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$1,500

We make one of these benches each year for auction at the local TU benefit. Usually crafted from local and historical reclaimed materials, this years bench was put together from a set of Studebaker Bros. wagon springs (we found the axle cap) and wagon tire iron retrieved from the Big Blackfoot river and 120 year old sunken timbers salvaged from the same location on the Blackfoot's banks in Bonner, MT at the site of the Bonner dam. The beams in the photos are two 16" x 16" x18' monsters that were ganged together with 5 wrought iron bolts still showing the forge welds on the bolt heads. The beams were in the log pool in the river and were anchor points for dividing logs by species and size before they were fed through the mill. Photos of the beams as they were removed from the river and after the iron was removed, ends removed and they were finally separated after 120 years.

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Darin Wicks

Darin Wicks

Hellgate Forge

Missoula, MT
Member since: 2013
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working with iron, copper, steel, bronze, and stainless steel, among others to create unique lighting, furniture and architectural works.

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    • JA

      Jason Amell

      For looking for a log stamping Hammer
      5.0

      Hellgate is GREAT! They kept me up to date on each and every step of the process. This hammer looks exactly as I had imagined it. The handle is perfect length to get a good swing at the log and imprint the company's logo. I will suggest friends take a look at this company for any products they need created. Thank you again for the great work!

    • Heidi MichaelHM

      Heidi Michael

      For Branch Railing
      5.0

      Darin was amazing to work with - so nice and accommodating and easy to communicate with. The branch railing he made for our staircase is gorgeous and a work of art. We couldn’t be happier and highly recommend Darin and Hellgate Forge.

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      Bret Duncan

      For Forged metal pieces Project
      5.0

      I will definitely be having Hellgate forge do work for me again!
      Darin produced exactly what I wanted in a very short time frame I wish I could say the same for the postal service!
      Thank you
      Bret Duncan
      Sawdust N Steel

    • mike salgueroMS

      mike salguero

      For mike's Custom Door Knocker, CM Sourced, Bulk Order
      5.0

      As CEO of CustomMade, I am really impressed with the final product here.. Maker delivered these ahead of schedule, worked with me on coming up with a great design, and we are now talking about more bulk orders.. !

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      Christopher Maiden

      For Christopher's Pendant
      5.0

      My experience with Darin of Hellgate Forge was exceptionally professional. He was very accommodating to my request and did not mind adjusting the fine details for a price more than fair. I strongly recommend him for any similar projects requiring a skilled blacksmith.

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