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Forged leaves are a common motif for gates and ironwork in general. Our
trellis gate takes this idea one step further. Climbing vines planted near
the in-ground hinge of this gate are trained to provide a natural leaf
motif. |
| These “feet” represent solutions for terminating a square
bar used for furniture legs and various other weight bearing applications.
Issue #134 shows six variations. |
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Issue #84 of the Blacksmith's Journal featured three variations of decorative
chains. This month we've come up with two more of our own, plus two sent
in by Doug Merkel, Bear Mountain Forge, Vilas, NC. |
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