Download or read book Blacksmithing Basics for the Homestead written by Joe DeLaRonde and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2008-08 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master blacksmith Joe DeLaRonde demonstrates the basic skills and techniques needed to make the tools and accoutrements required for life on the homestead or ranch. Detailed and easy-to-understand instructions, illustrations, and photographs will help the beginning blacksmith set up the forge, get the fire hot enough for welding, and craft the tools needed for blacksmithing.