A blacksmith of the 18th century may deal with creating a weather vane, a sign bracket, or finer work. Here a smith uses his many facets of skill in building a box lock for a door. This involves typical flattening of iron stock to for the outer case, but continues with finesse on making the internals- springs, catches, and finally a key...all very fine work.
A blacksmith of the 18th century may deal with creating a weather vane, a sign bracket, or finer work. Here a smith uses his many facets of skill in building a box lock for a door. This involves typical flattening of iron stock to for the outer case, but continues with finesse on making the internals- springs, catches, and finally a key...all very fine work.