Blacksmithing
The carpenters’ tools were made by the blacksmith, the stone masons tools were also, and so were the butchers’ knives and the hinges on cabinets and most of the utilitarian items used in the kitchen. All are indebted to the blacksmith. An interesting thing about blacksmithing is that it existed for a thousand years but there was never a written text on how to do it until it became an obsolete trade in the early nineteen hundreds. With a hammer, anvil and forge I am trying to give respect to those before me and carry on the tradition.
The items below are for sale or if you have ideas of something you would like me to make please contact me.
The carpenters’ tools were made by the blacksmith, the stone masons tools were also, and so were the butchers’ knives and the hinges on cabinets and most of the utilitarian items used in the kitchen. All are indebted to the blacksmith. An interesting thing about blacksmithing is that it existed for a thousand years but there was never a written text on how to do it until it became an obsolete trade in the early nineteen hundreds. With a hammer, anvil and forge I am trying to give respect to those before me and carry on the tradition.
The items below are for sale or if you have ideas of something you would like me to make please contact me.
Hacksaw
pineapple twist on frame, forged wing nut and bolt, maple handle, built for a 12 inch saw blade, finished by brushing and spray varnishing
pineapple twist on frame, forged wing nut and bolt, maple handle, built for a 12 inch saw blade, finished by brushing and spray varnishing
Hacksaw
another style saw, built for a 12" blade, finished in wax
another style saw, built for a 12" blade, finished in wax
Hooks
these were made to hold a rifle but you could use them for anything, finished by brushing and spray varnish
these were made to hold a rifle but you could use them for anything, finished by brushing and spray varnish
Leaf Hooks
Another style hook, the leaf is finished in a golden color while the rest of the hook is brushed and varnished, the contrast looks quite nice, both round stock and square stock are used
Another style hook, the leaf is finished in a golden color while the rest of the hook is brushed and varnished, the contrast looks quite nice, both round stock and square stock are used
Leaf Trivet
everyone needs a place to put a hot pot, 7" diameter, 3" tall, brushed and varnished finish
everyone needs a place to put a hot pot, 7" diameter, 3" tall, brushed and varnished finish
Paring Knife
overall length 8", blade 4", Lace wood handle w/ brass pins, blade is made from a high carbon steel file
overall length 8", blade 4", Lace wood handle w/ brass pins, blade is made from a high carbon steel file
Toilet Paper Holder
holds 3 rolls of TP but I can make it any size that works for your needs
holds 3 rolls of TP but I can make it any size that works for your needs
Napkin Holder
made to fit the napkins you use, brushed and varnished finish
made to fit the napkins you use, brushed and varnished finish
Curved Candle Holder
9" l x 3 3/4" t x 2 1/4 w
cup is 4" dia.
9" l x 3 3/4" t x 2 1/4 w
cup is 4" dia.
Cubed Candle Holder
9" t x 2 3/4" base
9" t x 2 3/4" base
3 Hook Metal Rack
15" l x 6" t
15" l x 6" t
2 Hook Leaf Rack on Wood
Rough sawn cedar w/oil
17" l x 5 1/2" t
Rough sawn cedar w/oil
17" l x 5 1/2" t
Stain Glass Candle Holder
forged holder is 5" t x 4" square
stain glass holder is 3"t x 2 3/4" square
forged holder is 5" t x 4" square
stain glass holder is 3"t x 2 3/4" square
Fireplace screen with stain glass panels.
Pair of knives made from F350 head bolts
"The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes."
Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright