Fourth in The Tasmanians project is Taig Simms. Taig is an Industrial Blacksmith whose business Wellington Steelworks is based in a small workshop on the waterfront in Battery Point, Hobart.
Taig hand makes a range of knives and hand tools, and he also takes on commissions for architectural details like balustrades, furniture, door handles and just about anything he and his clients can dream up.
Check out Taig’s insights on learning his craft, building his business and design and working with steel below.