Alabama Forge Council

AFC Library

ID Number	Title	Author	Publisher	Creation Date	Length	Media	Genre	Synopsis
1	Building Small Barnes, Sheds & Shelters	Monte Burch	Storey Communications	1983	236pp	SC Book	Building/Shops	Construction methods and techniques for barn's, shops, out buildings etc. Plans, materials, construction techniques.
2	The Complete Bladesmith: Forging Your Way to Perfection	Jim Hrisoulas	Paladin Press	1987	179pp	HC Book	Bladesmithing	Covers all the steps necessary to make a knife, including rough forging, rough and finish grinding, fittings, grip materials, polishing, heat treating and sharpening. Also includes chapters on sword making, Damascus steels and patterns, 2 chapters on Japanese
3	The Contemporary Blacksmith	Dona Z. Meilach	Schiffer Publishing	2000	256pp	SC Book	Artistic Ironwork	Outstanding book of over 500 selected photographs of ironwork by over 200 artists.
4	Practical Projects for the Blacksmith	Ted Tucker	Larson Publishing	1980	227pp	SC Book	General Blacksmithing	Over 50 Projects fully illustrated in step-by-step detail. Projects include trivets, tongs, hinges, door bolts, harpoon, lamps, fireplace tools, wire rack, utensils and more.
5	The Edge of the Anvil	Jack Andrews	Skipjack Press	1991	210pp	SC Book	General Blacksmithing	Great basics book, tools, forges, techniques, and projects. Portfolio of Samuel Yellins' work
7	Charleston Blacksmith: The Work of Philip Simmons	John Michael Vlach	University of Georgia Press	1981	154pp	SC Book	Biography	This book discusses many aspects of Simmons' life as well as the design thought process that he goes through. The photos show gates, screens, railings, etc.
8	Antique Iron, Identification and Values	Kathryn McNerney	Schroder Publishing	1984	224pp	SC Book	Collecting	Price guide for identifying various iron objects, mostly cast. Includes sections on Farming and Farm implements, furniture, kitchen and pantry, toys, banks, shipping, trades tools, and weaponry related items. Examples are bells, coffee grinders, skillets
9	American Indian Tomahawks	Harold L. Peterson	Museum of the American Indian	1971	238pp	HC Book	Bladesmithing	Definitive study of the American Indian tomahawk that shows over 300 photographs, of all known types of tomahawks. Includes description, type, dimensions, where and when found, peculiararities, and other data. Includes 23 page appendix called "The Blacksmi
10	Tannehill - 1999: Jay Close and Jay Slining	AFC	Alabama Forge Council	1999	6hrs.	Video, VHS	Traditional Blacksmithing	8 VHS tapes covering the 1999 Tannehill demonstrations.
11	Peter Ross Demo 2000 - Montgomery	AFC	Alabama Forge Council	2000		Video, VHS	General Blacksmithing	Video of Peter's demonstration at the Montgomery Forge workshop.
12	2000 AFC Blacksmithing Conference	AFC	Alabama Forge Council	2000		Video, VHS	General Blacksmithing	Susan Hutchinson and Ron Howard demonstrations covering 2.5 days. 8 tapes
13	Decorative Ironwork	Zimelli and Vergerio	Paul Hamlyn	1966	159pp	HC Book	Artistic Ironwork	Ironwork Examples from Middle Ages to the present day (1966). 70 color plates of screens, gates, balustrades etc. Baroque, Gothic, Romanesque, Rococo, English revival and more.
14	Colonial and Early American Lighting	Arthur Hayward	Dover Books	1962	198pp	HC Book	Miscellaneous	169 photos and illustrations of various lighting fixtures. Betty lamps, rush lights, candle holders. Iron, Tin, Copper, Glass, Wood etc. Covers every type of pre-electric lighting fixture used in colonial times.
15	Decorative and Sculptural Ironwork : Tools, Techniques & Inspiration 1999 312 SC Book Artistic Ironwork	Dona Meilach	Schiffer	1999	321	SC Book	Artistic Ironwork	Fantastic book of modern ironwork and a few techniques. This book is a reprint of the original 1977 edition. It adds 16 color plates for more modern works. Covers every aspect of artistic and sculptural blacksmithing.
16	A Pictorial Encyclopedia of Decorative Ironwork: 12th Through 18th Century	Otto Hoever	Dover Books	2001	335pp	SC Book	Traditional Blacksmithing	Thorough tretise of architectural ironwork from 1100 to 1800. This book has 450 photographs of every type of decorative architectural iron. Doors, gates, grilles, chandeliers, sconces, torch holders, door knockers, railings, sign brackets, balustrades,.
17	Decorative Ironwork : Wrought Iron Latticework, Gates & Railings	Margarete Baur-Heinhold	Schiffer	1996	176pp	HC Book	Traditional Blacksmithing	Architectural ironwork from 12th through the 20th century. Sections covering history, techniques, and basic forms, development of the various types and styles. Contains 377 photographs. Gates, grilles, screens, crosses, canopies, railings.
18	English Ironwork of the XVIIth & XVIIIth Centuries	J. Starkie Gardner	Dover	2000	336pp	SC Book	Artistic Ironwork	A complete reproduction of the original 1911 book. Covers architectural English work of the William and Mary period. Depicts gates, rails, balconies, lamp holders, sign brackets and the like. Over 230 b&w photographs with extensive descriptions and history
19	Hossfeld Bender 1997 45 pp Monograph Miscellaneous	Hossfeld		1997	45pp	Monograph	Miscellaneous	Setups and examples for using and operating the Hossfeld Universal Bender, Includes catalog of parts and accessories with 1997 price list
20	Triebenbacher Bavarian Iron Works	Triebenbacher		1998	89pp	Catalog	Miscellaneous	Full-color catalog of the offerings from the Triebenbacher Iron Works located in Munich Germany. Excellent photos of various gates, rails, brackets, and finials, both traditional and modern. Advertising Brochure
21	Triebenbacher Bavarian Iron Works 1997 36 pp Catalog Miscellaneous	Triebenbacher		1997	36pp	Catalog	Miscellaneous	Full-color catalog of the offerings from the Triebenbacher Iron Works located in Munich Germany. Excellent photos of various gates, rails, brackets, and finials, both traditional and modern. Advertising Brochure.
22	Barry Pattern & Foundry	Barry Pattern & Foundry		1997	66pp	Catalog	Miscellaneous	Catalog of Italia forgings. Various pickets, finials, leaves, panels etc. Nice for ideas.
23	Petracola & Sons	Petracola & Sons		1997	56pp	Catalog	Miscellaneous	Catalog of RIK-FER ornamental forgings, Nice ideas for gates and rails. 1000's of components w/ price list
24	New Metals, Inc	New Metals, Inc		1997	5699	Catalog	Miscellaneous	Catalog of forged components, pickets, grilles etc…
25	Arte En Hierro: Art in Iron	Daesa		1997	20	Catalog	Miscellaneous	Catalog of various forged components
26	Triebenbacher Bavarian Iron Works	Triebenbacher		1997	63pp	Catalog	Miscellaneous	Full-color catalog of the offerings from the Triebenbacher Iron Works located in Munich Germany. Excellent photos of various gates, rails, brackets, and finials, both traditional and modern. Advertising Brochure.
27	Decorative Antique Ironwork: A Pitorial Treasury	Henry Rene D'Allemagne	Dover	1968	415pp	SC Book	Artistic Ironwork	Over 4500 photos of various iron objects, Everything from Gates to Candle snuffers. Every type of wrought iron object imaginable.
28	The Blacksmith Shop	Pete Taggett		0	14pp	Catalog	Traditional Blacksmithing	Catalog of traditional items offered for sale, fire tools, hooks, racks, brackets etc..
29	The Modern Blacksmith	Alex Weygers	Van Nostrand-Reinhold	1974	96pp	HC Book	Traditional Blacksmithing	Great beginners book covering tools, equipment and techniques. Projects include bolts, hardening and tempering, tools, rosettes, hooks, hinges, pokers, latches, spatula, tongs, drills and augers, gouges, etc..
30	Knives '84	Ken Warner	DBI Books	1983	256	SC Book	Bladesmithing	Annual edition of knives and knife makers. Includes examples of the 'cutting edge' makers of the time. Includes techniques, suppliers, various trends seen in the industry, and stories about knives and makers.
31	18th Century Hardware - 3 Tape Set	Jerry Darnell	Rocky Comfort Forge	1994		Traditional Blacksmithing	Video, VHS	"Video of Jerry Darnell at the 1994 FABA conference in Barberville FL. Tape 1 & 2 is the forging of a Suffolk Door Latch Tape 3 is the making of a Rush Lamp (Tape 3 missing)
32	Birmingham Blacksmithing Festival:Juried Exhibition 1987	Sloss Furnaces NHL		1987	24pp	SC Book	Artistic Ironwork	Photographic catalog of ironwork entered into the BBF exhibition, just prior to the 1988 ABANA conference held at Sloss. Features work by Tom Latane', Don Asbee, Bob Bergman, Larry Cooper, Kurt Lang, Scott Lankton, Nol Putnam, Clifton Ralph, Brad Silverbe
33	Life Force at the Anvil : The Blacksmiths of Africa	Tom Joyce	University of NC at Ashville	1998	32	SC Book	Traditional Blacksmithing	Program from the Exhibition of African ironwork put together by Tom Joyce in conjunction with the 1998 ABANA Conference.
34	ABANA 1998 Conference Auction Program	ABANA		1998	21pp	SC Book	Miscellaneous	Program featuring items donated to ABANA for the conference auction.
35	1998 ABANA Conference Notebook ABANA 1998 65 SC Book	ABANA	ABANA	1998	65	SC Book	General Blacksmithing	Notebook given as part of the conference registration, Contains notes from demonstrators on techniques, tools, drawing etc… Includes commentaries by Mike Boone, Joseph Anderson, Jack Andrews, Wendel Broussard, Tal Harris, Alice James, Brian Russell
36	Hammerman of Williamsburg	Colonial Williamsburg		0	25min	Video, VHS	Traditional Blacksmithing	Historical documentary/living history story of the a blacksmith in colonial Williamsburg.
37	Dimitri Gerakaris - SERBC 2001 2 hr Video, VHS			2001	2hr	Video, VHS	Artistic Ironwork	Video of Dimitris Demo at the SERBC 2001. Artistic and Sculptural Forms
38	Phillip Simmons : Charleston Blacksmith	SC Dept Tourism	SC Dept Tourism	0	30min	Video, VHS	General Blacksmithing	Video of the life and times of Phillip Simmons.
39	Controlling Your Air Hammer Mark Linn Mark Linn 2001 25 min Video, VHS General	Mark Linn	Mark Linn	2001	25min	Video, VHS	General Blacksmithing	Blacksmithing Introduction to the design and operation of the Linn/Sargent control system as its applied to the Kinyon Air Hammer. Animations and cutaways of the various components give you’re the understanding of how the parts all work together.
40	Broom Making for the Blacksmith	Jeff Mohr	Seider Productions	1999	25min	Video, VHS	Traditional Blacksmithing	How-to forge and tie your own fireplace brooms. Covers various methods and techniques.
41	1992 BAM Ozark Conference	Roger Degner		1992	6hrs	Video, VHS	General Blacksmithing	Homemade video of the 1992 Blacksmiths Association of Missouri (BAM) Conference
42	18th Century Hacksaw - Gary Brown - SERBC	Bill Richardson	Bill Richardson	2001	2hr	Video, VHS	Traditional Blacksmithing	Gary Browns demo of a fine 18th century hacksaw from the SERBC 2001 conference.
43	Jerry Darnell: 18th Century Hardware/Lighting - FABA 1994	Rocky Comfort	Rocky Comfort Productions	1994	3.5hrs	Video, VHS	Traditional Blacksmithing	Jerry Darnell demonstrates the Making of 18th Century Hardware. This volume covers the making of a Suffolk Latch. He has been a traditional smith for over 25 years, specializing in Quaker, Shaker and traditional American ironwork.
44	Walter Scadden: Architectural Iron - Gates, Restoration , Business Tape 4	Rocky Comfort	Rocky Comfort Productions	1994	1.5hrs	Video, VHS	General Blacksmithing	Walt studied under Francis Whitaker and studied architectural engineering and design. He teaches blacksmithing at the John C. Campbell Folk School and is currently the Director of the Connecticut School of Wrought Iron Design.
45	Basic Blacksmithing Course	Robb Gunter	Rockin' R Studios	0	0.5hrs	Video, VHS	Traditional Blacksmithing	Robb Gunter guides you step-by-step through the comprehensive basic blacksmithing course as taught at ' The Forgery School of Blacksmithing '. The course covers all the basic aspects of the craft. Anvil and forge set-up, lighting and tending a coal fire.
46	Country Blacksmithing: A Complete, Step-by-Step Guide to Working with Iron	Charles McRaven	Harper & Row	1981	191	HC Book	General Blacksmithing	Good general book on blacksmithing, covers tools, technique , tempering, forge welding, hardware and some of the business aspects of the craft.
47	The Recycling, Use , & Repair of Tools 1978 112 SC Book	Alexander G. Weygers	Van Nostrand Reinhold	1978	112	SC Book	Miscellaneous	Covers the repair of all kinds of tools; from gardening to lathes. Chapter on making your own Carbide tipped tools.
48	Fireplace Accessories	Dona Meilach	Schiffer	2002	256	HC Book	Artistic Ironwork
49	The Artist Blacksmith: Design and Techniques	Peter Parkinson	Crowood Press	2001	160	HC Book	Artistic Ironwork	Written by a modern English blacksmith that is an excellent reference for beginners, yet contains neat jigs, and tips for more experienced smiths. Covers tooling and working the metal, design, connections and joining processes and finishes.
50	Old Tannehill : A History of The Pioneer Ironworks in Roupes Valley (1829-1865)	James R. Bennett	Birmingham Printing & Publishing	1986	167pp	HC Book	Historical
51	The Village Blacksmith	Aldren A. Watson	Aldren A. Watson	1986	125pp	HC Book	General Blacksmithing
52	Early American Ironware: Cast and Wrought	Kaufman, Henry J.	Weathervane Books	1966	166	HC Book	Collecting	Discusses early blast furnaces and iron manufacturers, extensive text is supported by 210 black/white photos depicting nails, horse shoes, lanterns, locks and keys, kettles, stoves, bells, irons, tools, door hardware, andirons, etc.
53	A Historical Guide to Wagon Hardware & Blacksmith Supplies	Towana Spivey	Museum of the Great Plains	1988	202pp	HC Book	Historical	Selected pages of the 1909 catalogue of the George Worthington Company of Cleveland, OH.
55	Modern Handmade Knives	BR Hughes	Pioneer Press	1982	85	SC Book	Bladesmithing	Inscribed to the AFC by the author.
56	Home and Workshop Guide to Sharpening	Harry Walton	Harper and Row	1967	160pp	SC Book	General Tools	Cutting Edges, Yard and Garden Tools, Household Tools, Saws, Edged Woodworking Tools, Boring Tools, Lathe Tools, Misc. Tool Sharpening, Metallurgy
57	The Woodwrights Shop: A Practical Guide to Traditional Woodcraft	Roy Underhill	University of North Carolina Press	1981	202	SC Book	Woodworking	Traditional Traditional Woodworking: Trees and Wood, Tools, Gluts & Mauls, Shaving Horses, Rakes, Chairs, Weaving Wood, Hay Forks, Cough Bowls, Lathes, BLACKSMITHING, dovetails, Panel Frame Construction, Log Houses, Timber Frame Construction
58	The Woodwrights Shop: Exploring Traditional Woodcraft	Roy Underhill	University of North Carolina Press	1983	191	SC Book	Woodworking	Traditional Traditional Woodworking: Trees and Wood, Helves and Handles, Saws, The Whetstone Quarry, Crow chasers and Turkey Calls, Hurdles, Whimsy Diddling, Two Tools, Candlestands and the Sliding Dovetail, Planes, The Sah Joiner, Riven Roof, Pitmans Progress
59	Tannehill - 2004: Walt Scadden	AFC	AFC	2004	8hrs	Video, VHS	General Blacksmithing	"Conference video featuring: Walter Scadden Maritime Ironwork"
60	Forged Elegance - The Lifework of Master Blacksmith Cyril Colnik 1998 39 min Video, VHS Artistic Ironwork	Bandana Productions	Bighorn Forge	1998	38min	Video, VHS	Artistic Ironwork	From the late 19th century until his death in 1958, Austrian born Cyril Colnik made his living making the functional beautiful. He saw himself as a craftsman but his achievements in wrought iron resulted in helping forge an elegant identity for his adopte
61	Peter Ross at Fort Toulouse - Copy #1	John Taylor	None	0	1hr	Video, VHS	General Blacksmithing	Video of the colonial ironwork demonstrations and discussions by Peter Ross.
62	George Dixon - John C. Campbell Folk School - 1993 1993 Video, SVHS	Mark Linn		1993		Video, SVHS	General Blacksmithing	General Blacksmithing SVHS Video (wont play on regular tape players) of Georges class at the JCCFS in 1993
63	Tannehill - 1988: Clay Spencer, Cleston Sinyard	AFC	AFC	1998		Video, VHS	General Blacksmithing	"Split Cross and anvil forged on Treadle Hammer Pattern Welded Junk.. Watch Cleston weld scrap metal into a beautiful knife blank."
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65	65 Tannehill - 2001: Gavin Harris, Tom Sheets, Robert Taylor	AFC	AFC	2001	8hrs	Video, VHS	General Blacksmithing	"2001 AFC Blacksmith Conference Gavin Harris Tom Sheets Robert Taylor"
66	Tannehill - 2001: Gavin Harris, Tom Sheets, Robert Taylor	AFC	AFC	2001	8hrs	Video, VHS	General Blacksmithing	"2001 AFC Blacksmith Conference Gavin Harris Tom Sheets Robert Taylor"
67	Tannehill - 2004: Walt Scadden	AFC	AFC	2004	8hrs	Video, DVD	General Blacksmithing	Conference video featuring: Walter Scadden Maritime Ironwork"
68	Tannehill - 2003: Ray Spiller, Buddy Holmes	AFC	AFC	2003	7hrs	Video, VHS	General Blacksmithing	"2003 AFC Blacksmith Conference Ray Spiller - Forged Table Buddy Holmes - Copper Fountain 7 Tapes"
69	Tannehill - 2003: Ray Spiller, Buddy Holmes	AFC	AFC	2003	7hrs	Video, DVD	General Blacksmithing	"2003 AFC Blacksmith Conference Ray Spiller - Forged Table Buddy Holmes - Copper Fountain 7 Tapes"
70	Tannehill - 2000: Soosen Hutchinson, Ron Howard Set #1	AFC	AFC	2000	8hrs	Video, VHS	General Blacksmithing	"2000 AFC Annual Blacksmithing Conference Soosen Hutchenson - Music Stand Ron Howard -"
71	Tannehill - 2000: Soosen Hutchinson, Ron Howard Set #2	AFC	AFC	2000	8hrs	Video, VHS	General Blacksmithing	2000 AFC Annual Blacksmithing Conference Soosen Hutchenson - Music Stand Ron Howard -"
72	Tannehill - 2002: Craig Kaviar, Steve Williamson	AFC	AFC	2002	8hrs	Video, VHS	General Blacksmithing	"2002 AFC Annual Blacksmith Conference Craig Caviar - Louisville, KY - Forged Table Steve Williamson - Columbia, TN - Dragons and Such 8 tapes"
73	Tannehill - 2002: Craig Kaviar, Steve Williamson	AFC	AFC	2002	8hrs	Video, DVD	General Blacksmithing	"2002 AFC Annual Blacksmith Conference Craig Caviar - Louisville, KY - Forged Table Steve Williamson - Columbia, TN - Dragons and Such 8 DVDs"
74	Robb Gunter - 2 Tapes	Bill Richardson		0	???	Video, VHS	General Blacksmithing	Robb Gunter
75	Peter Ross at Fort Toulouse - Copy #2 None 0 1 hr Video, VHS General Blacksmithing	John Taylor	None	0	1hr	Video, VHS	General Blacksmithing	Video of the colonial ironwork demonstrations and discussions by Peter Ross.
76	Courting Candle Holders - Bill Richardson/Gary Kinnamer					Video, VHS	General Blacksmithing	Making of a Courting Candle Holder
77	Clifton Ralph - Power Hammer Series Clifton Ralph 0 10 hrs Video, VHS General Blacksmithing	Clifton Ralph	Clifton Ralph	0	10hrs	Video, VHS	General Blacksmithing	Tape 1 - Intro to mechanical hammers Tape 2 - Tooling Tape 3 - Tooling & Tool holders; Tongs Tape 4 - Forging Demonstrations Tape 5 cont. Forging Demo & Shop Tour 5 tapes combined into 2 - ELP
78	Secrets of the Graveur Robert Maki 1986 6 hrs Video, VHS Engraving	Robert Maki	Robert Maki	1986	6hrs	Video, VHS	Engraving	Educational Training video by a master engraver. Coverts steels, tooling, pattern development, and all the techniques.
79	Tannehill - 2004: Matt Jenkins	Charlie		2004	8hrs	Video, VHS	General Blacksmithing	"Conference video featuring: Matt Jenkins - Traditional Joinery 2 tapes"