About Crazyhouse Fabrications
Love from your Local Blacksmiths
Mission
To collaboratively forge high-quality tools and crafts.
Vision
To continuously learn and share our skills in new and traditional ways.
Values
Our Team
Andrew Wilton
Captain of the CraziesAndy is our noble leader at Crazyhouse Fabrications. He discovered his passion forging at a young age and formed a vision of a business that not only sustains itself on reusable materials and blacksmithing sales, but also introduces others to the trade and shows them the value of these age-old skills.
Favourite historical weapon: The Rapier
Alexander Thompson
Power HammerAlex is a highly skilled blacksmith with a seemingly endless drive to forge. If you hear the ting of metalwork in central Chatham, it’s probably Alex hammering a knife for someone. No job is too big or small—from bladesmithing to babysitting (he’s an awesome uncle, too.)
Favourite historical weapon: The Zweihänder (Great Sword)
Rachel Wilton
Chief AdminsmithIn addition to her interests fabricating trinkets and chain mail, Rachel manages most of the administrative side of the business, including accounting, arranging events, and grant applications. Locals may also recognize her from her other awesome workplace—Turns & Tales Bookstore and Board Game Cafe.
Favourite historical weapon: The Long Bow
Amber Dilabbio
Marketing TechnomageIf you’re wondering how a bunch of blacksmiths built this super cool website, and who’s that giggling behind the camera in our videos, look no further. Amber is a big fan of the forge, but she gravitates more towards the digital; her aim is to reach people in less traditional ways and bring more accessibility to the trade.
Favourite historical weapon: The Sickle
Tir
(very) Junior ApprenticeTir is more of a team mascot than an actual blacksmith, but we are rooting for him to join our ranks when he’s ready. His main priority at the moment is getting through kindergarten/early grade school and learning not to go near us when we’re hammering sharp weapons at high temperatures.
Favourite historical weapon: The Green Sword (“like from Power Rangers”)
the rest of us
Anonymous Blacksmiths, General Labourers. Newbies, Collaborators, and Safety CommiesNot everyone wants their name on the website (no matter how much we want to single them out for their fantastic contributions). So this is just a blanket appreciation note to every person who contributes to Crazyhouse Fabrications. That includes you, whoever you are, taking the time to read about us. You’re one of us, too.
One of us…. One of us….
Professional.
Approachable.
Dependable.
We are always at least the second two.
Supporting Our Community
Publicly endorsing and giving back to the community is a top priority for us. Here are just a few of the groups we want to support as we grow.
