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We spend some time in Mexico and I did a survey of decorative ironwork on
Isla Mujeres, the "Women's Island" which is a few miles off shore from
Cancun, Mexico. This page shows how widely the work varies, in age,
style, attention to detail, etc.

http://www.spaco.org/Blacksmithing/P...esIronWork.htm

There isn't nearly as much Spanish influence in this part of Mexico as
there is in other parts. The local people tell us that they want to
showcase their Mayan roots. They are still pretty unhappy with the
Spanish, they say. That, I guess, is why you don't see much genuine
16th-18th century ironwork around. I think the oldest Christian church on
Cozumel is from the 1800's, for example.

Pete Stanaitis

Is this work solid stock or tubing?

If it is solid stock, it's average with a couple of pieces better than that.
If it is tubing, it's something anyone with a minimal amount of experience
could do. From all the work I saw down there, MIG hasn't reached Mexico
yet.

Steve