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The Four H's of Barn Door Hardware: Hinges, Hasps, Hooks and Handles
Hinges, hasps, hooks and handles: how traditional forged barn door hardware works, how to size it, and how to hang it so it lasts.
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The Four H's of Barn Door Hardware: Hinges, Hasps, Hooks and Handles
Hinges, hasps, hooks and handles: how traditional forged barn door hardware works, how to size it, and how to hang it so it lasts.
Hand Forged, Drop Forged or Cast? A Blacksmith's Guide to Iron and Steel
What "hand forged," "drop forged" and "wrought iron" really mean, why cast iron hardware cracks, and how to tell what you're holding.
Reading the Clues: How to Identify and Restore Historic Shutter Hardware
Old pintles, tie-backs and scratches in the brick tell you what hardware once hung on your house. A blacksmith's guide to reading the clues and restoring it right.
E-Coat, Galvanizing, Powder Coat or Stainless? Choosing a Finish for Exterior Hardware
Rust is the number one cause of shutter hardware failure. Here's how e-coat, galvanizing, powder coat and stainless stack up, and which belongs on your house.
How to Measure for Shutter Hinges: Offset, Standoff and Throw
Offset, standoff and throw decide whether a shutter opens flat and frames the window. Here is how we measure each one before we forge a hinge.
Functional Shutter Hardware Explained: Hinges, Pintles, Hold-Opens and Locks
A functional shutter has three jobs: stay open, swing closed and lock. Here is the hinge, pintle, hold-open and lock hardware that does each one.
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