Community Project @ Country Fab

Gate Straightening for Hill's Church

Install Photos First

Workshop Photos Below

April / May 2026

New PAABA Signs donated by Nathan Osterling

 

Ray Kipp and Rob Hagins ready the gate

 

Bob Pickens looks over the pillar for installation

 

Rob Hagins ... 'Pretty sure this is where it goes...'

 

Lined up with the front door

Install Day at Hills Church

 

Bob Pickens tips his hat to a job well done!

 

 

 

Workshop Photos

 

The 'Before' ...

Randy Palluch comfortable with South Bend Lathe

 

Dave Simmons and Terry Tennant cut replacement channel

 

Dave Simmons cleaning up channel ends

Frank Mirth, Terry Tennant, and Bob Pickens  decide what stays, and what goes!

Maybe a little heat will help! 

 

Maybe more clamps and tools will do the trick!

 

John Steel and Dave Simmons try out the new guide on the punch press for channel

 

Frank Mirth decides a bigger hammer is what is needed!

 

As a retired machinist, Randy hasn't lost his touch! 

 

That's Better!!!

More to come!!!

 

Photo Credits:  Chris Holt

See you soon at an upcoming event!

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