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New Spruce Forge Manual of Locksmithing : A Blacksmith's Guide to Simple Lock Mechanisms (Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition) by Denis Frechette and Bill Morrison (2021, Hardcover)
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The basics are well covered so that even a beginning blacksmith can start working on the projects. The book is also a valuable reference for smiths repairing locks. This would have been a bit easier if I had read this book beforehand.
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PublisherArtisan North America
ISBN-10173332500X
ISBN-139781733325004
eBay Product ID (ePID)13069254504
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Book TitleNew Spruce Forge Manual of Locksmithing : A Blacksmith's Guide to Simple Lock Mechanisms (Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition)
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicGeneral
Publication Year2021
IllustratorYes
GenreTechnology & Engineering, Crafts & Hobbies
AuthorDenis Frechette, Bill Morrison
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight50.8 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2021-944674
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SynopsisThe New Spruce Forge Manual of Locksmithing: a Blacksmith's Guide to Simple Lock Mechanisms is a totally revised, updated and expanded version of the original work which has become a treasured sourcebook for blacksmiths the world over. This new hardcover edition, at 304 pages, is more than double the size of the original manual. The number of lock projects has increased from five to fourteen. And the first section on blacksmith lockmaking tools and techniques can now be considered a complete manual in its own right. The authors have maintained their original trademark style that relies on well-illustrated step-by-step instructions that guide you through the whole lock-making process. They have also kept their low-tech approach that demonstrates how to go about creating good work using only a handful of simple tools. For The New Spruce Forge Manual of Locksmithing, Bill Morrison and Denis Frechette divided the book into two distinct sections: Technical Information: This section is a complete reference manual that covers the specific techniques needed to build all the parts for each lock, as well as providing all the information needed to understand the assembly instructions outlined in the second section. The Locks: Patterns and Instructions: This section provides all the plans and detailed step-by-step instructions for each of the 14 lock projects in this new edition. The detailed and clear assembly instructions describe when and how to use the technical information provided in section one. This is the most complete book available on how to use simple technology to solve complex metalworking problems. What you learn in this book will provide you with the skills needed to replace a broken "blacksmith-lock" with a similar one of your own making for an old gate, door, cabinet, chest, etc. After having worked through the projects you will have gained the skills and confidence to fashion replacement parts for old "blacksmith locks" needing repair. Hardcover, 304 pages, 11-inches x 8-1/2-inches, over 800 color photos and drawings., Runner-Up for the best HOBBY and CRAFT BOOK 2023, IBPA Book Awards. The New Spruce Forge Manual of Locksmithing: A Blacksmith's Guide to Simple Lock Mechanisms is a totally revised and expanded version of the original work from 1999. This new hardcover edition, at 304 pages and with more than 800 color photos and illustrations, is more than double the size of the original manual. This book will have great appeal to anyone who has blacksmithing as a hobby or as a profession, to those who repair antique doors, furniture or who make period style furniture, those involved in historical architectural restoration, and also to everyone who has any interest in antique keys, locks and their mechanical mechanisms. The book is divided into two distinct sections: Technical Information - This section is a reference manual in itself that covers the specific tools and techniques needed to build all the parts for each lock, as well as providing the information needed to understand the assembly instructions outlined in the second section. The Locks: Patterns & Instructions - This section provides the plans and detailed instructions for each of the 14 lock projects in this new edition. The clear assembly instructions describe when and how to use the technical information provided in section one. The authors have maintained their original trademark style that relies on well-illustrated step-by-step instructions that guide you through the whole lock-making process. They have also kept their low-tech approach that demonstrates how to go about creating good work using only a handful of simple tools. Making blacksmith locks is an age-old skill the authors of this manual are helping to preserve by passing on their knowledge to this book's readers. The New Spruce Forge Manual of Locksmithing is also an excellent introduction to benchwork, which is a useful skill for any blacksmith to acquire. This manual will become a valuable, trusted and often referred to sourcebook in your blacksmithing library.
LC Classification NumberTS521.F74 2022
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Learn the blacksmith trade of lockmaking.
Very detailed lock patterns with suggested tools and detailed techniques to make your own hand forged lock.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
