#historictrades
LightNews LightNews
kimballcrafter.bsky.social
This tool is called a pinking chisel. It's used to cut out scalloped embellishments in garments. It was a fairly simple forging with hand filed edge.

#blacksmith #handcrafted #handforged #forging #historic #historictrades #costuming #handtools #handmade #madefromscratch #madeinvirginia #madebyme
June 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
kimballcrafter.bsky.social
I'm still playing catch-up with my posts.
Here is a fireplace shovel I was asked to make. It was a relatively simple construction.
#blacksmith #handcrafted #handforged #forgewelding #coalforge #historictrades #forging ##historic #handmade #ironsmith #ironwork #madeinvirginia #madefromscratch
June 4, 2025 at 9:53 PM
cpaphil.bsky.social
Vintage Postcard Shoe Sabot-makers in Brittany SIGNAL

www.cpaphil.com/en/c...

#VintagePostcard #SabotMakers #Brittany #WoodenShoes #FrenchCrafts #TraditionalCobblers #BretonCulture #HistoricTrades #VintageBrittany #ArtisanHeritage #ShoeMaking
May 8, 2025 at 9:11 AM
cpaphil.bsky.social
Morocco ERfoud CPA the return of lsa source (ass donkey)

www.cpaphil.com/en/p...

#ErfoudMorocco #DesertTransport #DonkeyLife #MoroccanHeritage #VintageAfrica #HistoricTrades #SaharanLife #PostcardArt #VintageIllustration #OasisLife #TraditionalMethods
April 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
cpaphil.bsky.social
Paris CPA Mint Room of patent weighing machines (coinage corners small trades) TOP

www.cpaphil.com/en/p...

#ParisMint #CoinageHistory #WeighingMachines #NumismaticArt #VintageParis #HistoricTrades #SmallBusinessHistory #FrenchMint #PostcardArt
March 29, 2025 at 12:30 AM
cpaphil.bsky.social

CPA Paris Charmer of birds to Louvre Tileries the fraternal banquet! TOP Folklore Small Trades (pigeons)

www.cpaphil.com/en/p...

#BirdCharming #ParisStreetLife #HistoricTrades #LouvreGardens #TuileriesViews #VintageFolklore #PigeonTrainer #OldParis #TraditionalCrafts
March 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
kimballcrafter.bsky.social
This is a combination rushlight used to burn either a candle or a rush. A rush is a plant that would be soaked in fat.

#madeinvirginia #handcrafted #handforged #forged #forging #historic #historictrades #blacksmith #blacksmithing #handmade #ironsmith #ironwork #light #candlelight #lighting
February 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
kimballcrafter.bsky.social
This is a hanging candle holder or loom light as it's sometimes called. It's 18th c. inspired. Mine fits well off a door.

#madeinvirginia #handcrafted #handforged #forged #forging #historic #historictrades #blacksmith #blacksmithing #handmade #ironsmith #ironwork #light #candlelight #lighting
February 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
kimballcrafter.bsky.social
I made some simple candlesticks. It's a basic cup with nail combination. I used Applewood for the base I got from my dad.

#madeinvirginia #handcrafted #handforged #forged #forging #historic #historictrades #blacksmith #blacksmithing #handmade #ironsmith #ironwork #light #candlelight #lighting
February 17, 2025 at 2:27 AM
kimballcrafter.bsky.social
I made this striking knife a while back for my dad.

#madeinvirginia #handcrafted #handforged #forged #forging #historic #historictrades #blacksmith #blacksmithing #handmade #ironsmith #ironwork #hardware
February 11, 2025 at 2:20 AM
kimballcrafter.bsky.social
Just a small order of nails. I lead an exciting life.

#madeinvirginia #handcrafted #handforged #forged #forging #historic #historictrades #blacksmith #blacksmithing #handmade #ironsmith #ironwork #hardware
February 9, 2025 at 12:16 AM
redbeardllc.bsky.social
Original 9/9 wood window from a home built in 1880 suffering from decades of deferred maintenance. Yes, this window sash is 145 years old, and now works like it did the day it was first installed.

#restoration #woodwindow #preservation #victorian #craftsman #tradework #historictrades
February 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
kimballcrafter.bsky.social
This pair of shutterdogs are inspired by early examples and are used to hold shutters open.
Would you like to see something like this on your house?
#madeinvirginia #handcrafted #handforged #forged #forging #historic #historictrades #blacksmith #blacksmithing #handmade #ironsmith #ironwork #hardware
February 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
kimballcrafter.bsky.social
Hand forged and finished door knocker. It was fasioned after early american examples I've come across. It was requested for an upcoming auction.

#madeinvirginia #handcrafted #handforged #forged #forging #historic #historictrades #blacksmith #blacksmithing #handmade #ironsmith #ironwork #hardware
February 1, 2025 at 2:04 AM
kimballcrafter.bsky.social
These were made for an auction. They're loosely based on a French hunting knife dated to the 18th. C. It's 5160 for the steel and red oak handles. All hand forged and finished.

#blacksmith #handcrafted #handforged #blacksmithing #handmade #bladesmith #bladesmithing #madefromscratch #historictrades
January 31, 2025 at 2:45 AM
kimballcrafter.bsky.social
My lovely and caring wife has done so much for me recently, like creating a linktree. We'll be updating it with easy links to classes and events, so go check it out. Don't forget to sign up for a class.

#blacksmith #blacksmithing #classes #teaching #historictrades #forging #linkinbio #linktree
January 29, 2025 at 9:32 PM
ninewitchknots.bsky.social
After the blanket chest is done, I get to make a table (see photo) with my coworker. Both of us are still learning how to turn so it'll be great practice. I'm really hoping I get more time to turn because it's a skill I really want to perfect.
#historictrades
A walnut table with turned legs and stretchers. The table was built between 1700 and 1750. The top of the table has warped a bit on one side and is no longer flat.
June 5, 2024 at 11:10 PM