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I devote a great deal of time studying door knockers. I find them fascinating historically as well as artistically. Over time many common designs have evolved. Some designs have turned out to be more popular than others. The urn style is among these. The ornaments and patterns have changed but the basic shape has remained. [...]  Our facility uses sand casting processes to produce brass door knockers and other decorative hardware items. Sand casting is a form of art that is enjoyable as well as challenging. Numerous steps are involved in the process. Each step must be carried out properly or the completed piece will not be up to expectations and [...] “American made” I am old enough to remember when America was an industrialized nation. When I was going to High School in northern Ohio I remember the steel mills, machine shops and rubber factories that filled the area. I was greatly saddened during a recent drive past some of the old mills. A few buildings [...] One of the more popular yet misunderstood finishes for door hardware is oil rubbed bronze. In recent years it has gained in popularity for interior and exterior home hardware. The name “Oil Rubbed Bronze” is also the best description for this finish. Originally bronze items were preserved by rubbing them with different types of oil. [...] YDK71 Solid Brass Door Knocker by Your-Door-Knocker Designed by our engraver to look great on your door with engraving or without. Beautifully hand crafted patterns are cast into brass in our Augerburg Foundry. Castings are engraved and finished in our studio to order. The [...] The entrance way hardware on your home may seem like a small detail. In reality it is an important consideration. When deciding on hardware for your home, brass is always a good selection. It is available in many finishes, has a long life and is easily maintained. Before you purchase, you must be prepared for [...] What is the difference between surface and through the door installation for my door knocker? It seems that I have not adequately answered this question as it seems to keep coming up. [...] This country will not endure as long as we waste our minds and talents playing meaningless video games. [...] Introducing the newest addition to our engraveable door knocker line. Our new Lion Solid Brass Door Knocker. [...] An interesting door knocker problem was called to our attention last winter. One of our customers who lives in a really cold climate wondered what to do about the frost appearing on the hardware inside the door. [...] |
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