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Gentlemen and Ladies, I have come to realize their might be a small market for wrought iron here in the United States. So, I have for years gathered information and resources to build my Iron Works. In four months time I hope to offer wrought iron in rolled square diamensons and smaller blooms of wrought iron. I would like to take a poll of intrest. If you think this is a good idea and would consider buying yea and not nay.

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In modo Antiquo,

Sam H. Smith
Journeyman Blacksmith
Owner of the S.I.W.

Don't know about here, but over on the chainmaille board ( http://www.chainmailleboard.com ) there was somebody looking for wrought iron wire a few days ago.

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Been there; Done that; Made the hauberk.

Armadillo Highway/Knitting Steel

Yep, that was me

I would be interested in some. I'd like to try manufacturing wire, and, ultimately, maille from it.

Steve

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Forth Armoury
Highly authentic, affordable riveted maille.

The measure of a man is not in the steel of his skin but in the steel of his heart. - S. Sheldon

Yes. I occasionally work the forge at 18thC events, and I'd love to have some wrought iron. I saw a guest smith working a piece, and it's far easier to forge weld than steel.

I've got some blacksmith friends who might be interested

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If you haven't already, post the same to http://www.anvilfire.com
and
http://www.keenjunk.com

You should get a ton of replies.



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Ewan of Loch Fynne
Hearthman to Sir Gunther Rorikson.
"In this vocation one should therefore set one's heart and mind on winning honor, which endures forever" - Geoffroi de Charny

I also am looking for 16 -18 ga. wrought iron wire for mailling.

Flat wrought iron bars?

If you end up being able roll or hammer it into flat strips, it would be great for pre-making hinges for boxes.

I will offer flat bar and square stock sizes. I hope round but I'm still refining that process. I have some idea how to pull wire but I feel there really isnt a serious market for it, because taking the price of the wrought iron and then charging for the labor of the wire pulling(could take days just for a 100ft or so) it would just be too expensive. 6-7$ a foot. I dont have the modern equipment to make wire like they do today.

Sam H. Smith
Blacksmith & Ironmaster
Owner of Smith Iron Works

[This message has been edited by Smith Iron Works (edited 05-14-2003).]

What’s the thinnest flat stock you can offer it in? Or the thinnest square stock you can offer?

Well the flat stock can get pretty thin, but I wouldn't want to produce any square less then 1/4"

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In modo Antiquo,

Sam H. Smith
Blacksmith & Ironmaster
Owner of the S.I.W.

[This message has been edited by Smith Iron Works (edited 05-14-2003).]

Like 16ga or 14ga flat stock?

I might be able to roll a 3 ft by 16ga sheet.