I offer custom blacksmith work. If you’re after something specific, then we can work together to create a design and forge exactly what you’re looking for.
No job is too small either. I’ve literally forged a crotchet hook for someone and I’ve also done a large sign hanger, which you’ll see pictures of below. I’ve also done large quantities for clients too like someone who needed 103 cabinet knobs and 56 cabinet pulls.
Commission Process
100% Handmade in Maine, USA | Standard lead time is 4–12 weeks after deposit.
- Design & Dimensions: Share your ideas, measurements, and references; I’ll create a sketch for approval.
- Quote & Deposit: Once approved, a 50% deposit locks in your spot and covers materials.
- Creation & Preview: I forge your piece and send final photos upon completion.
- Final Payment & Delivery: The remaining 50% + shipping is due before delivery. Local pickup is available, or items ship insured with tracking.
Things I Don’t Forge
Things I do not forge include but are not limited to:
- Railings
- Fences or fence gates
- Large architectural work in general
- Swords
- Knives
- Axes
- Horse shoes
I do not have the tools required for certain large projects and I’m also not a bladesmith. My interest has always been in functional everyday items and that’s what I enjoy forging and in turn offer for custom blacksmith work.
Portfolio Gallery
Below you’ll find various pieces I’ve done over the years. Click an image to enlarge it. You’ll also see a table of contents right below this to jump to something specific.
Portfolio Contents
Fire & Grill Tools
Andirons
These andirons were done as a commission for a customer who liked the ones his sister has. He took pictures and gave me measurements. Working from the images and measurements I then reproduced them based on that info.
These are 18″ deep and measure about 19″ tall. These are forged out of 1″ square bar for the back and 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ for the face. These are super solid and very heavy duty.
Evaporator Rake
I was contacted by Maple Rush Sugar House to forge them an evaporator rake. Their evaporator (what turns maple sap into maple syrup) is long and they needed something that could reach in, break up the ash of the wood fire, and have them not burn their hands. This was my solution.
Branding Irons
This client wanted to do a southwestern themed entry area with decorative branding irons to hang on the wall. I had never done anything like that, but seeing as they were decorative only I figured it would be a fun project – and it was.
While these were forged to be decorative they could certainly be used if desired. I give decorative work the same quality and integrity that I do all my work.
Heart Wood Branding Iron
This was a fun little project to make a heart shaped branding iron to use on wood.
This branding iron was for a local customer who loves to do wood working. He wanted a brand for his work and asked me to make him a heart.
The branding iron was the first one I made and I thought it came out well.
Initials Branding Iron
Having seen the heart branding iron I had forged for another customer this local person reached out to get one made for her husband.
Her husband enjoys woodworking and she wanted a brand made that had his initials in his handwriting, which I thought was a wonderful idea.
Here you can see me giving it a test run and it worked perfectly!
Firewood Stand
This firewood stand is 3′ wide by 4′ tall. The client requested I put sheetmetal on the bottom to catch the wood bits (good idea). I joined everything with traditional joinery (rivets and tenons) and kept the design simple. The client also wanted it painted a dark bronze.
Wood Stove Handle
This client needed to replace a broken cast iron wood stove handle. It’s used for the stove top lids to lift and move them. I set about replicating it as best I could. The nice part of steel over cast iron is it won’t snap and if it ever gets damaged I can repair it.
Gardening & Outdoors
All the fun things you need to enjoy the outside!
Baltic Cross
This customer has a family member who has a Baltic Cross she loves and she wanted me to forge her one. I created this one for her and it stands 6′ tall with 2′ to go into the ground (8′ total height), and it’s 2′ wide. She wanted to ensure it wouldn’t rust so I had it powder coated in a semi-gloss black. This is one of my favorite projects I’ve done to date.
Copper Kick Plate for a Door
This customer wanted a copper kick plate done for his door. This measured 5″ tall by 35″ long. A relatively simple project; mostly a labor of time. The client was nice enough to send me some pictures of it installed as well. I think it looks great on the door.
Feed Scoop Handles
A local construction company reached out to me about creating feed scoop handles for exterior doors on two Blue Seal Farms stores. Never having done anything of this nature I figured why not give it my best shot? It’s in those moments of being uncomfortable making something that you grow as an artist.
These handles are 7″ wide and around 8″ tall and forged with solid steel.
Sign Hanger
A local floral artist had a sign made for her and she commissioned me to make her a sign hanger. This was the first time I’ve forged anything like this and I had a great time and also learned a lot. This was my first big commission and remains one of my favorite projects.
T Wall Art
A customer who I forged some branding irons for, which you’ll also see on this page, had me make this large T. One of the branding irons was this T and she liked it so much she had me make this 3ft. diameter one to be hung outside her home.
Home Decor & Decorative Items
In this section you’ll find various items to decorate your house or simply decorative items for anything you’d like.
Branch
Yep! A branch! The client was using an actual branch over her stove to hang some decorative tiles from. She asked if I could make a metal branch and that’s just what I did.
My big goal here was to get a realistic texture to look like wood. I realize branches aren’t generally this textured but sometimes you have to overdo it a bit to drive it home. I lightly sanded it after to get the texture to really show.
Cabinet Knobs and Drawer Pulls
This was a large commission for 103 cabinet knobs and 56 drawer pulls. The client was building a home and these were to be used throughout the entire home. It was quite the project that took me months to complete but I was very happy with the results.
Cabinet Handles
These cabinet handles were part of a custom order where 22 were needed. The customer wanted simple and they needed to fit a standard 3″ hole distance for 18 of them and a 3 1/2″ distance for 4 of the handles.
The customer wanted each handle to be unique. So instead of bending these all with a jig to get a nice uniform look, each handle was done entirely by hand. Also the feet (where the screw goes) you’ll notice aren’t perfectly uniform either. I didn’t aim for perfect on these to accomplish that distinct look with each handle.
Here’s some before and after shots from cheap store bought handles to solid steel hand-forged handles.
Charcuterie Board Handles
I did a commission for a local woodworker who makes charcuterie boards and cutting boards. I made him 6 sets of handles: 3 painted and distressed, 3 with a forged finish.
Coffee Table Legs
This was a fun commission for coffee table legs. The customer wanted something organic and nature related. We tossed around some ideas and landed on what you see. The idea being it’s like a tree’s growth rings. I added a wood-like texture to the vertical pieces for some visual interest. Whenever I do added detail like this, I distress it to really make the dimensional texture apparent.
The customer will finish the live edge top. In the pictures I just set it on top of the legs. So if things look a bit off, it’s that coupled with trying to stand this on grass.
Pot Rack
This heavy duty pot rack was an interesting one and I did a lot of things I had never done. The design is very unique and something the client asked for. I love how this came out and I’m sure it looks amazing in the kitchen.
Reverse Twist Handles
Two handles I did for someone with a reverse twist.
Shelving Brackets with Twisted Cross Section
These brackets are for 8″ shelves and are made of 3/4″ wide, 1/4″ thick mild steel. With the cross section, which isn’t just for decoration, these will hold up to a lot of weight.
Each cross section is fastened with a traditional blacksmith rivet so it’s not only functional but decorative.
Stand for a Large Geode
Some friends have a large amethyst geode that they needed a stand for. The geode weight around 50-60lbs so it had to be sturdy. I worked with them on the design and this was what we came up with.
Swivel Arm for Wood Stove
I had a lot of fun with this one. The client needed an arm to hang their kids wet clothing on after playing outside in the snow. This would be wall mounted and needed to swing out of the way when not in use and have hooks for the clothing.
Wine Rack
This commission for a wine rack needed to fit an existing space. The customer wanted something simple but also wanted scrolls and leaves. The piece was all assembled with traditional joinery (rivets and tenons) so there was no modern day welding involved. I love using traditional joinery because it adds charm to the piece and shows it was hand-forged.
Wrench Lamp
This was a fun little project where I took some old wrenches I had and turned it into a lamp with an Edison bulb.
Historical
These forged items are things that are historical in origin or signifigance.
Colonial Spatula
A Civil War reenactor commissioned me to make him a Colonial style spatula. He also wanted a reverse twist on there. While it’s not a traditional Colonial spatula it’s definitely in the style – just with more flare.
Gun Rack
I forged this for a local Civil War reenactor. I made 8 hooks and 2 stakes. The customer added a 2″x2″ piece of wood between the two stakes and added the hooks to it. I think it looks amazing all done and setup.
Quadruple Ridge Pole Hanger
I have some ridge pole hangers in the shop, but this customer wanted a quadruple one (2 hooks per-side). This is for another Civil War reenactor so you can see it all setup in his tent. I do have standard ridge pole hangers in my shop or contact me for something like this.
Miscellaneous
Blood Bowl Trophy
A friend of mine asked me to make a trophy for Blood Bowl which is a tabletop miniature game. The game has a fantasy setting and it’s American football but devastatingly brutal. Picture Orcs, Goblins, Trolls, etc. all smashing each other while trying to get a football across the field.
This was a game I played a lot before I got into blacksmithing so I knew exactly what I wanted the trophy to look like.
Shoehorn
This customer wanted a shoehorn that was 28″ in length, looped end to hang it from, and the horn to be 8″ in length. This is the first shoehorn I’ve forged and I’m happy with how it came out.
