BABA Books
Forging Iron and Steel
The Artist Blacksmith: Design and Techniques
By Peter Parkinson
BABA member price £19
Non-member price £24
Consists of 16 chapters: from workshop and equipment, through hot working techniques, to finishing, including a valuable chapter on design.
‘The Artist Blacksmith’ has colour photographs throughout, supported by very clear line drawings. It was written by a prominent British blacksmith, who is also a teacher. It shows all the basic, traditional techniques for hot forged work, in contemporary settings.
Baba Books recommends this volume for anyone interested in starting blacksmithing, learners and those wanting to improve their basic forging skills.