeilachOver 400 ideas for unusual fireplace design reflect historical styles, from Renaissance to Post-Modern, and contemporary masterworks.You will be amazed at the infinite effects that can be wrought from a bar of metal between the hammers and anvils of more than 100 master artist blacksmith from nine countries. 256 pages, Hardcover, Full Color, 9” x 11.5”, © 2002

Order Number: SJ264 .................................................................................................... $49.95

Ironwork: Dynamic DetailsDona MeilachDona Z. Meilach shows how focusing on the iron details of flowers, leaves, and amazing critters makes ordinary fences, gates, and chandeliers extraordinary. Func-tional joints become beautiful elements for furniture, fireplace accessories, candle-stick holders, and other iron items we use daily. Over 250 photographs display details of contemporary iron objects, including flowers, grape clusters, leaves, small and large animals that attest to the blacksmith’s role as a sculptor. There are amazing

scrolls, folds, twists, textures, and weaves not normally associated with the hard metal. 160 pages, Hardcover, Full Color, 8.75” x 11.25”, © 2007

Order Number: cB2634 ............................................................................................... $39.95

Direct Metal SculptureCreative Techniques and AppreciationDona MeilachAn inspirational book showing examples of sculptors that incorporate MIG and TIG welding, laser jets, waterjet cutting, and blacksmithing. Also in-cluded is the impact of the computer, the importance of Computer Aided Design, and of the Internet for successfully marketing one’s art. Over 475 il-lustrations offer ideas, inspiration, techniques, and finished examples of art.

224 pages, Hardcover, B&W, 7.25” x 10.25”, © 2001

Order Number: SJ260 .................................................................................................... $39.95

The Contemporary BlacksmithDona MeilachTogether with over 500 works by nearly 200 artist-craftsmen from 16 countries this volume illustrates the unprecedented activity in modern ironwork and the burgeon-ing revival of the blacksmith’s art. You’ll learn several techniques using hot and cold forming and find ample information for how and where to begin in the extensive resource list of organizations, Internet sources, publications, museums, and educa-tional opportunities. 256 pages, Hardcover, Full Color, 8.75” x 11.5”, © 2000

Order Number: SJ261 .................................................................................................... $49.95

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Ironwork TodayInside & OutsideDona MeilachBlacksmiths today make monumental and modest architectural accompa-niments public art and an infinite number of items we encounter every day. With this book, you will gain an appreciation of the medium and its creators. Over 480 color photographs highlight objects for indoor and outdoor use, including fences, railings, gates, doors, sculpture, furniture, lighting fixtures, candleholders, and more. 256 pages, Hardcover, Full Color, 11.25” x 8.75”, © 2006

Order Number: SJ265 .................................................................................................... $49.95

Architectural IronworkDona MeilachThis book showcases over 375 spectacular examples of work from more than a hundred of today’s top blacksmiths, supplemented with historical works from fifteen countries. Here are examples of entry areas, doors, door hardware, staircases and railings, gates and fences. Today’s craftsmen are pushing the potential of iron design by combining metals, adding new fin-ishes, using modern equipment, and developing a fresh historical movement. 240 pages, Hardcover, Full Color, 11” x 8.75”, © 2001

Order Number: SJ263 .................................................................................................... $49.95

Decorative and Sculptural IronworkDona MeilachBeginning with the history of ironwork to discuss the ironworking shop, the forge, the tools, this book provides invaluable information on building, lighting, and maintaining a fire, and safety precautions. Ironworkers can fashion a wide vari-ety of objects by following the clear directions and step-by-step photographs. 312 pages, Hardcover, B&W, 7” x 10”, © 1999

Order Number: SJ262 .................................................................................................... $34.95

TeapotsMakers & CollectorsDona MeilachThough many artists are making functional, traditional teapots; oth-er artistic adventurers are brewing up whimsical sculpture. Explore unique designs and materials. Meilach tackles the burgeoning activ-ity of teapot making and collecting with over 450 dazzling color images of teapots from 227 artists in fourteen countries. Learn who is doing what, where, how, and why. 252 pages, Hardcover, Full Color, 11.5” x 9”, © 2005

Order Number: cB2532 ............................................................................................... $49.95

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The New Edge of the AnvilA Resource Book for the BlacksmithJack AndrewsWith drawings, photographs, and charts, this book describes the forg-ing processes of heating, upsetting, drawing out, forge welding, metal-lurgy, and toolmaking. It explains the process of design, the use of a com-puter in metal design, how to set up a business and manage it. Providing an inspiration for all artist-blacksmiths are portfolios of the wrought iron

work of Martin Rose and Samuel Yellin, two of America’s premier metalworkers of the past. 256 pages, Paperback, B&W, Numerous drawings, charts and photographs, 8” x 10”, © 1994

Order Number: AP-SJ092 ............................................................................................. $25.00

Gas Burners for Forges, Furnaces, & KilnsMichael PorterThis is a do-it-yourself-er’s dream book, showing beginners how to make highly efficient gas burners inexpensively. Burners featured are small enough to be used for a jewelry torch or large enough to heat any ceramic kiln. Also described is a blacksmith’s forge that can be carried anywhere and stored under a workbench; a portable metal melting furnace; a portable farrier’s forge; a portable glass furnace/glory hole; and a mobile hot-work station that aids in combining several crafts. The

burners and equipment provide an inexpensive way to get started in blacksmithing, foundry work, ceramics, or glasswork. General information and specific designs are given, enabling the craftsperson to build equipment tailored to their own desires. 216 pages, Paperback, B&W, 111 illustrations by the author, 7.5” x 9.5”, © 2004

Order Number: AP-SJ203..............................................................................................$19.95

Professional Smithing, 2EDonald StreeterProfessional Smithing has long been unavailable and a collector’s item; this eagerly awaited reprint completely reproduces the original edition. Traditional smith-ing techniques are presented in clear, step-by-step text and photographs, ena-bling the reader to produce high-quality, hand-forged small iron work. Included are detailed descriptions of work space layout, specialized tools and techniques, whitesmithing, toolmaking, and locksmithing. Mr. Streeter demonstrates not only how things are done, but how they can best be done by others. There is special

emphasis on the crafting of early high-quality, handforged kitchen utensils, fireplace tools, locks, keys, decorative ironware, and more. 144 pages, Paperback, B&W, 257 illustrations, 8.5” x 11”, © 1995

Order Number: AP662 .................................................................................................. $22.95

Iron MenagerieGuild of MetalsmithsIron Menagerie explains how to forge fifteen different animal heads. Blacksmith Paul Hubler (who hammered out all the projects in this book) is present throughout in pictures and text to explain each and every step in forging the various animal heads. Iron Menagerie shows its uniqueness by clearly

demonstrating every step in the animal head process so any person with a minimal amount of experience can easily follow the instructions. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Iron Menagerie go to The Guild of Metalsmiths Education Fund. 40 pages, Paperback, B&W, 11.5” x 8.5”, © 1991

Order Number: AP-cB9087 ......................................................................................... $17.95



A Blacksmithing Primer, 2EA Course in Basic & Intermediate BlacksmithingRandy McDanielVirtually every task beginning and intermediate blacksmiths must master is presented in this excellent book. Over 400 detailed drawings help increase comprehension levels. This is a reference manual that will be found on the workbench more often than on the bookshelf and is highly recommended to anyone swinging a hammer to shape hot metal. This is an excellent intro-duction to this glorious craft and an excellent resource for advancing your knowledge, skills, and vision for blacksmithing. 184 pages, Paperback, B&W, Over 400 line drawings, 8” x 10”, © 2004

Order Number: AP-cB1776 .............................................................$25.00

A Blacksmithing Primer DVDThe author of the indispensable reference book appears in these videos, teaching the standard techniques that all blacksmiths must know to master the craft. This is a must-have for every blacksmith’s video library! 3 DVD’s, Full Color, 6 hours, © 2004

Order Number: SJ1776D ................................................................$139.95

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Elwell Catalogue of Forged ToolsThe Mid-Victorian EraRoy ArnoldA facsimile of a Victorian (1870) catalogue of this most important manufacturer of every imaginable forged tool, implement, and object: bill hooks, axes, adzes, hoes, hammers, chisels, anchors, eel spears, locomotive firing shovels, horseshoes and many more. The names of some of the tools indicate the world-wide custom the firm had: Russian miners hammers, Spanish bowl adzes, Australian half-bright chipping hoe, New Zea-land sinking pick, Bechuana grubbing hoes, Peruvian hedge bills, to name a few. The detailed plates provide patterns for hundreds of bill hooks for which the company was well known, some 79 axes, 46 adzes, 120 hammers, 80 hoes, 135 shovel patterns, and thousands of other objects.

An introduction by Richard Filmer gives a historical survey of the firm and goes into consid-erable descriptive detail about various items shown in the cataloge. The history of this forge and company is fascinating. When Edward Ewell took lease of Wednesbury Forge in 1817 (pictured in color on the front cover), the business prospered and expanded from edge tools into spade and shovel production. Although a new factory was built in the 1950s, the tradi-tion of hand-forged tools still continues and Wednesbury Forge is busier then ever today! 93 pages, Paperback, B&W, 11.75” x 8.25”, ©2000

Order Number: AP8138 ................................................................................................ $30.00

“This superbly reproduced illustrated catalogue.....The original document is very rare.” -The Black Countryman magazine.

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Ironwork Today 2Inside & OutJeffrey B. SnyderSee a variety of styles, from Modern to Victorian, in original works for homes, offices, and public spaces. This book will quickly become a prized possession, critical reference, and an inspiration for homeowners, designers, artists, and blacksmiths alike.

256 pages, Hardcover, Full Color, 11” x 9”, © 2008

Order Number: SJ266 .................................................................................................... $50.00

Iron Work Today 3Inside & OutJeffrey B. SnyderOver 450 vivid color photos provide a sweeping overview of the amazing range of iron artwork being created by 82 of today’s artist-blacksmiths. These works in metal are found in public spaces, offices, and homes. The pieces, discussed by the artists who made them, include sculpture, gates,

railings, furniture, lighting fixtures, doors, locks, and much more. 256 pages, Hardcover, Full Color, 11” x 9” © 2011

Order Number: SJ267 .................................................................................................... $50.00

Iron Work Today 4Inside & OutJeffrey B. SnyderHundreds of detailed color photos provide a sweeping overview of the wide range of iron artwork being created by over 90 of today s artist-blacksmiths. These fascinating works of art in metal are found in homes, offices, and public spaces alike. This book will be a valued reference guide

and inspiration source for homeowners, designers, artists, and blacksmiths as a fascinating snapshot of the current trends in this vibrant, growing, changing field of artistic endeavor.. 256 pages, Hardcover, Full Color, 11” x 9” © 2014

Order Number: SJ299 .................................................................................................... $50.00

Passion and PowerMetal Artists in Western U.S.Nancy B. ZastrowPassion and Power celebrates human imagination, determination and sweat. Feel your creativity and sense of adventure awaken as you read the stories of more than fifty extraordinary artists from the American west. Sharing their words and exquisite photographs of their unique works, the author chronicles the lives of men and women who dedicate themselves to creating fluid forms from malleable metal. In your exploration of this exciting, innovative, and often challenging branch of

the art world you will meet beauty and inspiration, served up by perseverance, passion and power. 416 pages, Hardcover, Over 800 Full Color photos, 8.5” x 11”, © 2010

Order Number: cB9187 .........................................................................$65.00 SAle $45.00



Practical CastingTim McCreightThis book features clearly written instructions and hundreds of detailed drawings covering the entire process of small scale lost wax casting. From model making to burnout, this no-nonsense book will let you spend your time at the bench, not seeking information. Sections on sand casting, flex-ible molds, repairing and working with a foundry, make this an invaluable resource. 160 pages, Hardcover, B&W, 6” x 9”, © 1994

Order Number: SJ279 .................................................................................................... $18.95

The Art of Casting in IronSimpson BollandFirst published in 1893, The Art of Casting in Iron has since made its mark in the field of blacksmithing, offering handymen everything they need to know to make appliances, chains, and statues and repair broken castings the old-fashioned way. From founding statues and the art of taking casts to pattern modeling and sectional molding, this practical guidebook provides all of the need-to-know basics and more. 400 pages, Paperback, B&W, 5.75” x 9”, © 2011 Reprint

Order Number: SJ248 .................................................................................................... $12.95

How to Cast Small Metal and Rubber Parts, 2EWilliam A. CannonUsing this excellent sourcebook as a guide, you can easily make high quality, defect-free castings for almost any purpose ... at amazingly low cost! Just some of the countless uses you’ll find for this potentially profitable skill ... making obsolete or vintage car parts, hood ornaments, garden and fireplace tools, kitchen utensils, automotive parts, replac-ing broken antique parts, reproducing sculpture, plaques, and other art ... all kinds of decorative and useful objects for your own use or to sell! You’ll learn how to reproduce or create new items of brass, bronze, or other metals ... or almost anything made of rubber. 168 pages, Paperback, B&W, 5” x 8”, © 2008

Order Number: SJ249 .................................................................................................... $17.00

Advertising OpenersDonald A. Bull & John R. StanleyThis valuable guide to advertising openers of all sorts features over 1,500 im-ages picturing more than 2,800 openers and corkscrews. It is the ultimate guide to bottle openers. Whether you are interested in flat figural, key shape, wire formed, souvenir, and multipurpose openers or lifters, piercers, can keys, or smoker’s tools, you will find them here. Patent drawings and details are includ-ed with many of the photo captions. Value ranges are shown. A chronological index of American patents and a type index also make this book an invaluable reference. 288 pages, Hardcover, Over 1500 Illustrations, 9” x 12”, © 2014

Order Number: VAP389 ............................................................................................... $79.99

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Early American Copper, Tin and BrassHandcrafted Metalware From Colonial TimesHenry J. KauffmanThis is the fascinating story of how these important early products were made and used, ranging from the simple tin pot to an elaborate brass chandelier. The book covers items used in the kitchen, living room, and bedroom: sconces, lanterns, trays, candle molds, candlesticks, andirons, ladles, bed warmers, braziers, stills, kettles, pans, and a multitude of other objects.

107 pages, Paperback, B&W, Fully illustrated, 8.5” x 11”, © 1995

Order Number: AP62X ................................................................................................. $19.95

The Colonial Silversmith His Techniques and His ProductsHenry J. KauffmanIn Colonial America, silversmiths produced objects of great merit, crafting everyday articles with care and skill. The products of the colonial period are well known, but there is little authoritative research on the actual techniques of the silversmith. Henry J. Kauffman fills the gap with this study. He describes the tools and the methods used by these colonial artisans. Photographs of the finished products, together with

detailed illustrations of the step-by-step fabrication of individual objects, supplement the text. 176 pages, Paperback, B&W, 136 illustrations, 7” x 10”, © 1995

Order Number: AP654 .......................................................................................$22.95 $17.95

The American PewtererHis Techniques & His ProductsHenry J. KauffmanLong considered one of the most authoritative and useful books on the subject. Not only does the book survey the history and the development of these historic products, from functional buttons and spoons to the more sophisticated candlesticks, tankards, coffee, and teapots, but it describes and illustrates, step-by-step, how these products were made. Many excellent photographs of the objects described are also included. The book will be of great interest to

collectors, artisans, and students of the subject. 132 pages, Paperback, B&W, Fully illustrated, 7” x 10”, © 1994

Order Number: AP530 .................................................................................................. $22.95

From Forge & AnvilCandace Leslie and Diane Hopkins-HughsFrom Forge & Anvil is the story of one of smithing’s most accomplished, yet little-known, artisans. With this photographic study, writer Candace Leslie and photog-rapher Diane Hopkins-Hughs have restored Erich Riesel to his proper place in the pantheon of ironwork artists.

96 pages, Paperback, B&W, 10” x 9”, © 2000

Order Number: AP913 ............................................................................$24.95 SAle $12.50

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Samuel YellinMetalworkerJack AndrewsThis is a photographic essay of the master artist-blacksmith Samuel Yellin repre-senting the culmination of 19th-century wrought iron design. At the workshops in Philadelphia (1909-1940) Yellin created wrought iron for major clients throughout the US. The reader is treated to numerous views of the workshops with works in progress. A record of Yellin’s works in the form of workshop job cards will help other researchers in locating existing samples of this master’s work. We are in-debted to Andrews, a blacksmith himself, for undertaking this project to help preserve Yellin’s works for future generations. 144 pages, Paperback, B&W, 8.5” x 11”, © 2011

Order Number: AP-SJ173 ............................................................................................ $22.00

Julius SchrammA small booklet of Schramm’s essay on the artist-blacksmith’s craft and his faithful adherence to techniques that exploit and express the natural qualities of forged iron. More than a dozen photos illustrate both Schramm’s notion of a disciplined approach that derives from ancient tradition and his own innovations within that tradition. 24 pages, Paperback, B&W, 6” x 8.5”, © 1996

Order Number: AP-SJ122 ................................................................................................$8.50

The Artist-Blacksmith’s CraftThis is a book for those who seek to understand a man of ideals and ideas, from whom we all can learn. Whitaker reviewed the final translations and provided a foreword for this edition. Translated by Robert A. Ruhloff, he says, “Schramm’s words in The Artist- Blacksmith’s Craft speak to blacksmiths today with just as much importance as they did when he wrote them, at the age of seventy.” 64 pages, Paperback, B&W, 7” x 10”, © 2012


My Life as Artist-BlacksmithPublished in 1941, this is the literary legacy of Julius Schramm offers a strong encouragement for renewal here in the United States just as he did during his day in Germany. Whitaker proudly carried on this tradition of blacksmithing and pro-vided the final words on the contributions made by Julius Schramm: “We all took great pains to satisfy the master and in return had our own satisfaction in doing a fine job. A year with Yellin, two years with Schramm, set the pattern for the rest of my life…The pursuit of perfection.” 104 pages, Paperback, B&W, 7” x 10”, © 2012


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Complete Metalsmith has become the standard reference for jewelers and metalsmiths with all three editions beginning with the same valuable material. The Student Edition is perfect for those just get-ting started in metalsmithing without getting bogged down in too many details. The Professional Edition goes into greater depth with three additional chapters.

Student Edition 160 pages, Hardcover, Full Color, 5” x 8”, © 2004

Order Number: cB2469 ............................................................. $20.00

Professional Edition 312 pages, Hardcover, Full Color, 8.5” x 9.5”, © 2004

Order Number: cB2470 ............................................................. $40.00

Complete MetalsmithTim McCreight

Complete MetalsmithTim McCreightThis unique DVD curriculum is an extremely valuable resource for beginning students, teachers, working jewelers, or any serious hobbyists. It serves as an encyclopedia of ba-sic jewelry making techniques. Divided into color coded chapters, it covers the major el-ements of joining, cutting, forming, and surface techniques. Also is a chapter that illus-trates how to apply the techniques presented by the making of three pieces of jewelry.

DVD, Full Color, 70 minutes, © 2010

Order Number: cB2188 ............................................................................................... $39.95

Practical Joining A Bench Reference for JewelersTim McCreightCombining three decades of teaching with up-to-date research on the wide range of joining techniques available to artists working with metal on a small scale. Tra-ditional techniques like rivets and brazing are described here, as are modern ad-hesives and laser welding. In every case, straightforward explanations and clear il-lustrations will help beginners and advanced workers in the practice of their craft.

102 pages, Hardcover, B&W, 6” x 9”, © 2006

Order Number: cB2632 ............................................................................................... $18.95

Cold Connectionsand the Power of Found ObjectsTim McCreightThis inspirational DVD merges technique and design to create opportunities for rich content and complex construction. Tim McCreight demonstrates ten projects to illus-trate the diverse range of exciting possible cold connections, including rivets, tabs, sta-ples, and more. In addition, McCreight explores the reasons to bring everyday found objects into design, combining the “why” along with the “how” of cold connections.

DVD, Full Color, 90 minutes, © 1995

Order Number: cB2737 ............................................................................................... $30.00



Pocketknife Making for BeginnersStefan SteigerwaldMake your own folding pocketknife with this easy-to-follow guide. Step by step, this instructional manual unfolds the secrets of constructing a slip joint folding knife, which is held open by spring force and friction. In addition to introducing different variations of this knife style, this detailed step-by-step book moves from template to finished knife so even beginners can master this project with minimal tool requirements. 128 pages, Spiral-bound, Paperback, Full Color, 6” x 9”, © 2011

Order Number: SJ286 .................................................................................................... $29.99

Making Integral KnivesPeter Fronteddu & Stefan SteigerwaldThe next installment to this knife workshop series explains how to design and build an integral knife, a knife made out of a single piece of steel. From basic patterns and prin-ciples to technical solutions to various variations in design and process, this guide is ideal for the intermediate to advanced knifemaker. Through step-by-step instructions and images, three integral knife projects with varying levels of difficulty are explained. Learn how to make a hand-filed knife that doesn’t t require much equipment, a knife made using a milling machine, and a knife made with a piece of steel that has been professionally prepared with a wire-erosion process. With 350 photos and illustrations, this comprehensive guide is ideal for mastering how to make integral knives. 144 pages, Paperback, Full Color, 6.5” x 8.9”, © 2012

Order Number: SJ220 .................................................................................................... $24.99

Making Leather Knife SheathsVolume IDavid Holter and Peter FrontedduFrom basic leather working techniques to a completed sheath, this how-to book will walk you through the steps to produce your own fixed-blade knife sheath. Choose from four different designs, each presented in detail, including a sheath with folded belt loop, a scabbard with leather lining and riveted belt loop, a sheath with safety strap and attached belt loop, and a scabbard with belt clip. Complete with illustrated tips on sketching the sheath design and treating the leather, as well as four complete sheath patterns and a supply list, this guide will provide you with the know-how and tools to make sheaths of your own design. 144 pages, Spiral-bound, Paperback, Full Color, 5.9” x 8.9”, © 2012

Order Number: SJ216 .................................................................................................... $24.99

Forging Damascus Steel Knives for BeginnersErnst G. Siebeneicher-Hellwig and Jurgen RosinskiStarting with the basics, this practical guide shows how easy it can be to build a sim-ple Damascus-grade forge; forge Damascus steel into different patterns; and forge a blade into shape, harden it, and turn it into a finished knife. Sketches, step-by-step instructions, and tools and materials lists help you prepare and work through the project methodically and safely. Complete with tips for sharpening Damascus steel blades and insights on the metallurgy behind this special steel, this guide is ideal for the metalworking hobbyist. 102 pages, Spiral-bound, Paperback, Full Color, 6” x 9”, © 2012

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The Complete BladesmithForging Your Way to PerfectionJim HrisoulasThis guide to smithing world-class blades is for the novice and experienced blade-smith alike. With this book you will be able to build your own forge, equip your work-shop, choose your materials from the exotic to the mundane, and get to work. You’ll learn to heat the steel along with bending, twisting, folding, cutting, and stretching it. 189 pages, Paperback, B & W, 8.5” x 11”, © 1987

Order Number: SJ287 .................................................................................................... $33.00

The Pattern-Welded BladeArtistry in IronJim HrisoulasPattern-welded blades are among the most beautiful and durable creations to emerge from the bladesmith’s forge. Now, Jim Hrisoulas, author of The Complete Bladesmith, reveals the secrets of this ancient craft, from the welding of the starting billet to final assembly of the completed blade. Learn basic patterns and stunning, complex designs. 120 pages, Paperback, B&W, 8.5” x 11”, © 1994

Order Number: SJ289 .................................................................................................... $32.00

Forging DamascusHow to Create Pattern-Welded BladesJim HrisoulasForging Damascus takes you through the entire process of making a ten inch blade. Based on the instructor’s book, the video covers everything from designing a pattern to regulating the proper heat for welding. DVD, Full Color, 280 minutes, © 1992

Order Number: SJ290 .................................................................................................... $29.95

Master BladesmithAdvanced Studies in SteelJim HrisoulasThis advanced study of steel reveals forging secrets that for centuries have been pro-tected by guilds. Never-before-seen instructions, diagrams and photos explain the tricks behind using Japanese mokume gane, differential heat treating, power ham-mers, and other techniques to make kukris, wavy blades, spears and swords that bear the master’s mark.

296 pages, Paperback, B&W , 9” x 11.5”, © 1991

Order Number: SJ288 .................................................................................................... $48.00



The Lockback Folding KnifeFrom Design to CompletionPeter Fronteddu and Stefan SteigerwaldTake your knifemaking skills to the next level and create your own folding lockback knife. Illustrated instructions and more than 200 color images detail all stages of the knife’s construction, from creating a template to making the blade and locking mech-anism. With this guide you can tackle the challenging task of constructing a lockback knife and gain the skills necessary to create a lockback knife of your own design. 112 pages, Spiral-bound, Paperback, Full Color, 9” x 11”, © 2010

Order Number: SJ283 .................................................................................................... $29.99

Knife MechanismsJust for the Fun of it!LeRoi PriceThis is a guided tour through the inner working of folding knives, all their parts, and how they function. Mechanisms covered include assisted openers, auto-matic switchblades, lock back, slip joint, and many more. This is not an all in-clusive book, but there is a wealth of information including is some biography information on knife designers and makers, hundreds of drawings, photos, and illustrations. 272 pages, Paperback, B&W, 8.5” x 11” © 2014

Order Number: SJ364 .................................................................................................... $40.00

How to Make Knives Richard Barney & Robert W. LovelessHow to Make Knives is reprint of the classic title includes information on the follow-ing topics: A History of Handmade Knives; Safety Starts with your State of Mind; How to Make a Knife by the Stock Removal Method; Making a Sheath; Making a Knife at the Moran Forge; Alternative Sheath-Making Method; How to Make a Knife with Hand Tools; Flat Grinding; Soldering the Guard; Solderless Guard; Hid-den Tang; Applying Scale Handles; Mirror Polishing’ Tools; Materials; Knife Design; and Source of Services and Materials. 182 pages, Paperback, B&W, 8.5” x 11”, © 1994

Order Number: SJ230 .................................................................................................... $17.99

The Loveless Legend How to Make Custom KnivesR.W. Loveless & Jim MerrittThis groundbreaking film documentary reveals the inside secrets and tips of the knifemaking trade as they’ve evolved in the shop of R.W. Loveless. Learn the rare art of custom knifemaking from a true master as he shares his expertise and talks in-depth about his design philosophy. DVD, Full Color, 95 Minutes , © 2007

Order Number: SJ231 .................................................................................................... $19.95

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Making Hidden Tang KnivesHeinrich Schmidbauer & Hans Joachim WielandThis beginner-level guide includes 200+ photos and diagrams, the tools and materi-als lists, and the detailed, step-by-step instructions. The guide also provides knife-makers with an understanding of various types of steels and handle materials for subsequent knife projects. This guide includes a section on the tools and steps neces-sary for making sheath. 108 pages, Spiral-bound, Paperback, Full Color, 6”x 9”, © 2012

Order Number: SJ363 ..................................................................... $24.99

Making Full Tang Knives For BeginnersStefan Steigerwald and Peter FrontedduFrom drawing the initial sketches of a design to etching your initials into the handle,learn how to build a fixed-blade, full tang knife through detailed, step-by-step in-structions and illustrations of these widely used knives. All knives shown are variants of the same basic construction, but you will find many different styles of bolsters and handles, as well as advice on selecting the right steel according to the demands of a particular blades components.136 pages, Spiral bound, Full Color, 6” x 8.8”, © 2015

Order Number: SJ366 .................................................................................................... $29.99

Bladesmithing with Murray Carter Murray CarterBladesmithing with Murray Carter provides the reader with an in-depth look into tradi-tional Japanese Cutlery forging techniques and their modern applications. A non-stop flow of inquiries to Murray has prompted him to reveal the secret techniques learned during 18 years in Japan, where he lived and worked as a village blade-smith. This book features over 250 full color images and detailed explanations of Traditional Japanese Bladesmithing techniques. 160 pages, Paperback, Full Color, 8.5” x 11”, © 2011

Order Number: SJ285 .................................................................................................... $27.99

Damascus SteelTheory and PracticeGunther LobachUnravel the history and mysteries surrounding various types of Damascus steel be-fore delving into the theory and mechanics of forging your own complex Damascus steel creations. Use the detailed, computer-generated illustrations and hundreds of photos to learn how to forge-weld your Damascus steel billets, properly execute tor-sion technique, and see the endless potential for forging patterns in Damascus steel.

Complete with material and equipment requirements, safety precautions, practical tips, temperature charts, and examples of finished works, this book offers inspiration and the fundamentals of working in this ancient medium. Ideal for amateur blacksmiths and experienced metalworkers. Includes a bonus poster, “Practical Tips for the Blacksmith.” 176 pages, Hardcover, Full Color, 255 illustrations, 7” x 10”, © 2013

Order Number: SJ224 .................................................................................................... $39.99

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TomahawksTraditional to TacticalDavid GrantTomahawks: Traditional to Tactical traces the evolution of the tomahawk as a tactical weapon. Though author David Grant examines historical and traditional designs, his primary focus is on the tactical tomahawks of today. He uses his firsthand knowledge of hawks to analyze the contributions of tactical pioneer Peter LaGana, creator of the legendary Vietnam Tomahawk, as well as those of the best modern masters, in-cluding Wally Hayes, J. Neilson, Daniel Winkler and Kevin McClung, among others. 138 pages, Paperback, B&W, 6” x 9”, © 2007

Order Number: SJ291 .................................................................................................... $18.00

101 Knife DesignsMurray CarterIn 101 Knife Designs, join master smith Murray Carter as he reveals the successful traits of knife designs that have lasted throughout history. Knife enthusiasts and knife makers alike will learn to: Identify common traits in great knives. Understand how to apply them to new knife design. For the first time ever, Carter shares details of his personal collection of successful patterns created and perfected over decades of designing and making knives. Dazzling, full-color images of completed knives from renowned photographer Hiro Soga provide inspiration and direction as you apply these principles to create your own custom knife designs. With 101 Knife Designs, you, too, can make practical knives that will become cherished keepsakes.208 pages, Paperback, Full Color, 8.25” x 10.9”, © 2013

Order Number: SJ225 .................................................................................................... $29.99

The $50 Knife Shop, RevisedWayne GoddardThere’s nothing better than spending time in the presence of an experienced knife-maker, except maybe, learning a few tricks of the trade. In this revised edition of Wayne Goddard’s $50 Knife Shop, Wayne walks you through creating a cost-effective shop of your own, and enhancing your knifemaking skills by getting back to the basics. The very book that changed the face of bladesmithing is revamped, with full color photo instructions and the tried-and-true format you will refer to for years to come. 160 pages, Paperback, Full Color, 8.5” x 11”, © 2006

Order Number: SJ256 .................................................................................................... $21.99

Weapons of WarriorsFamous Antique Swords of the Near EastVic Diehl & Hermann HampeWeapons of Warriors is a photographic study containing many of the most renowned, prestigious, and historical Arabic and Turkish swords from the 12th through the 19th century. Every sword is professionally photographed at the studio, in the highest resolution and correct color. Each weapon is presented in multiple angles, many at actual size across two pages to provide the reader with the most detailed appreciation of the skill, craftsmanship, and artistry involved in the hand craft-ing of these famous Shamshirs, Kilics, Nimchas, Yatagans, and Saifs. 352 pages, Hardcover, Full Color, 12” x 9.25”, © 2012

Order Number: SJ219 .................................................................................................... $99.99

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The Metalworker’s WorkshopThis book presents a complete guide to building or converting a workshop space and then equipping it to serve a wide range of metalworking activities including model engineering, model making, car restoration, and clockmaking. 152 pages, Paperback, B&W, 5.75” x 8.25”, © 2013

Order Number: VAP378 ................................................................................................ $14.99

The Milling MachineThis book provides the detailed knowledge you need to successfully choose, install, and operate a milling machine in your home workshop. The usage of each machine and accessory is explained in detail for the vast majority of applications in an active shop. 120 pages, Paperback, Full Color, 5.75” x 8.25”, © 2013

Order Number: VAP377 ................................................................................................ $14.99

Basic LatheworkThis book deals with all aspects of the lathe covering the selection of a machine and its construction, including modern types of machines as well as the more traditional models. All aspects of tooling, both traditional and modern are covered in depth, as are all machining operations, including gener-al machining, taper turning, threading and boring. 176 pages, Paperback, B&W, 5.75” x 8.25”, © 2013

Order Number: VAP376 ................................................................................................ $14.99

Metal LatheMetal Lathe for Home Machinists is a project-based course that provides a complete introduction to the lathe and lathe metalworking. It assumes no prior knowledge and works through the process of using a lathe from beginning to end. 168 pages, Paperback, B&W, 5.75” x 8.25”, © 2012

Order Number: VAP375 ................................................................................................ $12.95

Mini-LatheMini-Lathe for Home Machinists presents a complete course on using and improving the new generation of budget lathes. It's a perfect choice for beginners as well as for those who are experienced with the lathe, but have never tried the mini-lathe. 136 pages, Paperback, B&W, 5.75” x 8.25”, © 2012

Order Number: VAP374 ................................................................................................ $12.95

MillingMilling for Home Machinists is a project-based course that provides a complete introduction to milling and the use of the milling machine. It assumes no prior knowledge and works through the process of using a home shop mill from beginning to end. 136 pages, Paperback, B&W, 5.75” x 8.25”, © 2012

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Backyard FoundryHome metal casting is often perceived as a daunting task for a home metalworker to undertake. However, foundry work is surprisingly easy and affordable, and well within the capabilities of even a modest home shop. From material and equipment considerations to pattern and mold making, B. Terry Aspin provides the knowledge required for that first pour. 96 pages, Paperback, B&W, 5.75” x 8.25”, © 2015

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Useful Machine Shop Tools to MakeInstead of throwing odds and ends of bar and rod into the scrap box, why not turn them into useful tools to simplify and speed up future work? Make your home ma-chine shop more versatile and efficient by creating your own dependable tools for marking-out, benchwork, and machining. In this book, model engineering expert Stan Bray provides complete plans for making 15 simple but useful additions to your workshop equipment.

112 pages, Paperback, Full Color, 5.75” x 8.25”, © 2015

Order Number: VAP397 ................................................................................................ $14.99

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American Machinist’s ToolsAn Illustrated Directory of PatentsKenneth L. CopeA valuable directory illustrating and listing over 1000 fully-indexed patents, it covers all American machinist’s tools patented through 1905 and the more important ones patented between 1906 and 1916. Each patent is represented by at least one illustration, and each is indexed in three separate ways: alpha-betically by patentee name, chronologically by date and patent number, and by type of tool. Required for anyone interested in American machinist’s tools. 424 pages, Paperback, B&W, over 1000 illustrations, , 7” x 10”, © 1993

Order Number: AP409 .................................................................................................. $29.95

More Makers of American Machinist’s ToolsKenneth L. CopeHere is the much-anticipated sequel to the author’s Makers of American Machin-ist’s Tools and American Machinist’s Tools: An Illustrated Directory of Patents, pioneering works on machinist’s tools and their makers. These books together provide the most comprehensive historical directory ever of the machinist tool industry and its technology. This volume covers hundreds of additional makers. There is also new material on the “Big Five” makers, with several of their previously unknown tools. The research and illustrations in this, and Cope’s earlier volumes, provide a truly unique and incomparable reference source for collectors, dealers and re-searchers. 165 pages, Paperback, B&W, Hundreds of illustrations, 7” x 10”, © 1998

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American Milling Machine Builders 1820-1920Kenneth L. CopeThis is the first book to identify American builders of milling machines and the products they invented circa 1818 to the development of the “modern” milling machine circa 1920. Early versions of other American machine tools were largely copied from European, especially British, machines. The milling machine, howev-er, was an American development. Built first for the firearms and sewing machine industries, it proved to be much more productive than other methods, and soon held a major place in all high-production American machine shops.The book lists more than 300 makers and contains over 1,400 illustrations taken from original

catalogs and contemporary periodicals. Attachments such as dividing heads, vises, etc., are also covered. 200 pages, Paperback, B&W, Hundreds of illustrations from period catalogs, 8.5” x 11”, © 2007

Order Number: AP243 .................................................................................................. $29.95

American Lathe Builders: 1810-1910Kenneth L. CopeThis encyclopedic volume provides the collector, user, and research-er with invaluable information on over 330 lathe builders. The illustra-tions, taken from original catalogs and periodicals, trace the development of the American metal cutting lathe from the crude, handbuilt models of the early 19th century to the fast, powerful models introduced in the early 20th century. Dozens of early lathe accessories, such as gear-cutting at-tachments, are also identified and illustrated for the first time. In addition, the book contains a glossary of terms used in describing the various lathes.

204 pages, Paperback, B&W, Over 1000 illustrations, 8.5” x 11”, © 2001

Order Number: AP999 ................................................................................................. $24.95

American Planer, Shaper and Slotter BuildersKenneth L. CopeA valuable book that identifies American builders of planers, shapers and slot-ters operating during the 19th and early 20th centuries, providing the reader with invaluable information on over 300 makers. Using more than 1000 illus-trations, taken from original catalogs and contemporary periodicals, Mr. Cope shows how these machines developed from crude, hand-built copies of English machines to monster machines weighing nearly one million pounds, unmatched elsewhere in the world. Numerous machine accessories, such as chucks, divid-ing heads, milling attachments and keyseating attachments, are identified and

illustrated. The book includes a glossary of terms used in describing the various types of planers, shapers and slotters, and provides illustrations that help identify the individual parts of the machines. 208 pages, Paperback, B&W, Fully illustrated, 8.5” x 11”, © 2002

Order Number: AP049 .................................................................................................. $24.95

A Brown & Sharpe Catalogue Collection 1868 to 1899Introduction by Kenneth L. CopeAnyone who collects or studies 19th century machine tools and machinist’s tools will be delighted with the three catalogs that are reprinted here. They include the 1868 catalog, the first offered by the newly formed Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing Co. and also the first to offer products from its related company, Darling, Brown & Sharpe. 291 pages, Paperback, B&W illustrations, 6” x 9”, © 1997

Order Number: AP76X ................................................................................................. $19.95



Legacy: Jewelry Techniques of West AfricaMatthieu CheminéeWith little more than an anvil and a small box of tools, successive generations of jewelers in West Africa have developed a style of working in silver and gold renowned the world over. While many books have been published documenting jewelry artifacts of Africa, few have documented the makers, their process and their traditions until now. 232 pages, Hardcover, Full Color, 10.5” x 9.1”, ©2014

Order Number: SJ365 .................................................................................................... $45.00

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Steel- and Toolmaking Strategies and Techniques before 1870H.G. BrackThis book explores steel- and toolmaking strategies and techniques from early Iron Age, Roman, medieval, and Renaissance metallurgists and toolmakers. Also re-viewed are the technological innovations of the Industrial Revolution, the contribu-tions of the English industrial revolutionaries to the evolution of the factory system of mass production with interchangeable parts, and the development of bulk steelmaking processes and alloy steel technologies in the latter half of the 19th century. 150 pages, Paperback, 8” x 10”, © 2008

Order Number: VAP909.................................................................................................$18.00

Art of the Edge ToolThe Ferrous Metallurgy of New England Shipsmiths and ToolmakersH.G. BrackThis edition spans 280 years of shipbuilding history, charting both the evolution of steelmaking between 1607 and 1882 and the growth of the economy that relied on it in times of revolution, war and peace. “Only written, painted or etched accounts tell of the existence of these ships prior to the introduction of the camera,” Brack relates “The tools themselves are important additional primary sources of information about our colonial maritime his-tory.” Brack explores the use of felling axes, augers, drawnshaves and mortising gouges, and the ways these then-cutting edge devices were used, providing evidence of our earliest, and most ambitious, pursuit of maritime technology. 226 pages, Paperback, 8” x 10”, © 2008

Order Number: VAP906 ............................................................................................... $22.00

Handbook for Ironmongers, 2EA Glossary of Ferrous Metallurgy TermsH.G. Brack, Linda DarttThis book defines hundreds of items of interest to blacksmiths, historians, and any-one seeking knowledge of steel- and toolmaking and its history. Topics range from ancient metallurgical techniques to later developments in iron and steel produc-tion in America and modern machines and the biomass-derived consumer prod-ucts and toxic waste that they produce. While it stands alone as an important resource, the Glossary is also an invaluable component of the Davistown Museum Tools in History series, which surveys the history of steel- and toolmaking and relates it to New England shipsmiths and edge toolmakers. 236 pages, Paperback, 8” x 10”, © 2013

Order Number: VAP907 ................................................................................................ $22.00

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Anatomy of Steampunk: The Fashion of Victorian Futurism Katherine GleasonFrom formal outfits to costumes crafted for the stage, from ensembles suited to adventure to casual street styles, steampunk fashion has come to encompass quite a few different looks. Today steampunk has grown to become an aesthetic that fuels many varied art forms. Illustrated throughout with color photographs of the dazzling creations of numerous steampunk fashion designers, this is an inspira-tional source book. In addition to presenting the looks and stories of these creative fashion artists, the book also details ten steampunk projects.

224 pages, Hardcover, Full Color, 9” x 12”, © 2013

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1000 Steampunk Creations: Neo-Victorian Fashion, Gear, & ArtDr. Grymm & Barbe Saint JohnSteampunk is a burgeoning counter-cultural movement; a genre, community, and artform. The Steampunk movement seeks to recapture the spirit of inven-tion, adventure, and craftsmanship reminiscent of early-nineteenth-century industrialization, in part to restore a sense of wonder to a technology-jaded

world. Packed with 1,000 full-color photographs, 1,000 Steampunk Creations features a stunning and mind-boggling showcase of modified technology, art and sculpture, home décor, fashion and haber-dashery, jewelry and accessories, and curious weapons, vehicles, and contraptions.320 pages, Paperback, Full Color, 9” x 9”, © 2012

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The Art of Steampunk, 2E Extraordinary Devices & Ingenious Contraptions from the Leading Artists of the Steampunk MovementArt DonovanIn this book, you’ll discover the captivating and dynamic world of this emerging genre through the creative vision of today’s leading Steampunk artists. This new edition expands on the art featured in the world’s first museum exhibit of Steam-punk, held at The Museum of the History of Science at Oxford University in

England with a look at all new, never seen before artists.168 pages, Paperback, Full Color, 7.5” x 9”, © 2013

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Steampunk EmporiumCreating Fantastical Jewelry Devices and Oddments from Assorted Cogs, Gears, & CuriosJema “Emily Ladybird” HewittMake haste and pack your bags right away - you’re not going to want to delay this charming adventure! Whilst perusing the pages of Steampunk Emporium, the harrowing antics of Miss Emily Ladybird will engage you in the most enchanting of worlds. Join her as she records the adventures of intergalactic space pirates, undersea voyagers and Jurassic explorers - all the while, dabbling in the details of

which baubles best benefit the venturesome class.128 pages, Paperback, Full Color, 8” x 10”, © 2012

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