Cart 0
Damascus Steel
Click to zoom

Share this book

Damascus Steel : Theory and Practice

Book Details

Format Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10 0764342940
ISBN-13 9780764342943
Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of Manufacture CN
Country of Publication GB
Publication Date May 28th, 2013
Print length 176 Pages
Weight 906 grams
Dimensions 26.20 x 17.80 x 2.20 cms
Product Classification: Decorative wood & metalwork
Ksh 6,650.00
Temporarily out of stock, due soon 0 in stock

Delivery Location

Delivery fee: Select location

Secure
Quality
Fast
The fundamentals of Damascus steel (fire welding, torsion, and building stacks) through over 200 images.  Damascus steel: centuries-old, hot-forged steel that is legendary for making sharp, strong blades that struck fear in many a man’s heart. Artisans, blacksmiths, and hobbyists the world over have initiated a renaissance of this fascinating, decorative material, which is the focus of this comprehensive book. Unravel the history and mysteries surrounding various types of Damascus steel before 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 torsion 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."
The fundamentals of Damascus steel (fire welding, torsion, and building stacks) through over 200 images. 

Damascus steel: centuries-old, hot-forged steel that is legendary for making sharp, strong blades that struck fear in many a man’s heart. Artisans, blacksmiths, and hobbyists the world over have initiated a renaissance of this fascinating, decorative material, which is the focus of this comprehensive book.

Unravel the history and mysteries surrounding various types of Damascus steel before 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 torsion 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."

Get Damascus Steel by at the best price and quality guaranteed only at Werezi Africa's largest book ecommerce store. The book was published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd and it has pages.

Mind, Body, & Spirit

Shopping Cart

Africa largest book store

Sub Total:
Ebooks

Digital Library
Coming Soon

Our digital collection is currently being curated to ensure the best possible reading experience on Werezi. We'll be launching our Ebooks platform shortly.