Hand Forged Holdfasts

[scott pollack]

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone can recommend a good blacksmith to make holdfasts. I am a firm believer of supporting other craftsmen and know that the tool i get will be of great quality. I have had hinges hand forged before with great success but would like to see what others can do.

I appreciate all of your advice.
Thanks!!!!!!!! Scott

[David Weaver]

Peter Ross
Harry Strasil

[Joe Bailey]

http://www.thebestthings.com/newtools/williamsburg_holdfast.htm

[Jim Leslie]

I bought a couple from LN and really like them! It's something I wish I'd have got a long time ago..

[paul cottingham]

Peter Ross
If he is still selling them, Harry Stasil. I have 2 of Harry's and they are great.

[Tony Wilkins]

Very happy withine from Peter Ross and waiting on another one from him

[Greg Muller]

John Switzer's Black Bear Forge made these for me and they are OUTSTANDING. They look nice, too. The one on the left is after a cleaning.


http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t329/proudpoppag/Bench%20stuff/IMAG0689_zps32e0f12e.jpg

[Zach Dillinger]

I have one of the HFs from The Best Things, the ones that Joe mentioned. It is excellent, on par with my pair of Gramercys but much cooler looking.

[Richard Verwoest]

You may also want to contact a farrier(horse shoer) in your area. He/she may appreciate the extra money and a change of pace.

[John Coloccia]

I have Harry's and they're great. They're not pretty, but they work fantastically well and I'd buy them again.

[scott pollack]

WOW! thank you for all of your replies. Looks like I have several fantastic options.

Richard - never thought about going to a farrier. great idea!!!