left to right; top to bottom. Turley made bolt. Cast horse, attenuated shape works! Rein chain swivels. Old Mexican grille element. Hand forged caliper. Padlock by Manuel Guerra of Cuenca, Ecuador.

I'm wondering about your bolt and it's position on the hinge side of the door, gate, etc. Doesn't that subject it to a lot of force if someone tries the door?

I love the horse it brings to mind paintings, carvings and sculptures from Troy. It's not the same "attenuation(?)" but it brings the ancient works to mind.

The lock is beautiful work but I like to know how stuff works.

Everything else looks like good solid blacksmitherly work. Nice spread of pictures Frank, thank you.

Frosty The Lucky.

39 minutes ago, Frosty said:

I'm wondering about your bolt and it's position on the hinge side of the door, gate, etc. Doesn't that subject it to a lot of force if someone tries the door?

I love the horse it brings to mind paintings, carvings and sculptures from Troy. It's not the same "attenuation(?)" but it brings the ancient works to mind.

The lock is beautiful work but I like to know how stuff works.

Everything else looks like good solid blacksmitherly work. Nice spread of pictures Frank, thank you.

Frosty The Lucky.

The bolt was removed and used elsewhere. I think Guerra's lock innards are shown on youtube, still pictures.

 

A few more pictures.....

iron wrapped stone; Doug Wilson. Pincer tong jaws. Sam Yellin letter opener. Old French latch bar. Shutter strap hinge with purposeful bend,H-L hinge,and bolts from New Orleans.

Thanks Frank, it is very enjoyable looking through this stuff. 

4 hours ago, stockmaker said:

Thanks Frank, it is very enjoyable looking through this stuff. 

Stockmaker et al., A few more. Early Turley Morgan horseshoe, front, 16 ounces. "Play scrolls;" I move them around to aid designing. Japanese made fireplace trammel with clever friction stop. From Texas, a drop handle, a trick; make a lemon shape, heat and bend finial-end back to center. Turley hammer, Japanese style for a friend.