Enhance your life with beautiful and durable stone structures. With easy-to-follow instructions and an approachable style, master stonemason Charles McRaven guides you through a variety of building projects that include walls, dams, bridges, and more. As alluring as a warm stone fireplace, McRaven s contagious love of materials and respect for careful craftsmanship captivates and inspires. You ll discover the beauty that can be created with simple materials, honest labor, and concentrated patience."

Get that metal hot and start hammering Setting up your own forge and crafting everyday items is easier than you might think. Charles McRaven guides you through the process of building a forge from recycled materials, acquiring tools, and learning basic blacksmithing techniques. With simple methods, easy-to-follow photographs, and insightful tips, McCraven opens up your smithing world to endless possibilities. You'll soon be creating items of lasting beauty and durability from iron and steel.