Located in historic Chester County, PA., we're blacksmiths with decades of experience reproducing period shutter hardware in the manner of the originals. Over the years, we've learned what style of shutter hardware is appropriate for the different historic periods and regions of the country. Our fabrication capacity and experience allow us to offer the most extensive line of quality American shutter hardware at a surprisingly affordable price.
Hardware inspired by the best original examples from period American homes. All of our shutter hardware is built to stand the test of time. Our exterior shutter strap hinges and pintles are fitted and sized to your specific installation. Brandywine hardware is correct in appearance and function - designed and configured to install easily.
Should you require custom hardware for an historic restoration, a difficult installation, or be shopping for something visually unique for an up-scale project; we're able and happy to help you with custom hardware design, selection and fabrication.
Hardware inspired by the best original examples from period American homes. All of our shutter hardware is built to stand the test of time. Our exterior shutter strap hinges and pintles are fitted and sized to your specific installation. Brandywine hardware is correct in appearance and function - designed and configured to install easily.
Should you require custom hardware for an historic restoration, a difficult installation, or be shopping for something visually unique for an up-scale project; we're able and happy to help you with custom hardware design, selection and fabrication.
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Brandywine Forge is about American blacksmiths.
The spirit of blacksmithing is aptly captured in Longfellow's Village Blacksmith, written in 1845.
Blacksmiths have long been recognized for their integrity, it's a hallmark of the trade.
Maintaining that integrity comes easily to the people at Brandywine Forge, we like our work, we take pride in our products, we work hard to provide good value in every purchase from us.
Decades of studying and reproducing early hardware have taught much.
The old boys worked hard and they worked smart.
The spirit of blacksmithing is aptly captured in Longfellow's Village Blacksmith, written in 1845.
Blacksmiths have long been recognized for their integrity, it's a hallmark of the trade.
Maintaining that integrity comes easily to the people at Brandywine Forge, we like our work, we take pride in our products, we work hard to provide good value in every purchase from us.
Decades of studying and reproducing early hardware have taught much.
The old boys worked hard and they worked smart.
My name is Will Greene, the oldest blacksmith at Brandywine Forge.
The elements of this section represent my attempt to begin at the beginning to help you understand how shutter things fit together.
We have learned that considering shutters and hardware as an integrated package early in the planning process is the key to saving time and money when installing shutters.
Your shutters can be of any appropriate style and hung to the home in a number of different ways - it's the right hardware that makes them fully functional.
The elements of this section represent my attempt to begin at the beginning to help you understand how shutter things fit together.
We have learned that considering shutters and hardware as an integrated package early in the planning process is the key to saving time and money when installing shutters.
Your shutters can be of any appropriate style and hung to the home in a number of different ways - it's the right hardware that makes them fully functional.
The pages in this section provide an understanding of how shutters can be most easily mounted to function properly on any structure.
The hardware makes the shutters work.
You'll only see one or two installation options from other shutter hardware purveyors because most are selling the same limited lines of imported hardware.
We offer unique approaches because we make the hardware that makes the shutters work and we understand challenging shutter installations better than anyone else.
Functional shutters mount to the structure and swing freely to close over the window or door.
The hardware makes the shutters work.
You'll only see one or two installation options from other shutter hardware purveyors because most are selling the same limited lines of imported hardware.
We offer unique approaches because we make the hardware that makes the shutters work and we understand challenging shutter installations better than anyone else.
Functional shutters mount to the structure and swing freely to close over the window or door.
This section is intended to help you determine which hardware is appropriate for your specific situation.
If you're considering functional shutters and haven't reviewed the installation situations page, you will want to visit that page to determine your situation.
Decorative installation - the shutters affix directly to the structure, will not function and any associated hardware will serve for appearance only.
If this is your situation, go to visible hardware selection.
Functional Installation - the shutters are intended to swing from the open to the closed position and hopefully be locked when appropriate.
If you're considering functional shutters and haven't reviewed the installation situations page, you will want to visit that page to determine your situation.
Decorative installation - the shutters affix directly to the structure, will not function and any associated hardware will serve for appearance only.
If this is your situation, go to visible hardware selection.
Functional Installation - the shutters are intended to swing from the open to the closed position and hopefully be locked when appropriate.
Just to make sure everyone's on the same page, here we define our standards.
How we measure hinge length.
How we measure offset and standoffs, fastener hole placement, weights of materials and tolerances.
The rusting inevitably comes down to failure of the original finish to protect the metal beneath.
We've spent a lot of time experimenting with finishes traditional and contemporary.
We go back and inspect hardware installed with different finishes in different environments and see how each has fared.
How we measure hinge length.
How we measure offset and standoffs, fastener hole placement, weights of materials and tolerances.
The rusting inevitably comes down to failure of the original finish to protect the metal beneath.
We've spent a lot of time experimenting with finishes traditional and contemporary.
We go back and inspect hardware installed with different finishes in different environments and see how each has fared.
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