Here are samples of some recent projects. Check back often as more projects are added frequently.
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CUSTOM BRAKE TOOL
This tool facilitates the process of bleeding the brakes on a military truck. The tool allows the user to attach a tube to the bleeder screw through the end of the special socket.
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PICTURE FRAME FOR MILITARY VEHICLE COLLECTOR
To honor and preserve memories for that special military veteran. This authentic picture frame is built around an actual dashboard gauge panel from a M35A2 (deuce-and-a-half) military truck. The actual gauges were removed from the panel to create the circular openings for your photos. The wood frame is specially constructed from oak to fit the gauge panel. A sheet of clear glass behind the gauge panel protects the photos and brings a touch of realism.
God Bless the troops!
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DOOR STOP
This handy device is used to hold a door open when doing a search inside a structure. Simply open the door, and hang the hook on the hinge. The angled section will prevent the door from closing closing completely. Throw a couple of these in your bunker pants pocket, or secure them to helmet.
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MONITOR BRACKET
A formed sheet metal bracket specially designed to mount a systems monitor in the back of an Ambulance. The angled design was incorporated to allow for optimal viewing because the unit is mounted in the right front corner.
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Individual pieces before assembly
PATRIOTIC PULL CHAIN (for ceiling light)
Precision Cut Red Oak wood was used to create a gift for a very special mother. All pieces of a particular color were individually crafted. The pieces were then painted and assembled.
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CUSTOM CEMETERY ARCH
Custom designed Ornamental Arch for cemetery entrance.
Constructed in three sections for easy bolt-together assembly on site.
Other sizes and styles available.
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NO-SCRATCH BIKE CARRIER
Protect your bicycle's paint from the scratches and scuffs caused by other carriers which clamp to the frame. This unique carrier holds one or two bicycles by cradling the tires. Securing the pedals to the center mounting post maintains the bicycles in an upright position.
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Before - Left Side
Before - Right Side
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After - Left Side
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WELDING REPAIR
Here is an example of cost-effective repair to an existing structure. This is the support frame for an emergency vehicle rear bumper. One of the steel rectangular tubing members was badly rusted, but the rest of the structure was salvageable.
Before and After photos show the rusted section replaced with a new steel rectangular tube.
The repair cost was less than 15% of the cost of a new bumper.
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UNDERGROUND HYDRANT WRENCH
This Tool allows firefighters to operate hydrant valves that are recessed below ground. It combines a sturdy custom "T"-handle with a Heavy Duty Commercial 4-Point Socket.
Developed with Improvements from an existing Fire Department Specification tool.
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AED HOLSTER
This device was developed to conveniently secure an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on Fire Service Vehicles.
The Holster tightly cradles the AED for secure retention during travel, yet allows for quick retrieval when needed.
Just load a can into the chamber, then activate the control lever to actuate a pneumatic cylinder.
A force of more than 1500 lbs reduces the can to 1/4" tall.
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HYDRANT TEST DEFLECTOR
When the fire service conducts annual fire hydrant testing, this device deflects water away from the site. This protects homeowners' property and landscaping from erosion by high pressure, large volumes of water released during hydrant testing.
This item was developed as a cost reduction effort to an existing fire department specification device. Mounts conveniently to truck hitch receiver.
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4X4 HUB LOCKING TOOL
When you install aftermarket hubcaps on your truck, it is almost impossible to reach the locking hubs.
Use this tool to easily switch between "LOCK" and "FREE"
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LEAK STOP CAP
This device is used by specially trained emergency crews to help contain hazardous material spills on certain tank trucks.
Created for Government Emergency Management Agency.
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FAMILY TREADMILL
Get the whole family to exercise together.
The Treadmill is 5 feet wide, and 10 feet long!
When the weather outside is terrible, take your dog for a walk in the comfort of indoors.
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THE "RE-CYCLE" CHAIR
A functional stool for making repairs to your bicycle, or just a great conversation piece for the cycle enthusiast.
(Created jointly with Searfoss Design)
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RACING HAIRCLIP
For the Female Race Fan
A hairclip fabricated from an actual emblem from your favorite car manufacturer.
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HOLIDAY REINDEER
A fun project just in time for Christmas. While staring at a pile of Firewood, the parts of a reindeer appeared.
