Look what Father Christmas gave Andy!

January 5th, 2012

Well here’s one gift that definitely was poking out the top of Andy’s stocking….. a massive and very shiny, brand new Massey Anyang Power hammer in racing green.

 This 75kilo hammer will allow the team to forge much larger sections, creating large tapers etc. It took three guys to get it down into the workshop, after it was craned in over the wall with a hi-ab and carefully manoeuvred on a pallet truck. The whole team are now salivating every time they walk past the mighty beast which is currently sitting in the back of the workshops awaiting a base and some nifty wiring. They cannot wait to get their hands on it and get it going. Just for the satisfaction of all you power-tool partisans out there….we’ll keep you posted when it’s up and running!

Ironart of Bath - Massey Anyang Power Hammer Delivery

Ironart's new Massey Anyang Power Hammer - arrives just in time for Christmas

Father Christmas is alive and well and driving a large lorry

Power Hammer - Ironart of Bath

Come to Papa!!!

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The Framing Workshop Christmas Angel

January 5th, 2012

Happy New Year to all Ironart Blog followers!

We were involved in a really fun project just before Christmas, the installation of a large 3D angel above the Framing Workshop on Walcot Street in Bath.  The Angel was the brainchild of local resident Shula Newick, it was cleverly constructed out of white fabric and stretched over a willow frame. The installation looked particularly striking at night because it was cleverly lit from within.

Ironart’s Jason Balchin and Jim Purry were responsible for working with Shula to create the armitures which fixed the Angel in place away from the wall.  Martin from the Framing Workshop was really pleased with the way the installation withstood the high winds and hash weather over the Christmas period. We think she looks lovely – hope you agree! 

Walcot Angel - The Framing Workshop, Bath

Walcot Angel - The Framing Workshop, Bath

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Ironart at Old Down Manor, Tockington

December 14th, 2011

We recently designed, made and installed a stunning cast iron balustrade and stair rail at Old Down Manor, Tockington – which has just opened as a prestigious wedding venue near Bath and Bristol.

The restoration of the house was overseen by Ken Biggs Contractors Ltd, a well known local firm with a great reputation. We were delighted to be commissioned by Ken Biggs to take on this project and it’s very rewarding to see our metalwork showcased in such a lovely setting. 

There are a couple of recent blogs which we posted about the making of this cast iron balustrade which will give you some background to this project. We’ve linked back to them here.  Blog post 1, Blog post 2. 

We wish the team at Old Down Manor the very best with their new venue. For more information about Old Down Manor, Tockington weddings - please take a look at their website.

The Ironart Balustrade at Old Down Manor, Tockington, Bristol

 

Old Down Manor - the cast iron balustrade

Old Down Manor - wedding venue

 

With thanks to Olivia Mills, General Manager at Old Down Manor for the use of these images.

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