by Mark Aspery. Hardbound, 368 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". The third volume in the Skills of a Blacksmith series. Like the previous volumes this book is filled with all the necessary tools, tips and skills needed to successfully join iron. Begining with safety tips and laws and principles and continuing with chapters on Top & Bottom Tooling, Monkey Tools, Bolsters for Angled Pass Throughs, Punching Holes in a Bar, Square and Rectangular Blocking, Heel Tennons, Lap Joints and much more. This book is filled with high quality, black and white photographs and expert advice on every page. A must have volume for every blacksmith, experienced or beginner.