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[Gremlin]

In late January 2012 I placed an order for 93 lbs of SS16732 and it was a rush order. Jon and Bernice were on top of it the whole way. I believe I placed the order on a Thursday and to my surprise, it was delivered, all 93 lbs (and 12 extra bags which I ordered on the Friday) on Tuesday. This was with the requested tumbling of the rings as well. Awesome service, thanks folks.

Out of all those rings there was only ...... wait for it ........ 6 duds!!!! This was in approx 120,000 rings. All rings were shiny and bright - no dull grey like stainless steel can be at times either.

The Fort Garry Horse, a military unit here in Winnipeg, is celebrating their 100th anniversary and these rings were ordered to make 85 sets of epaulettes for the members dress uniforms. Total number of rings used was 111,860 rings. The order was started near the end of January and I just finished it yesterday. One of the things that helped in completing this project were the pliers Bernice suggested. These are the Modified Knipex 2001160 Plier (KX200-MOD). Absolutely amazing. Easy to use and makes mailling soooo easy.....

Anyway, here are some pictures.

42 sets of the 85 sets of epauletts


Closeup (sorta) of one set


Full order packed for delivery by me

[PlutoniumX]

That's awesome!

What else is awesome is that you must be able to crush mere mortals with your mighty hands. lol

[Bernice Daniels]

Very cool project. Glad it worked out well for you. I'd love to see an epaulette on the uniform when its done.

[Gremlin]

I have requested some pictures from them and will post them when I'm able to.

[Brimley's Mom]

Wow! Just wow! My hands hurt and I've only been working with aluminum. You are to be commended.

[Gremlin]

Finally got a picture of them that I can upload.

[Brimley's Mom]

They look wonderful. How did they keep them so perfectly in place? What fastening method was used?

[Gremlin]

Thank you.  How they kept them in place was not my problem but I believe they use a series of 6 hooks.