Javos Ironworks

Current status of my Nuremberg lock

Finished forging the door latch springs yesterday. Set them in the @evenheatkilns to anneal overnight. The goal for today is to mount and fit these to the backing plates. Always takes longer than expected. #javosironworks #latch #doorlatch #door #hardware #spring #steel #forged #blacksmith #handmade #madeinminn (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4HzNs-g76V/?igshid=1fqsmw6871m3f

Working on a new batch of knives for the upcoming holiday season. #javosironworks #kitchen #kitchenknives #chef #chefknife #tools #steel #forged #blacksmith#knifemaking #handmade #madeinminnesota (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4FbbapgekZ/?igshid=1c60vcdkwxrtb

Flashback photo of Tom Latane giving a demo at Tunnel Mill. #javosironworks #tomlatane #anvil #blacksmith #tools #forged #steel #metalworking #craftsman #artist #master #smith #hammer #tongs #handmade #maker #madeinminnesota https://www.instagram.com/p/B4ClTfRAZgC/?igshid=1kj98c05hlj5t

These guys. #javosironworks #practice #forged #face #steel #figure #blacksmithing #figure #blacksmith #handmade #madeinminnesota #maker #madeinamerica (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3__1BXguHH/?igshid=lrt2jeoqocts

Test fit for the large door latch. This is a larger version of the latch I posted a week or so ago. That one was 8” long and this one is 13”. #javosironworks #latch #door #doorlatch #hardware #forged #steel #blacksmith #vise #tools #blacksmithing #video #clip #handmade #maker #madeinamerica #madeinminnesota (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B362m8lgQ94/?igshid=1nfv8skkpdq74

First spring forged out for the door latches. The pile of parts continues to grow. The next step is mounting the spring to the backplate to make sure everything actually works. #javosironworks #door #latch #doorlatch #parts #forged #spring #steel #workshop #anvil #blacksmith #blacksmithing #handmade #madeinamerica #madeinminnesota (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B34TcKdATpZ/?igshid=19yu593xv2npt

Prototype handle for a new run of door latches. I see a few improvements to be made but overall I’m liking it. #javosironworks #door #doorlatch #hardware #forged #steel #handle #filed #blacksmith #blacksmithing #work #workshop #shop #handmade #madeinminnesota (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B313MpigyNK/?igshid=ck7zqtj3a2f6

Forged out the first few handled tools. I ended up grinding a little more than I wanted to get the shape right but overall I’m happy with the direction it’s going. The one end is angled 45 so you can see the work without the handle being in the way. This a Mark Aspery trick I really feel works great. #javosironworks #tools #forged #steel #hammer #billet #forge #blacksmith #blacksmithing #workshop #maker #handmade #grind #madeinamerica #madeinminnesota (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3zOEFwgnav/?igshid=1t9l85by14nkt

Starting a run of door latches. Basically the same as the sample piece I made last week but this version has a different style handle and is much bigger. #javosironworks #door #latch #doorlatch #hardware #plan #drawing #steel #drill #cut #workshop #handmade #madeinamerica #madeinminnesota (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3wqmvkAugK/?igshid=6jc87do0oy1s

A satisfying little pile of billets in the forge. #javosironworks #steel #forge #hotsteel #hammer #blacksmith #blacksmithing #tools #workshop #handmade #madeinamerica #madeinminnesota (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3uC73zgx3_/?igshid=1lzlszfo8w0xz

Punching holes for a run of handled tools. #javosironworks #tools #powerhammer #steel #forged #blacksmithing #blacksmith #workshop #handmade #maker #madeinamerica #madeinminnesota (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3rW8Oegvh9/?igshid=1di0hvmfjm9be

Gate latch and hinges installed and mounted on the display frame. I really enjoyed this project and learned a little along the way. I have a few people interested in these so I may have more to make in my future. #javosironworks #gate #latch #door #hardware #hinge #steel #forged #display #workshop #blacksmith #blacksmithing #oak #handmade #maker #madeinamerica #madeinminnesota (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3o0uVUgEhL/?igshid=1vc29524v76zl

Finished up these little strap hinges yesterday. These go with the door latch I posted a few days ago. I’m waiting on a new touch mark from @buckeyeengraving . As soon as that arrives I’ll patina and seal these with paste wax. #javosironworks #hinge #hardware #door #steel #forged #filed #blacksmithing #whitesmithing #handmade #workshops #handmade #madeinamerica #madeinminnesota (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3j63wEgf69/?igshid=zpu6y9l8ckvz

Starting a couple hinges. #javosironworks #hinge #steel #forged #blacksmith #hardware #workshop #handmade #madeinamerica #madeinminnesota (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3hQZSRADRV/?igshid=xh89cy7re9bh

Test Install of the gate latch. Nothing is riveted together yet. I’m waiting for my new touch mark to arrive from @buckeyeengraving before I do the final install and patina. #javosironworks #latch #gatelatch #door #hardware #oak #install #forged #steel #blacksmith #blacksmithing #workshop #handmade #madeinamerica #madeinminnesota (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3eiDpkAeEr/?igshid=k3i9zf7qznkl