Forged work
This page is examples of forged work. Mixing forged, with fabricated gives focal points to, what would otherwise be plain welded projects.
It is like wearing a nice tie with a white shirt. You don't really notice if the shirt is $10 or $50.
The above is a colonial style railing, from early 19th century. Mostly it is plain steel, with a few design pieces. The black box is called a shadow box, and the twisted circle is a little bit in front of the flat back. The latch and ornament on the gate are forged.
This is a forged gaurd that covers a transom, over a entry door.
The above is a small double door for a wine cellar. The picture on the right is of a grape vine. The door looks like a piece of fence with grape vines growing on it. The top of the pickets are a "flame" design from late 19th century, before case iron finials. A piece of grape vine was "copied" by cutting 16 gauge "leaves" matching real grape leaves, and copied the vines and tencrals. I think it gives a much better image than using premade cast parts, and the cost is about the same. This one was $700. (slightly less for DYI, if you want to paint and install it)
This is an example of a dougle garden gate, with a small trellis. Mostly it is plain fabrication, with a little scroll work. The fence near it has cast iron finials, which I think don't really show after the first few feet. This would cost $700, less for DIY. I think it the finials could be left off, and not show. This would bring the project with the forged work in less than the cost of a plain gate with the finials. The latch and hinges were forged. Please see the "care of iron" page to see more reasons I don't like finials
Here is a simple railing with a small forged accent in the center. It is a copy of the dogwood flowers in the stained glass.
A small piece of filigree, going in a window.
A fireplace set. Note the rake on the top can also be a broom. The rake is steel, and doesn't look worn if a few months, like brooms.
