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Current status of my Nuremberg lock

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Finished forging the door latch springs yesterday. Set them in the @evenheatkilns to anneal overnight. The goal for today is to mount and fit these to the backing plates. Always takes longer than expected. #javosironworks #latch #doorlatch #door #hardware #spring #steel #forged #blacksmith #handmade #madeinminn (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4HzNs-g76V/?igshid=1fqsmw6871m3f

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Working on a new batch of knives for the upcoming holiday season. #javosironworks #kitchen #kitchenknives #chef #chefknife #tools #steel #forged #blacksmith#knifemaking #handmade #madeinminnesota (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4FbbapgekZ/?igshid=1c60vcdkwxrtb

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Flashback photo of Tom Latane giving a demo at Tunnel Mill. #javosironworks #tomlatane #anvil #blacksmith #tools #forged #steel #metalworking #craftsman #artist #master #smith #hammer #tongs #handmade #maker #madeinminnesota https://www.instagram.com/p/B4ClTfRAZgC/?igshid=1kj98c05hlj5t

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These guys. #javosironworks #practice #forged #face #steel #figure #blacksmithing #figure #blacksmith #handmade #madeinminnesota #maker #madeinamerica (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3__1BXguHH/?igshid=lrt2jeoqocts

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Test fit for the large door latch. This is a larger version of the latch I posted a week or so ago. That one was 8” long and this one is 13”. #javosironworks #latch #door #doorlatch #hardware #forged #steel #blacksmith #vise #tools #blacksmithing #video #clip #handmade #maker #madeinamerica #madeinminnesota (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B362m8lgQ94/?igshid=1nfv8skkpdq74

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First spring forged out for the door latches. The pile of parts continues to grow. The next step is mounting the spring to the backplate to make sure everything actually works. #javosironworks #door #latch #doorlatch #parts #forged #spring #steel #workshop #anvil #blacksmith #blacksmithing #handmade #madeinamerica #madeinminnesota (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B34TcKdATpZ/?igshid=19yu593xv2npt

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Prototype handle for a new run of door latches. I see a few improvements to be made but overall I’m liking it. #javosironworks #door #doorlatch #hardware #forged #steel #handle #filed #blacksmith #blacksmithing #work #workshop #shop #handmade #madeinminnesota (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B313MpigyNK/?igshid=ck7zqtj3a2f6

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Forged out the first few handled tools. I ended up grinding a little more than I wanted to get the shape right but overall I’m happy with the direction it’s going. The one end is angled 45 so you can see the work without the handle being in the way. This a Mark Aspery trick I really feel works great. #javosironworks #tools #forged #steel #hammer #billet #forge #blacksmith #blacksmithing #workshop #maker #handmade #grind #madeinamerica #madeinminnesota (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3zOEFwgnav/?igshid=1t9l85by14nkt

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Starting a run of door latches. Basically the same as the sample piece I made last week but this version has a different style handle and is much bigger. #javosironworks #door #latch #doorlatch #hardware #plan #drawing #steel #drill #cut #workshop #handmade #madeinamerica #madeinminnesota (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3wqmvkAugK/?igshid=6jc87do0oy1s

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A satisfying little pile of billets in the forge. #javosironworks #steel #forge #hotsteel #hammer #blacksmith #blacksmithing #tools #workshop #handmade #madeinamerica #madeinminnesota (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3uC73zgx3_/?igshid=1lzlszfo8w0xz

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Punching holes for a run of handled tools. #javosironworks #tools #powerhammer #steel #forged #blacksmithing #blacksmith #workshop #handmade #maker #madeinamerica #madeinminnesota (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3rW8Oegvh9/?igshid=1di0hvmfjm9be

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Gate latch and hinges installed and mounted on the display frame. I really enjoyed this project and learned a little along the way. I have a few people interested in these so I may have more to make in my future. #javosironworks #gate #latch #door #hardware #hinge #steel #forged #display #workshop #blacksmith #blacksmithing #oak #handmade #maker #madeinamerica #madeinminnesota (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3o0uVUgEhL/?igshid=1vc29524v76zl

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Finished up these little strap hinges yesterday. These go with the door latch I posted a few days ago. I’m waiting on a new touch mark from @buckeyeengraving . As soon as that arrives I’ll patina and seal these with paste wax. #javosironworks #hinge #hardware #door #steel #forged #filed #blacksmithing #whitesmithing #handmade #workshops #handmade #madeinamerica #madeinminnesota (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3j63wEgf69/?igshid=zpu6y9l8ckvz

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Starting a couple hinges. #javosironworks #hinge #steel #forged #blacksmith #hardware #workshop #handmade #madeinamerica #madeinminnesota (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3hQZSRADRV/?igshid=xh89cy7re9bh

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Test Install of the gate latch. Nothing is riveted together yet. I’m waiting for my new touch mark to arrive from @buckeyeengraving before I do the final install and patina. #javosironworks #latch #gatelatch #door #hardware #oak #install #forged #steel #blacksmith #blacksmithing #workshop #handmade #madeinamerica #madeinminnesota (at North Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3eiDpkAeEr/?igshid=k3i9zf7qznkl