Horseshoe Hinges, Hand Forged hand_made let me know

let me know

I shape the socket by drawing out the steel in a fan shape and then rolling it over and forge welding it together

When you are looking for a space saving idea this is what you need

The latch can be opened with the inside and outside ring

Horseshoe Hinges, Hand Forged hand_made let me knowI got the idea to make these horseshoe hinges while visiting some historic early 1800s log cabins in the Great Smokey Mountains of North Carolina. They had these on the doors of the homes and their log out buildings. These hinges I forged out of old horseshoes. They are very strong and will last a long time. I suggest lubricating the action of the hinges with some lard like the old timers would have. Whether you're a horse lover, want some period