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Once you close your front door, you should feel completely safe and comfortable in your home. However, one issue that can affect homeowners and renters alike, and one that many people do not take enough steps to prevent, is burglary. Sadly, many criminals target the homes of those who do not take precautions and where…

Here at Abbey Gates, we know how a set of professional gates can really make a difference to a business or home. We specialise in top quality gates, and with our professional team and years of experience, we can promise customers a first-class service every time. A set of gates can make a huge impact…

Blacksmithing or film enthusiasts, have you see our latest Facebook post about how Thor’s Hammer, Mjölnir was made? If you haven’t make sure to watch this fantastic video starring Tony Swatton, film prop blacksmith.  Every Monday, master sword-smith Tony Swatton forges your favorite weapons from video games, movies, and television. This video, he tackles Mjölnir, Thor’s…

Japanese Style Gates Japanese iron gates are very simple, but attention to detail and intricacy has to be incorporated into the design and manufacture. For the gates paint coating, neutral palettes such as black, white and grey are common, as well as the use of natural color schemes such as greens or browns. Japan’s style…

A beautiful set of expertly crafted iron gates not only gives a great first impression, but has many other advantages as well. If you are wondering whether to purchase a wooden, plastic or iron gate, read below to find out how iron gates are a better purchase. Iron is a tough metal and is much…

If two pieces of metal touch each other in space, they become permanently stuck!Unlike in space, our atmosphere creates a very thin layer of oxidized metal on every surface, this creates a barrier preventing two different pieces of metal becoming one. In space however, because this layer cannot be created, when the atoms of the…

Having a driveway gate installed is a perfect way to give a great first impression and can also increase your security and privacy. However, installing a driveway gate yourself is not something that should be attempted by anyone but a professional. When you are considering the purchase of a new driveway gate, you will need…

Taking your metal detector on a plane So you want to take your hobby abroad? Good choice! There is nothing better than enjoying a holiday and not leaving your favorite hobby behind. Metal detecting is an exciting hobby and is even more so in a new location (with better weather hopefully), that’s why it’s important…

In Scotland during the 18th and 19th century, cast iron was a popular material used in the architectural industry. Due to the technological advancements that occurred in that time period, cast iron was not only being used in the  building of everyday structures using iron beams, pillars and columns, but also for the manufacturing of…

The word ‘ductility’ means a sold material’s ability to change under tensile stress. Tensile stress is the pulling force applied by a similar solid object on another object. Malleability of metal is a similar term used to describe a materials ability to change under ‘compressive’ stress, for instance, the reshaping of metal into sheets by…