Black Dog Ironworks

Hand forged Ironwork + Made in Maine

[Black Dog Ironworks @BDIronworks]

I've had to deal with this on Etsy before. Not from GW, but from Russian scammers trying to extort my business. In order for Etsy to remain protected under safe harbor, they have to remove content when notified that it violates copyright, whether the copyright claim is valid or not.

There is a way to appeal these copyright claims through a counterclaim or something like that, though exactly how I can't remember. I think you have to email Etsy legal and explain that you are not in violation of the copyright.

Once Etsy receives the counterclaim and reviews it, they can and should unblock your listings. It took a couple of weeks in my case.

Etsy isn’t supposed to act as judge. They simply receive the copyright notice, remove the listings in question, receive the counterclaim, and put the listings back. If GW still wanted to pursue their infringement claim it would have to be through the courts, not Etsy.

[Black Dog Ironworks @BDIronworks]

We've been so busy we forgot to post! For the last few months we've been prepping for the holiday season and cranking out a ton of these martini tables for our friends over at Roseland USA. They're great people doing great work and we couldn't be more proud to partner with them. Forge on!

[Black Dog Ironworks @BDIronworks]

@interesting_aIl Metalworker here. Hot rivets shrink as they cool, creating an incredibly tight connection, and they can be stronger than bolts of the same size.

[Black Dog Ironworks @BDIronworks]

@bankertobuilder Love the sidewalks that go around your house but don't connect with anyone else's. No need to leave.

[Black Dog Ironworks @BDIronworks]

@u_n_l_0_c_k_e_d Usps doesn't mess around. Knew someone who got a bunch of their "free" flat rate boxes and used them for an art project. Somehow they found out he wasn't actually shipping anything with them and told him to return them or they'd press charges.

[Black Dog Ironworks @BDIronworks]

Meme is true but there's also reasons for the inflated price. Tariffs on imported beef weren't in place in April of 2024, but now it's 25% for both Mexico and Canada. Also, mexican cattle imports were halted in May and July of 2025 because of screwworm, so, lower supply. Lastly there is generally higher demand for grilling meats in the summer months (like august) vs in spring. Lower supply + higher demand = higher price. Still, take inflation metrics with a grain of salt.

[Black Dog Ironworks @BDIronworks]

Not possible in today's regulatory environment. EPA and safety standards ultimately require the use of computers. For instance cars in the US are required to have backup cameras. That would be pretty challenging/not practical to do analog. It's just one of hundreds of features required by regulators.

[Black Dog Ironworks @BDIronworks]

Nominal essentially means "in name only". Or you can think of it as "approximate". There's a pretty messy history of pipe standardization that started in the industrial revolution and the reasoning behind the standards shifting based on the requirements of what the pipe was primarily for. You might think, why not fix it so that the named dimension actually corresponds to a dimension of the pipe, but it's a lot easier and cheaper to print a pipe chart than to retool all the steel mills.

[Black Dog Ironworks @BDIronworks]

@elonmusk Yes, now what are the second order consequences? I believe we'd do well to tread gently into this new era.

[Black Dog Ironworks @BDIronworks]

Etsy: 'Keep commerce human'
Also Etsy: We're going to use AI to change the titles on your product listings without telling you. Then we're going to us AI to police listings and if your listing is mistakenly removed by the AI it's going to take a month for a real person to respond to your email and review it. If you want to talk to support staff right away we'll make it as difficult as possible to find the link to live chat even though it does exist and we're not going to have a phone option anymore.

Anyways, we're on Etsy: https://t.co/ASnaa24lCc

[Black Dog Ironworks @BDIronworks]

@smartereveryday Excellent video! We're a decorative ironwork manufacturer in Maine working to make products that last many lifetimes. We can attest to the pain of making things in America. Even finding the tools to make our products is challenging.

[Black Dog Ironworks @BDIronworks]

Another batch of 60 custom bottle openers headed to their new home. Hand-forged with care and ready to pop some tops!
#handmadebusiness #handmade #madeinmaine #madeinmainegifts #madeinusa #blacksmith #blacksmithbusiness #smallbusiness #forged #metal #bottleopener #small #etsyshop

[Black Dog Ironworks @BDIronworks]

It's all about the brand. 🔥 Heading out today to a fantastic patron of ours! What would YOU brand with this?
#handmadebusiness #handmade #madeinmaine #madeinmainegifts #madeinusa #blacksmith #blacksmithbusiness #smallbusiness #forged #metal #brandingiron #brand #steel

[spoon @spoonmvn]

Every Bitcoiner should be manoeuvring into businesses as low down the civilization stack as possible.

I'm talking essential resources. We don't need any more podcasters guys.

We need businesses that will bulk sell timber for BTC. Metals, food crops, electricity, concrete...

[Black Dog Ironworks @BDIronworks]

Wisteria themed coat rack. 70" x 16", steel, powder coat. #handmade #wisteria #madeinmaine #blacksmith #forged #custom #metal

[Black Dog Ironworks @BDIronworks]

@Breedlove22 We've just started accepting #BTC payments in the hopes that we can change this. We want our products to be heirlooms your children fight over when you pass. "Built with Bitcoin, Made with Hands"

[Black Dog Ironworks @BDIronworks]

Made with hands. #blacksmith #custom #iron #metal #madeinmaine

[Black Dog Ironworks @BDIronworks]

"I am very happy with the craftsmanship of these curtain Tie backs. Very sturdy and well-made. Also excellent communication and customer service for shipping to a different address after I had submitted the order. Thanks so much!!! they look great." #etsyreview #etsy #etsyshop 🔥

[Black Dog Ironworks @BDIronworks]

Looking for a gift? We've got you covered! #blacksmith #madeinmaine #handmade #gifts #newtotwitter #whatamidoing #helpplease