Hand Forging a Suffolk Style Door Latch / Pull 

I grew up in Suffolk (UK) and in all older cottages these latches were common place. Took a few minutes (75 years old) to get the brain into gear to see what you were making, then I remembered how they worked. Nice piece of work. The rest of the latch will show the rest of the world how it all works!!!

I don't think I have ever seen such a clean work area!

I'm partial to old style hardware, but I am also a tough constructive critic. I have no complaints. Once again Glen, working on the fly suits your obvious skill set. Much satisfaction is gained. Thanks for sharing, learning with you.

Relaxes me to see you work Glen.....your organization and flow of work is very satisfying to the soul of blacksmithing. You make it look so easy..the sign of a true craftsman..Thanks for sharing !....did I mention flawless style? A man in his office chair working at his desk molding and forming.....I need this setup....someday.

You always make it look so easy and I know that’s much more difficult to do than it looks. Especially to make it look that neat.

Very nice and elegant piece. Great job as usual Glen

Awesome, looking forward to part 2.

I remember studying the local curves while designing the fireplace tool set my grade 9 math teacher had requested way back in 76. One of the benefits I loved going to a small town school, you could leave with plenty of useful memories in exchange for a little extra work. I see a very pleasing organic connection to the shape you coaxed it into becoming and I guess you could say, worth mentioning. Peace.

I am impressed by the absence of tentative or unnecessary hammer strikes. There is thought before each action you take. In contrast, I feel the need to hit something while I am deciding what to do next.

Good one these rustic type of latches look so nice, well done Glen.

Love this

nice work. Good use of tools . Hook looks beautiful

Really nice work. I want to get to the shop and attempt a great majority of your projects and this one is no exception.

Exelant video as always.. I really like how you built this.. Nice and easy.. I think you really showed how to make a latch like this very nicely.. Well done Glen.... Martin

Ok Glen, you can't just leave us hanging like this!!! I need so see the rest so I can make one for my Smith shed... Lol great video though!!

Man you do amazing work, wish I could forge as good as you!

Good job

I made one not to long ago, it was different style I like the one you made think I may give it a try. Good video as always hammer on.

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Great video, I hope to make one of those. I received the bent knee tongs and top tools last week. Very nice. Will put them to use soon. Thanks.....Dave

great project Glen thanks again for sharing

Came out nice, Glen.

I absolutely love the latch and you did a wonderful job forging it. The question I have is, wouldn't instead of balancing it, having it slightly back heavy, help it to fall into the keeper on the other side of the door easier? I feel like maybe it would float in the door with it perfectly balanced.

Thanks Glen, great tutorial!

Very nice. I really appreciate you approach to blacksmithing and your techniques. Keep 'em coming. I'd love to see the other side made so I can make one as well. If it has to wait a while I understand.

Lovin this episode

Correct usage of tools defines aesthetics

hi glen nice latch , you could also sandwich the pivot between the door and the latch . thumbs up .

I should have added--I cannot remember seeing the same style latch used in other parts of the UK. Maybe others can add to this.

If your slot handle was in line with the work it might help with centering.. Nice project

Never seen one of these made before, next just gotta find that door

I am very curious as to the type of anvil you are using. The large face that you seem to be using most of the time seems to be moving separately from the rest of the anvil. Does it have some kind of isolation. - Curious

Very nice

Awesome I've been waiting for a vid on this

I’m from Suffolk and I have these latches on my doors

Nice Enjoyed and gave a Thumbs Up

I noticed in the beginning when you first put your bar in the guillotine you rotated it after a few wax is that just to even out the work or is there more energy/work going in the top die of the guillotine? Great video

Magic

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Nice handle, With all your great anviils why not a drill press. Thanks

Great job. All the things you do is superb I’d like to ask you a question about your anvils. What kind of steel are they made?

Really enjoyed that! Can you feel the heat from your forge on your back? Thanks, Jerry

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How easy (or difficult) is it to find suitable steel for your projects? Can you buy it locally or do you have to order it? If you order is it from a local supplier or is it online? Thanks for posting your projects.

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Возможно что получилась очень полезная вещь. Вот только без перевода так и не понял для чего нужен этот инструмент.

Cor blast boy, thass a right smart latch but thass bigger than my cottage door! Suffolk latches are small and cheap while Norfolk latches use more metal with a back plate. Thass right instructive to see yew do it tho’.

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