Monthly Archives: January 2010

More Saloons

I am working on a 3rd “Cowboys” location up in Lino Lakes off of Lake Drive.  This one is Called Cowboys Saloon. The design is all complete, and the place is coming together great. Here is one of the large … Continue reading

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A few more Saloon Signs

The place is about done. It should be opening before Feb 1, if all goes well. I have a few more interior things to finish up. Here are a few photos from today.

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Biggest sign yet.

This one was huge!  6′ wide and 8″ high. It had to be built in 2 parts for install and they don’t have sheet metal that size.  I have to age it yet and add the skull, but the rest … Continue reading

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And the city burns.

Here is one of the complete shots from Gallop. Pretty sweet! I can’t wait to see the others, they just keep getting better.

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Somethings gotta hold up Lee’s Pants

Might as well be this kick-ass belt buckle.  I hammered it out on the anvil, then added his flying duck logo to it with the welder, some gun bluing and clear coat and its all ready to rock.

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MAD MATT comes to life!

Well now the fun begins! So I got to Gallops, we made a few changes to the suit and the transformation began. You would think that ATG would hurt, but not after you shave your head and there is no … Continue reading

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Signs are starting to go up.

For the last 3 months I have been working on the design of the new Cowboy Jacks in Bloomington, MN. We are now in full rush production mode to get everything done and built for the open in early Feb. … Continue reading

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Making new windows look old

It’s not that tough, some distressing, stain, paint, and window fog.  I have 12 more to go for the new cowboys in bloomington.

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Some crazy sorta suit for who knows what…

So I started building this suit, or parts of a suit for a upcoming photo-shoot with Jim Gallop.  I am not really sure what we will be doing with it, so I am making it versatile for what ever madness … Continue reading

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