Free Online Books, Newsletters and Articles

April 10, 2010

Did you know that you have access to online blacksmithing publications that can be downloaded free and printed from your computer?

Florida Artist Blacksmith Association

A number of free books related to blacksmithing and metalworking are available online and several Blacksmith Associations provide free access to online versions of their newsletters.  Steve Bloom of the Florida Artist Blacksmith Association has created an extraordinary archive of articles on blacksmithing projects and tips from association newsletters and other sources.

We have added the following new sections to the In Print section of our Links page:

  • Free Online Blacksmith Association Newsletters
  • Free Online Blacksmithing Books
  • Free Online Blacksmithing Articles

Let us know if you discover others that we can add as well.


The Astragal Press added to “In Print” Resources

December 21, 2009

A new In Print resource has been added to our Links page.

The Astragal Press offers books on early tools, trades and technology.  Their catalog includes over forty titles relating to Blacksmithing and Early Metalworking.

In addition there are many books on:

  • Early ScrollsawEarly Tools & Tool Collecting
  • Woodworking
  • Carriages & Sleighs
  • Early Farming
  • Early Trades
  • Railroadiana
  • Early Science & Technology
  • Building Construction and Design
  • Leather and Rope Working.