Recommendation? Wrought Iron Source

Travis Talboys

Travis Talboys

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Does anyone have a source for wrought iron in the U.S.? All of my online searches lead me back to a U.K. supplier, making costs an issue. Currently I don't need a lot of it, but I may want more in the future. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Travis
 
I’ve bought a link from high temp tools before, I don’t see any currently but it could be worth giving him a call.
 
Here is what the chain looks like for reference (if the attachment works):

Clearly it didnt work. I'll look into how to post an image.
 
Depending on how much will fit in a flat rate box or what shipping is, and what you are willing to part with, I would be interested in a link, or cut pieces if that ships easier
 
I've bought anchor chain before and it works well. Honestly though I tend to haunt ebay for most of my wrought these days. You'll see occasional lots of WI round bar up for grabs. I find that easier to work with since I don't have a press or power hammer to break down the chain links.
 
Metalhead0483 said:
I've bought anchor chain before and it works well. Honestly though I tend to haunt ebay for most of my wrought these days. You'll see occasional lots of WI round bar up for grabs. I find that easier to work with since I don't have a press or power hammer to break down the chain links.
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Yeah, I cut one link in half and hand hammered half of it into a rectangular billet. It definitely look some work, but was the perfect activity after the work day that I had had...

I like that the chain is high quality wrought, so I didn't have the splitting issues that often come with working it.
 
Do you have a picture of a cut-bent-tear on the chain?

For those not familiar with that term, you cut half way through the WI and then lock in a vise. Bend the cut open at least 90°. The resulting tear should look fibrous. The degree of fibrous nature will give you an idea of the WI quality and how it will etch
 
Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith said:
Do you have a picture of a cut-bent-tear on the chain?

For those not familiar with that term, you cut half way through the WI and then lock in a vise. Bend the cut open at least 90°. The resulting tear should look fibrous. The degree of fibrous nature will give you an idea of the WI quality and how it will etch
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I do not. How far through do I cut before bending/ tearing? I do this cold?

Damn, I wish I could spend a month in your shop with you picking up random knowledge like this.
 
Do it cold. Just saw halfway through the piece and then bend the cut open. If the piece is too thick, you can saw deeper than halfway. A big pipe wrench is good here.
 
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