The Hammer and Tongs has been in business since 1987. I have taught
courses in blacksmithing and knife making as well as performed demonstrations for
the public. A large part of my current work is custom iron work for customers in
southern Ontario. Another area of interest for me is building air hammers for the
blacksmithing community. These air hammers allow a small one man shop to be competive
in a mass produced world.
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Custom work varys from art nouveau such as this gate to historical
reproductions of cooking and camp utensils for reinactors. Supplies of this nature
are often hard to find at a reasonable cost.
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The last few years furniture has become one of the most sought
after forged items. Classic lines such as this table add a touch of elegance to a
customer's dinning room. If you care to look through the gallery
you will find examples of style and form that may compliment your personal decor.
I welcome iquiries for custom work and can design to your specifications or work
from your designs.
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The hot steel allows the sculpture of faces or flowers as well
as many other forms. There are few other mediums that are as durable as steel. Although
time consuming the added details that are possible from working the metal hot add
life and character to each hand forged piece. I pride myself on being able to create
one of a kind work that will last far longer than I will.
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Please feel free to look around the site and see what interests
you. I also welcome general or technical questions about smithing. If I don't have
the answers I will try to point you in the right direction. Keep in mind that my
primary job is to forge the pieces so I am not always on the computer but will try
to reply at least in a few days.
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