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The book "Forged Locks - Culture and Fascinating Craftsmanship" describes the development of the first locks as people settled down. With the flourishing of blacksmithing, door locks also became increasingly complex. Join us on this fascinating journey and discover the craft of locksmiths and blacksmiths. In this book, you will learn everything you need to know about building locks - from the basic blacksmithing techniques and the necessary tools to detailed construction instructions for various types of locks. The authors, Denis Frechette, set up his first forge in 1979 and began producing videos in 2005 to document and preserve traditional craftsmanship techniques. William "Bill" Morrison is an art teacher who developed an interest in blacksmithing over 40 years ago. He has created blacksmithing courses and restored locks from the 17th and 18th centuries. Bill Morrison operates his forge "Spruce Forge." This book has been awarded the Benjamin Franklin Award.