Blacksmithmade.com
    Stuart Willis became interested in blacksmithing in 1986.He began by making a
    crude forge out of an old truck brake drum and used a hairdryer for a blower.
    After many trials and errors of trying to learn about forging iron he almost gave
    up. In 1989 Stuart found an organization called ABANA. Artist-Blacksmith
    Association of North America.
    As fate would have it there was a chapter close by his home.
           He attended a meeting along with his brother, Ray. That is when their
    passion began  for learning and doing something they both came to enjoy. They
    started making iron items ranging from candle holders, camping tools, pot racks,  
    primitive hardware, knives, tomahawks to sculptures and demonstrating for State
    Parks around their home.
            Working as the Smitty's at Kings Mountain State Park Living History Farm
    and Walnut Grove Plantation only fueled their fire and gave them experience of
    working in front of crowds of people. They also became available to demonstrate
    at local art shows and festivals.
              After years of hammering and gaining knowledge of almost a lost art
    through the ABANA groups they have developed their own unique styles.
              Tomahawks and knives became a favorite of the Willis brothers and much
    in demand from the re-enactors, collectors, mountain men and sportsmen they
    have turned their attention to producing quality period correct pieces of the 18th
    and 19th century,along with their own unique designs using the same methods
    of years gone by.
               Thanks for visiting our site. Hope to hear from you soon!
                                                                          
                                                                                                 Ray H Willis
                                                                                                  Stuart G Willis
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