Jerry

Always nice to hear from fellow Washingtonians. Perhaps we may whack away at some steel if you are out this way again! Jerry

First of all, let me acknowledge the title of blacksmith AND metalworking community. I am surely drawn to the blacksmith component of my work, but must admit that a lot of what I actually do is metalwork, so it is nice to be received by both communities. I started out building custom lighting about 8 years ago. Soon after starting, I was forced to get a UL listing for my product so that I could do certain jobs with architects, a local builder required it, an electrician required it once and it was needed for streetlights for my local community. I have "evolved" in to other aspects of ironwork including bannisters, furniture, etc., but usually return to my niche of custom lighting. If anyone would like to discuss elements of lighting, I would love to have a sounding board for this type of work. It is a joy to have discovered this site. But I really do need to get some work done today. Cheers, Jerry - Winthrop, WA