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Big Blackfoot Rocker #1

$3,800
Chairs & Ottomans
Rocking Chairs

Salvaged and reclaimed from the Big Blackfoot River in western Montana, wagon tire iron is reforged into a rocker frame and reclaimed Ponderosa pine timbers from the Bonner dam is used for the back rest and seat. The dam was laid in 1889 to provide power for the Big Blackfoot Milling Co's sawmill, a flour mill and a holding log pool for logs sent afloat by loggers miles upstream.

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Darin Wicks

Darin Wicks

Hellgate Forge

Missoula, MT
Member since: 2013
5.0
12 Maker Reviews

  • Long-time member

    A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.

  • Fast shipper

    Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.

  • Great service

    This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.

working with iron, copper, steel, bronze, and stainless steel, among others to create unique lighting, furniture and architectural works.

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      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

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      Lori Ray

      For Fireplace Poker
      5.0

      I was absolutely blown away with the finished product I received from Hellgate Forge! Darin Wicks was quick to respond to my custom fireplace poker request, easy to communicate with and I'm thrilled with his craftsmanship! I'm so excited to surprise my husband with this awesome poker for Christmas!

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      Mandy Burns

      For Display cases and tables for a clothing store
      5.0

      We knew we needed one of kind display cabinets for our retail location. When we stumbled upon the Custom Made web site and started to browse through the artists and craftsmen we knew instantly that we wanted steel cabinets from Hellgate Forge. We contacted Darin through the site and he immediately got back to us to start the design process. It was really a very exciting process to have an idea, share with Hellgate Forge and watch it come to life. When our custom handmade display cabinets arrived they were better than we imagined. Upon instillation people immediately started commenting on the displays. They perfectly complement our one of kind space, serve a purpose as well as stand-alone as a piece of artwork. Hellgate Forge stayed in contact with us through the entire project and accommodated our very short time frame. Our display cabinets were well worth the investment and we could not be happier with the service and product we received from Hellgate Forge. Thanks Guys!!

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