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vertical rim lock | cut sheet

Here is our cut sheet for a vertical rim lock that can be surface mounted to either the interior or exterior

screw head styles | terminology

As you may already know, there are many different types and styles of screws utilized throughout a wide variety of hardware

www.wilmettefeed.com

We have a new website that features photos real time of our work in Wilmette. www.wilmettefeed.com is a totally image based

victorian hinge

This reproduction victorian hinge is stunning – we are still patting ourselves on the back over this one.  The casting was

Project Management

We will be providing private access for some of our clients see proofs, pictures, and check job status. If your name

details about wood screws for hinges

The captioned dark screw is an original #11 hinge screw with a slotted head. The screw on the left is a

secret source

This photo was seen in This Old House Magazine listing Al Bar Wilmette Platers as a secret source for hardware finishing

Hardware Molds

These are some molds we have for our lost wax casting process. These molds must be kept in a climate controlled

hardware shot

This is and example of some of the hardware on display in our showroom. It is always interesting to see the

prototype hardware custom flush pulls

The original pull dates to 1890 and was made by Yale & Towne a premier hardware manufacturer back ‘in the day.’

Cremone Hardware Restoration

These cremone bolts were restored on a local home in a polished brass finish. This type of hardware often was disposed