Traditional Cast Metalwork Meets Modern Technology. We are currently working with the Precision Engineering and Manufacturing Gateway (PEM), based in IT Sligo to explore the use of laser scanning, 3D modelling and 3D printing for use in pattern making for metalwork casting (cast iron, bronze, brass, aluminium) and we are looking from something suitable to test the process. Traditionally the patterns used for sand casting would have be made from wood either by hand carving or

We have just finished making some oak doorknobs and excutcheons (keyhole covers) to match the original doorknobs for a private house renovation in Dublin. The picture below shows one of the refurbished original doorknobs (centre) with plain and reeded new knobs either side. Only three of the original doorknobs had survived and these were restored. We made reeded knobs for the old doors and plain knobs inspired by the original knobs for the new doors in the house. To reproduc

Comming soon: Tips on how to find reclaimed bricks to match the exisintg bricks in your building. What to look out for and what to do if you cant find a match. #reclaimedbrick #brickspecials #Dublin #Georgian #Victorian #MachineMade #Handmade #specials #facing #facingbricks #handmadebricks