Wrought Iron Commercially Available in the US!

Smith Iron Works · Post by **Smith Iron Works** » Thu May 08, 2003 7:59 pm

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.

Patrick Sain · Post by **Patrick Sain** » Thu May 08, 2003 8:41 pm

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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Galileo · Post by **Galileo** » Thu May 08, 2003 8:46 pm

Yep, that was me

Steve S. · Post by **Steve S.** » Fri May 09, 2003 11:44 am

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

Steve

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Bob H · Post by **Bob H** » Fri May 09, 2003 3:19 pm

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.

Vladimir · Post by **Vladimir** » Fri May 09, 2003 3:40 pm

I've got some blacksmith friends who might be interested

Ewan · Post by **Ewan** » Fri May 09, 2003 10:05 pm

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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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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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Stewart Stone · Post by **Stewart Stone** » Tue May 13, 2003 10:33 pm

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

Friedrich · Post by **Friedrich** » Wed May 14, 2003 8:16 am

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.

Smith Iron Works · Post by **Smith Iron Works** » Wed May 14, 2003 8:56 am

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

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Arland · Post by **Arland** » Wed May 14, 2003 11:55 am

Whatâ€™s the thinnest flat stock you can offer it in? Or the thinnest square stock you can offer?

Smith Iron Works · Post by **Smith Iron Works** » Wed May 14, 2003 4:40 pm

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.

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Arland · Post by **Arland** » Thu May 15, 2003 2:53 pm

Like 16ga or 14ga flat stock?

Smith Iron Works · Post by **Smith Iron Works** » Thu May 15, 2003 10:01 pm

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