Barn Once

Nett, I did not know that Cal Poly had a program. That is only 3o minutes down the road - I will check that out. Hope the wine come out well.

Dodge, Thanks for the thought. I want the hinges to be unique and not an off the shelf product. I don't mind paying someone, just have not foound someone close to make them as needed. I just like the thought of making them myself, that way everything piece of the piece was made by me. Thanks Steve Barn Once Furniture - Art disguised as furniture

Thanks Primtech and Finn for the info. Does anyone sell these type of things or I am looking at getting it home grown? Since no one replied, and assume that no one knows of any off the shelf product/tool/machine to use to this. I am going to use at least a 100 or so of these a month.

I am in Santa Maria, CA. It is on the coast just north of Santa Barbara. Thanks for the replies - anyone close to the central coast?

I would like to know if someone makes a Hinge Eye Bender similar to the Blue Print (BP0152 Hinge Eye Bender) for making hinge eyes in 1/8 in flat bar. I have searched and found a Hossfeld Universal Bender - has anyone used one of these to make a hinge eye? Is there something better? Anyone have something for sale. I am a furniture maker and not a Smith, but would like to make my own hinges. I use a lot, so I do not want to hand roll on an anvil. Thanks in advance. Steve Barn Once Furniture Barn Once Furniture - Art disguised as furniture

Thanks for the links to the blue prints section. I am new to the list and that is a great start to what I was looking for.

I am looking for a California Blacksmith to teach me how to make a simple strap hinge out of 1 inch steel flat bar. I have some of these hinges already and can show you what I need. I could buy them from someone too, but would prefer to make my own. I make furniture and would love to make the hinges as well. Thanks