David Cooper
F.w.c.b
Blacksmiths &
Designers Of Quality Forged Ironwork
Company profile, David Cooper Served an apprenticeship in forge-work at the national school of blacksmithing in Hereford. David is also proud to hold a bronze medal from the worshipful company of blacksmiths London, this enables me to use the official title of Master Blacksmith it also grants me the letters F.W.C.B (fellow of the worshipful company of blacksmiths.)
Welcome to our forge website. We are specialists in the
reproduction and restoration of period wrought ironwork and designers of new and
contemporary styles of forged metalwork all made using traditional blacksmithing
techniques and jointing methods.
We have made many exiting commissions over the years including architectural
wrought iron work, ecclesiastical ironwork,
and also performed live forging demonstrations. We are happy to quote for work
throughout the united kingdom please call if you would like
to discuss a commission or need further help and advice on the work we produce.
Gallery of traditional iron gates, examples of our traditional styles of work. The restoration or reproduction of classical styles of ironwork is also one of our specialities for more information on forge work and forging methods please look in the Forge.
Using traditional forging techniques we are able to produce modern unique styles designed and forged individually for each client. Please take the time to study the build quality of true forged ironwork.
Gallery of forged railings made to modern design. Mortise and tenon joints are used to replace modern electric welding. because so few smiths use these ancient jointing methods we make it a major part in our design.
A selection of some of the endless possibilities and styles of our quality work. Many pictures from domestic candle holders to ecclesiastical ironwork. Like many artists all our ornamental ironwork is stamped when hot with our own logos so in years to come it will be easily recognised and traced.
Look into the forge, living proof of the ancient craft of blacksmithing still been practiced. We use many power forging techniques such as power hammers and hydraulic presses to manipulate the hot material into the desired shape or texture.
