A Norwegian village smith (illustration by Theodor Kittelsen for the story The Smith and the Baker by Johan Herman Wessel). Theodor Severin Kittelsen ( April 27, 1857 – January 21, 1914) was a Norwegian Artist born in the coastal Town of Johan Herman Wessel ( October 6, 1742 - December 29, 1785) was a major name in Norwegian and Danish Literature

A smith, or metalsmith, is a person involved in the shaping of metal objects. The M acro E xpansion T emplate A ttribute L anguage complements TAL, providing macros which allow the reuse of code across

In pre-industrialized times, smiths held high or special social standing since they supplied the metal tools needed for farming (especially the plough) and warfare. The Industrial Revolution was a period in the late 18th and early 19th centuries when major changes in agriculture manufacturing and transportation had a profound effect on the A broader definition of a tool is an entity used to interface between two or more domains that facilitates more effective action of one domain upon the other Agriculture refers to the production of goods through the growing of plants and fungi and the raising of domesticated Animals The study of agriculture The plough ( American spelling plow; both plaʊ is a Tool used in Farming for initial cultivation of soil in preparation for sowing seed Warfare refers to the conduct of conflict between opponents and usually involves escalation of aggression from the proverbial "war of words" between politicians This social standing might be a reason for the prevalence of "Smith" as an English family name (and similar names in other languages, such as German "Schmidt"). The German language (de ''Deutsch'') is a West Germanic language and one of the world's major languages. Schmidt is a German surname that is a cognate of "Smith" an occupational surname for a blacksmith

Etymology of smith

The word smith is cognate with the somewhat archaic English word, "smite", meaning "to hit" or "to strike". Cognates in Linguistics are words that have a common origin They may occur within a language such as shirt and skirt as two English words descended from English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States Originally, smiths practiced their crafts by forming metal with hammer blows. A craft is a Skill, especially involving practical arts. It may refer to a Trade or particular art The M acro E xpansion T emplate A ttribute L anguage complements TAL, providing macros which allow the reuse of code across

As an English suffix, -smith connotes a meaning of specialized craftsmen — for example, wordsmith and tunesmith are nouns synonymous with writer or songwriter, respectively. English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States In Grammar, a suffix (also postfix, ending) is an Affix which is placed at the end of a word A writer is anyone who creates a written work although the word usually designates those who write creatively or professionally as well as those who have written in many different forms A songwriter is someone who writes the Lyrics to songs the Musical composition (chords or Melody to songs or both

Types of smiths

Types of smiths include:

• a blacksmith works with iron and steel; (this is what is usually meant when referring just to "Smith")

• an arrowsmith forges arrow heads;

• a bladesmith forges knives, swords, and other blades;

• a coppersmith, or brownsmith, works with copper;

• a fendersmith makes and repairs the metal fender before fireplaces, protecting rugs and furniture in mansions and fine estates, and frequently cares for the fires as well;

• a goldsmith works with gold;

• a gunsmith works with guns;

• a locksmith works with locks;

• a pewtersmith works with pewter;

• a silversmith, or brightsmith, works with silver;

• a tinsmith, tinner, or tinker works with light metal (such as tinware) and can refer to someone who deals in tinware;

• a swordsmith is a bladesmith who forges only swords;

• a whitesmith works with white metal (tin) and can refer to someone who polishes or finishes the metal rather than forging it. blacksmith is a person who creates objects from Iron or Steel by Forging the Metal; i Iron (ˈаɪɚn is a Chemical element with the symbol Fe (ferrum and Atomic number 26 Steel is an Alloy consisting mostly of Iron, with a Carbon content between 0 An arrow is a pointed Projectile that is shot with a bow. It predates recorded history and is common to most Cultures. Bladesmithing is the art of Blacksmithing that relates specifically to creating Knives, Swords Daggers and other Blades using a A knife is a handheld sharp-edged instrument consisting of handle attached to a Blade used for cutting A blade is the flat part of a Tool, Weapon, or Machine (such as a fan) that normally has a cutting edge and/or pointed end typically made A coppersmith, also known as a redsmith, is a person who uses Copper to form art Copper (ˈkɒpɚ is a Chemical element with the symbol Cu (cuprum and Atomic number 29 A Fendersmith is a person employed to clean and repair the metal fenders before fireplaces in mansions fine estates, or castles. A goldsmith is a Metalworker who specializes in working with Gold and other Precious metals usually in modern times to make Jewelry. Gold (ˈɡoʊld is a Chemical element with the symbol Au (from its Latin name aurum) and Atomic number 79 A gunsmith is a person who repairs modifies designs or builds Firearms to factory or customer specifications using Hand tools and Machine shop tools (such A gun is a particular Weapon that propels Projectiles The projectile is generally fired through a hollow tube known as the gun's barrel. Locksmithing began as the science and art of making and defeating locks A lock is a mechanical fastening device which may be used on a Door, Vehicle, or container restricting access to the area or Property enclosed Pewter is a Metal Alloy, traditionally between 85 and 99 percent Tin, with the remainder consisting of Copper and Antimony, acting Pewter is a Metal Alloy, traditionally between 85 and 99 percent Tin, with the remainder consisting of Copper and Antimony, acting A silversmith is a person who works primarily making objects in solid Silver; historically the training and guild organization of Goldsmiths included silversmiths Silver (ˈsɪlvɚ is a Chemical element with the symbol " Ag " (argentum from the Ancient Greek: ἀργήντος - argēntos gen A tinsmith, or tinner or tinplate worker, is a person who makes and repairs things made of light-coloured Metal, particularly tinware. The M acro E xpansion T emplate A ttribute L anguage complements TAL, providing macros which allow the reuse of code across Bladesmithing is the art of Blacksmithing that relates specifically to creating Knives, Swords Daggers and other Blades using a A whitesmith is a person who works with "white" or light-colored Metals such as Tin and Pewter. Tin is a Chemical element with the symbol Sn (stannum and Atomic number 50

Artisans and Craftpeople

The ancient traditional tool of the smith is a forge or smithy, which is a furnace designed to allow compressed air (through a bellows) to superheat the inside, allowing for efficient melting, soldering and annealing of metals. A forge is the workplace of a smith or a Blacksmith. A forge is sometimes referred to as a smithy. A furnace is a device used for Heating The name derives from Latin fornax, Oven. A bellows is a device for delivering pressurized Air in a controlled quantity to a controlled location Soldering is a process in which two or more Metal items are joined together by melting and flowing a filler metal into the joint the filler metal having a relatively low Today, this tool is still widely used by blacksmiths as it was traditionally. blacksmith is a person who creates objects from Iron or Steel by Forging the Metal; i

The term, metalsmith, often refers to artisans and craftpersons who practice their craft in many different metals, including gold, copper and silver. Gold (ˈɡoʊld is a Chemical element with the symbol Au (from its Latin name aurum) and Atomic number 79 Copper (ˈkɒpɚ is a Chemical element with the symbol Cu (cuprum and Atomic number 29 Silver (ˈsɪlvɚ is a Chemical element with the symbol " Ag " (argentum from the Ancient Greek: ἀργήντος - argēntos gen Jewelers often refer to their craft as metalsmithing, and many universities offer degree programs in metalsmithing, jewelry and blacksmithing under the auspices of their fine arts programs. Jewellery (also spelled jewelry, see spelling differences) is a personal Ornament, such as a necklace ring or bracelet made from Gemstones

Machinists

Machinists are metalsmiths who produce high-precision parts and tools. A machinist is a person who uses Machine tools to make or modify parts primarily Metal parts a process known as Machining. The most advanced of these tools, CNC machines, are computer controlled and largely automated. The abbreviation CNC stands for computer numerical control, and refers specifically to a computer "controller" that reads G-code

External links

• Metalsmith magazine
• IForgeIron.com Metalworking Blueprints, Forum, Gallery and Reference
• Forging tongs (animation shows some typical smithing techniques)
• Video of a ring being forged by a metalsmith — With permission from The Devil's Workshop
• Sword Squad: Blacksmithing and Weapon Forum
• Society of American Silversmiths
• forging and metalwork pictures