Update on pans

Sorry for no updates lately. I've been working 10-14 hour days between the shop and answering emails, shipping...etc. Yesterday I had a crew come and help in the shop. We made some serious progress. I'm just about caught up to a week ago. Its going to be a long week, as I'm working my regular job during the day and will be working late each night to keep the pace going.  Here are a few attempts at pictures in the photo shop. The back drops still need to be ironed so don't pay attention to that.

Wednesday progress...boring I know

I've been putting in some 10+ hour days trying to catch up on my week off. Yes, I am taking notes for next season. I will be more prepared.  I didn't take any pictures yesterday, but have a few from today. My helper was here today, so I got to weld ALL day. These pans are done, just need to be polished, prepped and packed.

Monday's progress

Well I opted for the later starting time but got a solid 10 hours in the shop today. My helper didn't come in today, so I spent some time shipping out 3 pans. I made good progress today,and ignored all emails until I was finished for the day. Here's some progress pics. I cant wait to unwrap a fully finished pan for some better pics.

They still need to be wiped down before shipment, but are ready to go.

Stack of 2x2's

2 of the 2x3's that I worked on today

Planning for this coming week

I'm making my plans for this week, and it looks very busy. I'm debating on either getting up at 4 a.m. and starting early or staying in the shop until 9 p.m. tomorrow. I'll let you know how that works out. I've been receiving quite a few orders and I assure you I will do all that is in my power to get these pans to you before the season starts.

On a seperate topic, I am going to Romania in June with our church to help build a dormatory/dining hall for their Bible institute in Timisora. It will be from June 4-12 and am really looking forward to going. I thank the Lord for using this business as a means to pay for the trip($1200),and Lord willing to help support another's trip.

I will post progress pictures of tomorrows progress in the evening.

Saturday in the shop

I got my new stainless in on Thursday. I sheared 28 pans worth of steel yesterday, and formed them all today. Talk about a long day. I couldnt help myself, so I had to tack one up. Then I decided I had to at least weld one side so I can see what the final product will look like. It looks great!! I'm really happy with how it turned out, it was worth it to me. I really have to be careful now, not to scratch anything on the inside, since both sides are polished. Here are some pics. I just have the two sides welded, the bottom is just tacked now.

New Stainless is in!!

Today I picked up my shipment of stainless sheetmetal. I'm using the 2ba finish now, which looks a lot nicer. Here's a couple sample pics of the finish. I will have one welded up tomorrow and post more pics. I'm  really looking forward to bumping up the look of my pans.  I also will be carrying stainless ball valves for the 1/2" draw offs. They will be $25, and can be added to any purchase for no additional shipping.

Wednesday 1/13/2010

Sorry for no posts lastely. I've been up to my gills in work. A friend of mine,Luke, has been helping out a bit polising and shipping prep. I'm looking forward to next week(lay off week), so I can see my family some more. Its been some long days, and longer nights, but I've finished some big project pans, and am moving on. Orders and emails have been steadily coming in,and I'm trying to keep up with them. I'm thankful for a very understanding wife, and will make sure to treat her ,and the kids, when the season is over. I will try to post some pictures tomorrow. Stay tuned.....  4:45 a.m. comes quick so I'll post more progress tomorrow.