In 1993 Tom demonstrated making this Door Knocker for the Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland. This article is adapted from a printed version which appeared in the "Metalsmith" in May of 1994 on pages 10 -14. If you want to print out this page, try THIS LINK to get a version with both pictures printable.
Tom made some very nice drawings for this article.
click on the links below to see them. This project assumes a knowledge of intermediate blacksmithing. It calls for upsetting metal, fullering grooves, drawing, punching, chasing, and sheet work with chisels and repousee forming over a wood block. It is a recipe which an intermediate smith can interpret in their own way.