[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blacksmith Blacksmithing] is the process of forming heated metal...
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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blacksmith Blacksmithing] is the process of heating iron/steel to a temperature where it is "workable" and then using various tools to form the metal into useful and decorative shapes.
* [https://abana.org/education/controlled-hand-forging/ ABANA Forging Fundamentals Program] (printable PDF work sheets)
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* [https://abana.org/education/controlled-hand-forging/ ABANA Forging Fundamentals Program] (printable PDF work sheets/Free)
=== Guides ===
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** [https://www.calsmith.org/Technical-Documents Taken from CalSmith]
** [https://www.calsmith.org/Technical-Documents Taken from CalSmith]
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=== Books/Magazines ===
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* [http://www.markaspery.com/School_of_Blacksmithing/Purchase_books.html Mastering the Fundamentals of Blacksmithing]
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* Book
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** [http://www.markaspery.com/School_of_Blacksmithing/Purchase_books.html Mastering the Fundamentals of Blacksmithing] (Recommended for Advanced Users/Paid)
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* Magazines
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** [https://abana.org/back-issues-anvils-ring/ The Anvil's Ring] (Get Ideas/Free)
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** [https://abana.org/hammers-blow/ The Hammers Blow] (Get Ideas/Free)