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Welcome to the Old West Iron Blog, where heritage craftsmanship meets modern living. Here we share expert guidance on wrought iron hardware, home restoration, frontier-style design, historic metalwork, and behind-the-forge stories from our veteran-powered, family-run workshop. Whether you're updating a historic home or learning about authentic ironwork, you’ll find trusted information backed by real American blacksmiths.

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Top Iron Hardware Picks for Cabin, Ranch, or Lodge-Style Homes

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Top Iron Hardware Picks for Cabin, Ranch, or Lodge-Style Homes

Maddison Mellem.Sep 11, 2025
We offer hundreds of historically inspired hardware pieces, from hinge straps and clavos to brackets, pulls, and post bases. Browse by category or let us help you find exactly what your space needs.
Why We’re Proudly American-Made (and Why That’s Rare Today)

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Why We’re Proudly American-Made (and Why That’s Rare Today)

Maddison Mellem.Sep 10, 2025
At a time when most people don’t know where their tools or fixtures come from, we’re proud to say: ours come from right here. From our shop in rural Idaho to the front porches, ranch gates, and barn doors of customers across the country.
The Origins of the Forge: Blacksmithing in the Ancient World

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The Origins of the Forge: Blacksmithing in the Ancient World

Maddison Mellem.Sep 09, 2025
The ancient forge may seem a world away from today’s hardware and hand-forged brackets, but at its core, the craft remains unchanged. Fire, pressure, precision, and patience—these elements still guide the modern blacksmith.
Why Clavos? The Decorative Nail With Deep Historical Roots

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Why Clavos? The Decorative Nail With Deep Historical Roots

Maddison Mellem.Sep 04, 2025
Every clavo is a nod to the hands that shaped the past—to the blacksmiths, builders, and homemakers who knew that even the smallest details mattered. In a world of shortcuts and mass production, clavos are proof that heritage design never goes out of style.
Turnbuckles for Furniture: Strength Meets Style in Rustic Design

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Turnbuckles for Furniture: Strength Meets Style in Rustic Design

Maddison Mellem.Sep 03, 2025
Turnbuckles may seem like a small detail, but they’re the kind that holds everything together. From structure to style, they embody what we believe at Old West Iron: that the right hardware makes all the difference.
The Iron That Built America: Hardware in Pioneer Homes and Old Saloons

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The Iron That Built America: Hardware in Pioneer Homes and Old Saloons

Maddison Mellem.Sep 02, 2025
You may never run a saloon or build a sod house, but if you live in a home with history—or hope to pass yours down through generations—the hardware matters. The right hinge, bolt, or clavo connects your build to a bigger story: of the land, of labor, and of lasting craftsmanship.
The Revival of Blacksmithing: Why the Craft Is Making a Comeback

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The Revival of Blacksmithing: Why the Craft Is Making a Comeback

Maddison Mellem.Aug 28, 2025
At Old West Iron, blacksmithing isn’t a hobby—it’s a livelihood. We’ve built our company on the belief that old ways are worth preserving, and that the little things—hooks, hinges, handles—are the bones of a home. Today, we forge for homesteaders and builders across the country who want more than just functional hardware. They want tools and finishes with soul.
The Value of Quality Ironmongery: Why It Still Matters

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The Value of Quality Ironmongery: Why It Still Matters

Maddison Mellem.Aug 21, 2025
At Old West Iron, we believe the details are what anchor a space in time and place. That’s what good ironmongery does. It holds things together—and holds up, decade after decade.
What Is a Coach Bolt?

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What Is a Coach Bolt?

Maddison Mellem.Aug 19, 2025
A build is only as good as the hardware that holds it together. Whether you’re restoring an old barn door or crafting a modern structure with traditional soul, coach bolts provide strength you can count on—and a finish that belongs in the story.
Carriage House Garage Doors: How to Get the Look

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Carriage House Garage Doors: How to Get the Look

Maddison Mellem.Aug 14, 2025
At Old West Iron, we believe that character is built from the ground up—and the front of your home is no place to cut corners. When you choose American-made, hand-forged hardware, you’re not just adding decoration. You’re anchoring your home in craftsmanship, legacy, and authenticity.
Square Head Bolts and Nuts: Strength That Shows

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Square Head Bolts and Nuts: Strength That Shows

Maddison Mellem.Aug 13, 2025
In a market flooded with flimsy, one-size-fits-all fasteners, square head bolts stand out—literally and figuratively. They remind us that hardware should do more than hold things together. It should carry the same weight of design, integrity, and craftsmanship as every beam and board.
Forged by the Gods: Blacksmithing in Norse Mythology

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Forged by the Gods: Blacksmithing in Norse Mythology

Maddison Mellem.Aug 12, 2025
Blacksmithing, to the Norse, was the art of transformation—turning raw elements into power, protection, or beauty. And that hasn’t changed. Today, when we forge a bolt, hinge, or door knocker by hand, we’re still tapping into that same ancient rhythm.