In the thick of what he describes as an “apocalyptic industrial wasteland” sits Jonathan Rummel’s blacksmithery, where the Andover native pounds out not just a living but a lifestyle. The craftsman refers to himself as an architectural metal worker, and, for the last 10-plus years, he has honed his skills, becoming something of a Renaissance man.
At 38, Rummel—owner of North Andover–based Hand Forged Works—has experience as a carpenter and a builder in addition to his metalwork. He is also a designer, photographer, drummer, and competitive mountain biker. “I do a lot
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