Grinding Down A Railing

Here is Mr.Terry is grinding down a railing so that it can be installed tomorrow. View his work.on our YouTube page at: https://youtu.be/eDEGBIGEwy8 #ironworkrepairs

Measuring The Bars

Here is Mr. Terry measuring out the bars for the door he's trying to complete. View and like more of our videos at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C0no804-AE&feature=youtube_gdata_player #brownstoneironwork

Cellar Door Completion

The #cellardoor has been sprayed with the finishing coat. Next step is installation.  #cellardoorsny

Punching Holes Through Steel Pieces

  Here is Mr. Terry trying to punch holes through a 3/8" steel piece. Its taking longer than usual. View our work at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9mADmDcdRU&feature=youtube_gdata_player #ironworkrepairs.com

What Iron Is Made Of....

Wrought iron is commercially pure iron. In contrast to steel, it has a very low carbon content. It is a fibrous material due to the slag inclusions (a normal constituent). This is also what gives it a "grain" resembling wood, which is visible when it is etched or bent to the point of failure. Wrought iron is tough, malleable, ductile and easily welded. Examples of items that used to be produced from wrought iron include: rivets, chains, railway couplings, water and steam pipes, raw material for manufacturing of steel, nuts, bolts, horseshoes, handrails, straps for timber roof trusses, boiler tubes, and ornamental ironwork. Wrought iron is no longer produced on a commercial scale. Many products described as wrought iron, such as guard rails, are made of mild steel. They retain that description because they were formerly made of wrought iron or have the appearance of wrought iron. True wrought iron is occasionally required for the authentic conservation of historic structures.

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