The Complete Modern Blacksmith, by Alexander G. Weygers. 300 Pages. Softbound. This delightful book is a step-by-step guide to assembling a complete blacksmith shop for a limited investment, and then putting it to use making the tools you will need to complete other projects. Thoroughly illustrated with superb line drawings by the author, this book begins with an introduction to metallurgy, surveys the tools necessary for a modern shop and then proceeds to detail, in step-by-step fashion, how to make all of the tools necessary for use in the shop including hammers, chisels and even the anvil. The balance of the book is devoted to illustrating the various techniques of the exprienced smith by detailing the processes for making a number of useful household and shop necessities, such as hinges, woodworking tools, fireplace tools and many more. The final section addresses the "recycling & repair of tools" and includes many tips of use to the antique tool restorationist or home handyman. Whether to understand the ways of metalwork or to actually begin the practice of the craft, "The CompleteModern Blacksmith" will prove and enjoyable and frequently consulted reference. $22.50 (BK-0125)