101matt 17 Report post Posted November 21, 2011 yes it does matter how you bend steel,and in an area where you must do it your self,you better know how..so here are links for FREE information on black smithing.The site is in the UK and is wonderfull.tons of Information and all can be downloaded to a pdf,than put on your KINDLE,yes save to your computer than your kindle. http://www.hct.ac.uk/Downloads/craftpublications.html find the basic and read.. have fun Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regulator5 11 Report post Posted December 1, 2011 Thanks for the site Matt. Smithing may be one of the most useful hobbies, regardless of whether an event happens or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
101matt 17 Report post Posted December 27, 2011 http://www.hct.ac.uk/PDF/CraftPublications/Blacksmith/BlacksmithscraftPart1_tcm2-18912.pdf http://www.hct.ac.ukhttp://www.hct.ac.uk/PDF/CraftPublications/Blacksmith/BlacksmithscraftPart3_tcm2-18914.pdf/PDF/CraftPublications/Blacksmith/BlacksmithscraftPart2_tcm2-18913.pdf http://www.hct.ac.uk/PDF/CraftPublications/Blacksmith/BlacksmithscraftPart4_tcm2-18915.pdf http://www.hct.ac.uk/PDF/CraftPublications/Blacksmith/BlacksmithscraftPart4_tcm2-18915.pdf http://www.hct.ac.uk/PDF/CraftPublications/Blacksmith/BlacksmithscraftPart5_tcm2-18916.pdf These are in PDF format and can be downloaded for future use.. The UK is doing great things to preserve Knowledge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regulator5 11 Report post Posted December 28, 2011 I'm blaming you for the need for the external hard drive....lol. Thanks for the pdf links, they'll keep me busy for awhile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regulator5 11 Report post Posted December 28, 2011 Oh sure, and they have links for thatching, saddle making, an several other pdf documents. I am so in trouble with this site...lol. Glad I have an empty 8GB thumb drive or at least it was when I started. Several good manuals for prepping here, especially for one who appreciates the historical ways as I do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
101matt 17 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 Reg,my wife has 2, 2 tera bite drives,she has almost filled.lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regulator5 11 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 LOL.. yeah, I need to get one. I have a platoon of thumb drives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SinoCentric 10 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 LOL.. yeah, I need to get one. I have a platoon of thumb drives. Maybe but don't forget the all the eggs in one basket moral. I have a decent sized external drive but I often fear corruption will cause it's loss. Yeah 2 is 1 but priorities are key and money resources are only spendable once, dammit, no matter how I try otherwise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regulator5 11 Report post Posted December 29, 2011 Sino, I agree. I have all my stuff duplicated on thumb drives and also print out hard copies; which I laminate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonoran6 10 Report post Posted January 13, 2012 dammit, i should have downloaded these when i first saw them, link isnt working.. is this a user error? or is the site down? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooksc 10 Report post Posted January 19, 2012 Don't give up trying. It seems like access to the site is intermittant, one day it was working the next it was not. I got access today and downloaded the manuals. Thanks for the link. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
101matt 17 Report post Posted January 19, 2012 Sonoran6 I have a pdf file I can PM you,which you do you need?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LovesDaSun 10 Report post Posted January 20, 2012 this is a great site!! i especially like the saddle making link. it covers the basic tools and techniques for saddle making. however, it only concerns english saddles. if push came to shove, i know the skills could be transferable to western saddles but there are some differences between the two that i would want to know thoroughly before i trusted my life to a homemade saddle. english saddles have their place but western saddles and especially harnesses would ultimately prove more useful. wud u happen to know where a free download for western saddle making or harness making making might be found? (i think this if off topic....oops ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
101matt 17 Report post Posted January 20, 2012 Welcome LDS,I will look around for something.The Smithsonian may have something.My wife has a friend that works there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regulator5 11 Report post Posted January 21, 2012 http://ebooksfreedownload.org/tag/saddle-making LDS, here is a link I found on the subject. I did not vett the site and they do offer books on several subjects. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regulator5 11 Report post Posted January 21, 2012 If wanting to purchase a book, look for books by Al Stohlman. He is a very thorough leathercrafter and has several books on the subject from belt pouches to saddles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vonBayern 14 Report post Posted April 7, 2012 The link for part 2 is broken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regulator5 11 Report post Posted April 8, 2012 The link for part 2 is broken. I can try and PM it to you tomorrow Von. I downloaded it before and have it on a thumb drive. Hopefully it isn't too large for the pm system or I'll try and get it to you another way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites