About us

Your unique, one stop shop for Blacksmithing, Foundry Equipment, Tinsmiths, Farrier, Metal Working Machines and Fabrications supplies.

From its beginnings as the Hope Works Company over a century ago and now under the banner of Vaughans (Hope Works ) Lye, it has developed into one of the industry’s leading suppliers

This website is produced and revised regularly to provide the widest range of choice in up to date and traditional Foundry Equipment, Foundry Ladles, Blacksmiths’ and Tinsmiths’ Tools at competitive prices. We manufacture ladles in a variety of materials to suit the individual requirements of each customer.

If you can not find what you require, Vaughans sales staff are always on hand to give advice.