Top 5 Must Read Books for Blacksmiths

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Channel: Christ Centered Ironworks · 2017 · Howto & Style

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In this video, I cover my top 5 must read books for blacksmiths!  These books tend to cover  some of the more intermediate skill level techniques and projects. There are so many resources out there already available in print.  I encourage you to branch out and read a variety of metal forging books. 

*** Amazon affiliate links below ***

These Blacksmith Books for Sale on Amazon:
Iron Menagerie: http://amzn.to/2vKTFfH
The Art of Blacksmithing: http://amzn.to/2wp4o1k
The Blacksmith’s Craft: http://amzn.to/2wTs9l9
Wrought Ironwork by COSIRA (Decorative Ironwork was hard to locate, but I was able to find this book, which is the previous in the series) http://amzn.to/2gqsapE
Hand Forging and Wrought Iron Ornamental Work: http://amzn.to/2vKV1ah

Some of these forging books you can download, and they are all available in hard copy. All of these Amazon Blacksmithing Books are highly recommended reads! As mentioned, some are blacksmith books pdf. That way you can download them and look at them at leisure. 

These best blacksmithing books are in my own personal collection. So if you want to find the best metalworking books, make sure to give these a try. 

Comments: What is your favorite blacksmithing book?

My Top 5  Blacksmithing Books for Beginners Video: https://youtu.be/c7g6IgkfiPE 

Thanks for watching this blacksmith video here at Christ Centered Ironworks. I have lots of forging videos as well at my channel: www.youtube.com/c/christcenteredironworks

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