Shape legs should be before bending

To shape the feet of the andiron: The drawing shows the shape and length the legs should be. To do this heat the bar at the crotch, and flatten both sides out almost straight. This prepares for shaping according to the drawing. Measure off 3 ins. from the extreme end of each leg and mark off with a centre-punch. The 3-in. lengths form the feet. Taper the iron between the centre-punch mark and the crotch so that when finished the leg should measure 11⁄2 × 5⁄8 in. close to the crotch, and 1 × 1⁄2 in. at the centre-punch mark. Repeat this on the other leg. Flatten out the feet so that they will measure 31⁄2 × 21⁄4 ins. These feet are slightly impressed. To do this place the feet over a hollow iron block and force the metal down so that the under side is raised up about 1⁄2 in. above the level of the foot. (See dotted lines on the [drawing of the feet].) Repeat on the other side.

The leg is now ready to be bent into shape. Heat up at the crotch and then bend both legs back toward the top end at an angle of 60°. Heat again and bend the legs forward, shaping them like the drawing.

Back part of the andiron: The drawing shows a short upright piece placed so as to prevent the logs rolling out in front. The 14-in. piece is welded on to the upright, as shown in the drawing, and fastened on to the andiron. The 20-in. piece is welded on to the andiron and forms the leg on which the wood is placed. These pieces are welded upon short uprights by what is called jump welds. (See description of [jump welds].) The end of the iron is bent on the anvil as square bends are always made. (See description of square bends.) The end that fastens to the andiron proper is also bent square, but tapered slightly to make a nice fit. Fastening the frame to the andiron is done with a stud and bolt. The stud is screwed into the andiron and into the frame as shown by the dotted lines. A square headed bolt fastens the upper part, thus preventing any twisting out of place. The only finish given to the andirons is that left by the marking of this peen hammer. This leaves a mottled surface, which gives an old look to the finished piece.

Chain ring bolt: Ring bolt is made from a 3⁄4-in. square iron piece. This is drawn down at one end until it is 1 in. long and 1⁄2 in. round. A thread is cut on this end. Drill a hole through the centre of the square head 3⁄8 in. in diameter.

Ring

Ring bolt