Assembling the Hinge
The hinge parts are filed and assembled at a special bench.
Molly at the Bench
This is a bench we use for assembling hinges. It has a special vise for holding the hinge parts, a steel block, and space to hold tools and unassembled and assembled hinge parts.
Filing the Bevel
A bevel has to be filed so that the hinge parts open and close smoothly when they are assembled.
Filing the Barrel
The edges of the barrel need to be filed so that the hinge parts fit together nicely.
Fitting the Parts
Each hinge half is fit with the other half. A close fit is required so the hinge will work properly.
Driving in the Pin
A hinge pin is then driven into the assembled hinge halves.
Making a Latch
is a description, with photos, of the steps we go through to make a Suffolk Latch.
Making a Hinge
is a description, like Making a Latch, that shows the steps we go through to make a Butterfly Hinge.
Making a Grip
shows the process for making a Cabinet Grip.
Blacksmith's Blog Posts
collects posts we created for the Horton Brasses blog in 2010 and 2011. There's information about the shop, what we make and how we make it, including links to two videos.
Tools of the Trade
shows some of the tools in Molly’s blacksmith shop.
Making a Living
describes how we became blacksmiths.
Glossary of Blacksmithing Terms
is linked to various words that are not commonly known by non-smiths throughout this section of the site.