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Posted by George Thomas on August 12, 2014
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Carreg Cennen Castle – Some snaps from Saturday’s launch of their Interactive Historical Interpretation – (August 9th 2014)

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Carreg Cennen Display

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They’re beginning to look the part…

Posted by George Thomas on July 27, 2014
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Carreg Cennen Castle

Posted by George Thomas on June 2, 2014
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Carreg Cennen Castle

Commission confirmed!
Two mobile/tilting LCD touchscreen stands – design to include heraldry or decorative elements related to the castle to create an interactive history experience for the public

Woodburner-Table

Posted by George Thomas on April 2, 2014
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I went to an exhibition of crafts, admired a small handmade wood burner & ordered an occasional table!

Intrigued? Well – whilst admiring some extremely good metalwork, I noticed a small wood burner. Far surpassing any that I have previously seen or owned regarding design & quality, George, the highly skilled craftsman, gave me the ‘grand tour’. I had no use for a wood burner but felt unable to depart without exploring all possibilities.

Could it be slightly adapted to be a small free standing table? ‘Yes’ it could.

That was it & I am now the highly delighted owner of one, perfectly suiting my 16th century cottage. It would just as easily suit a modern home.  It is much admired by all visitors & words cannot convey the pleasure obtained from owning such a beautifully crafted item…….

Testimonial from MLSH.

Summer-House Wood Burning Stove

Posted by George Thomas on October 3, 2013
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A bespoke wood burner crafted from recycled materials…very original and practical as well as beautiful. Top marks to this very professional blacksmith/artist. Superb workmanship and customer care second to none. Very original work using recycled materials. Wouldn’t hesitate in recommending this craftsman – (Trishee 02/10/2013)

Recent Commission

Ergonomic and Efficient – Fitted wood-burning stove with steel wall shield and slate hearth…

  • Wood burning stove made using reclaimed 7Kg gas bottle
  • Fitted top-plate (8mm) with with welded rim
  • Fitted mouth and door
  • Fitted drop-pin hinges
  • Forged handle with swivel rivet & stay
  • Forged belt with riveted feet
  • Ornamental brass air regulator.
  • Steel flu pipe (114mm x 3mm Hollow tube).
  • Wall and ceiling shield (1.5mm Sheet steel )
  • Welsh slate hearth

Galvanized Basket

Posted by George Thomas on August 21, 2013
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Photo credit - Sara Jones-Williams

Photo credit – Sara Jones-Williams

From Galvanized Garden Selection

Fire Welding

Posted by George Thomas on August 19, 2013
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A Magic Moment

When two pieces of heated metal are white-hot, bonded only by their surface and forged together to produce a weld.

Galvanized Garden Selection

Posted by George Thomas on August 17, 2013
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Garden Selection

  • Large Petalled Planter (front-left) – re-claimed steel water tank with riveted belt and feet
  • Small Petalled Planter (front-right) – re-claimed gas cylinder with riveted belt and feet
  • Hanging Basket Bracket (back-left) – hand forged steel stock with tenoned hanger and riveted, fire welded scrolls
  • Petalled Basket/Planter (centre) – re-claimed gas cylinder with riveted belt and feet
  • Standing Flower Basket (back-right) – re-claimed gas cylinder, riveted steel connecter bar and forged scroll base

Fruit Bowl

Posted by George Thomas on August 17, 2013
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Photo Credit: Sara Jones-Williams

Photo Credit: Sara Jones-Williams

Examples of Forged Section

Posted by George Thomas on August 8, 2013
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Examples

Front to Back:

  • Marshmallow Fork 
  • Poker Handle – Reverse Twist
  • Poker Handle – Chisel Twist
  • Poker Handle – Helix Twist
  • Curtain Rail / Finials – Scroll End /Drumstick /Ball Ends

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