Decorative Door Hinges-Medieval Style

Decorative Door Hinges-Medieval Style

by | Feb 12, 2018 | Medieval Style

Darren Ainsworth • February 12, 2018 The C hinge with the split curl orginated in the roman empire and was very popular in the twelfth century,this design formed a strong fixing to the wooden door, the examples above have about 18 clenched nails attaching the hinge to...
Ironwork For Wheelwrights

Ironwork For Wheelwrights

by | Dec 14, 2017 | Ironwork

Darren Ainsworth • December 14, 2017 Ive had the pleasure of making some ironwork for a beautifull unique baby carriage that is being restored by a wheelwright in somerset. This buggy dates from 1780 and the workmanship is very detailed and skillfully made, it is very...
Church Work

Church Work

by | Aug 31, 2017 | Church Work

Darren Ainsworth • August 31, 2017 Churches are usually a good place to find handforged ironwork, the medieval ones can quite often have original hinges, door hardware and sometimes an oak chest covered with elaborate metalwork, some of the work is very inspiring and...
Cut Out Hinges

Cut Out Hinges

by | Jul 11, 2017 | Hinges

Darren Ainsworth • July 11, 2017 Cut out hinges came in to fashion around 1300 Ad, this technique uses sheet iron on which the required pattern is drawn and then cut out using a variety of shaped chisels and punches while the metal was hot, the hinge was then hammered...
Typical Rural Blacksmiths Work

Typical Rural Blacksmiths Work

by | May 7, 2017 | Blacksmiths

Darren Ainsworth • May 7, 2017 Years ago when the blacksmiths forge was the hub of the community a huge variety of work would have been brought to the door, there was horses to shoe, farm equipment to make and mend, tools to sharpen and replace for local craftsmen,...