tormentchris17 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 i am looking for a place that will sell me a piece of wrought iron i'm looking for about a 2-3"x1/4" around 1' long. i've heard of a place in the east coast that sells it and they will give you a sample piece, but i can't seem to find it any more. does anyone know of anything, or have any ideas? thanks, chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Clad Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Unfortunately the last company in the United States to produce wrought iron closed in 1969 and in England in 1973. I hear there is a company, I believe a Swiss company that produces small amounts of wrought iron bar. I think the company back east is importing iron from Europe. Perhaps someone will know of what company in Europe I was thinking of. Wish I could be more helpful. I have a bar of this imported wrought iron, it's good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason @ MacTalis Ironworks Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I don't know of anyone still producing it for bulk consumption, however, you can often find someone with a bit at the tailgating at conferences like SOFA. You might also try contacting one of the living history centers like Colonial Williamsburg. I understand that they occassionally buy entire bridges of wrought scrap. You MIGHT just be able to talk them into parting with a small piece. Just a thought. Failing that, if you give me a pile of money, I'll set up a smelter and make you some... LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYBOY Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 we buy it as scrap like wagon rims and structural pieces..then forge it into the shape we need. Can be tedious but you really cant be picky when you need real wrought..Just be thankful you got it in the first place. Anchor chain is another good source.. Bought about 28 pounds of 1" square not long ago..Been forging it into straps for hawks and axes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 If you are looking to buy new wrought iron, check out this site. It's in the UK. http://www.realwroughtiron.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhblacksmith Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 The New England School of Metalworking in Maine has some salvaged wrought iron for sale on their site at: http://www.newenglandschoolofmetalwork.com/forsale.php They have both 1-1/2" and 1-3/4" bar available at $4 a pound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DClaville Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I got real wrought iron I-beams, middle flat section is 8mm thick and 4" wide length up to 2 meters. more them enough to spare some the catch is tho that I'm in Denmark :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Mayo Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I have a ton or so of chain and wagon wheel wrought iron. If your in Canada drop me a line. It is not worth it to try and ship it out of the country.I have got quotes and it costs more for shipping than the iron. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messerist Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I just bought some from these guys. Give them a call. My link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Turley Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I have a stick of 1/4" x 2 1/4" x 12" that I could send you. PM me if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I have some 5/16 byers' bi-directional rolled plate WI from the water tower at the *old* Ohio Penitentiary. But don't know if we are on the same continent. Also does the quality of the WI make a difference? Some folks don't like the high grade stuff as they want the "character" to show when etched. I have some 1.25" rod which would forge down; but it's pretty high grade! Was used a mending bars for a cistern after the 1906 Quake here in Socorro NM, USA. Also Wagon tyre that would be wide enough but often ranges thicker---and is generally a low grade WI. I'll be offline all next week---taking the forge and camping with a couple of thousand friends I've never met... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Trez Cole Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 in the back of the Abana mag. (anvil ring) some times there is a place in Georgia selling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Almost forgot these folks: http://www.oldglobewood.com/real-wrought-iron-rods.html My most recent find was some WI rod braces from an OLD RR car now just a low pile of rotten wood in the desert; but much nicer size for an oseberg tripod than the 1"+ stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Falcon 72 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Found this on ebayWrought iron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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