October 30, 201114 yr I just completed the biggest single order that I have taken on in my shop. Normally, folks order a couple of things at a time. Well this order consisted of a double set of camp gear for two guys that are brothers. Here are some pix of what I made for them. 2 Serving forks, 2 Ladles, 2 Spatulas 2 Steak turners, 2 squirrel/chicken cookers 2 fire grates each with 4 stick in the ground legs 2 tent stake pullers, 4 teepee pole lantern holders/hooks, 8 4" S-hooks 40 18" tent stakes, 2 3pc fire iron sets(Can be set up as tripods) Total order came to almost $550.00. As I said, the largest single order for me, to date. Not too bad for a hobby. I'm gonna suggest a couple of more items, like fire pokers and wash basin stands. :)
November 2, 201114 yr Nice work Curly george ,did you use a swage block for the laddles ?as they are very neat thanks for the pictures
November 2, 201114 yr Man George, you've been busy! Nice work. They all look very consistent and neat. I'm sure your customers will be highly pleased. Good job. -Derek
November 2, 201114 yr Author Thanks Derek. Bush Bugger, I made my own ladle swage out of an end cap that gets welded onto the end of 3" black pipe. Just welded it to a piece of angle iron and clamp it in the vice. Works great. I also made a serving spoon swage that I cut out of the heel of a 3" black elbow and welded it to a piece of angle, also. :)
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