Monday, September 28, 2009

Grinder,... Anyone?

So recently I was in Raymond for a photoshoot at Iverson Machine Products. This shop has been run for the last 35 years by an incredible individual named Dana, and let me tell you that this place was amazing!

Dana had been getting ready to launch a website for a while and needed some images to help tell the story of what he does day to day. It was incredible to watch!

Basically, Dana does general metal machining and automotive machine work as well. If a company needs a hunk of raw metal turned into a functional part, they call him. Or, somebody needs some custom brackets built for their hotrod - they call him. Basically, he can take a block of metal, and using his bare hands and some impressive machinery he turns it into something meaningful! He's like a metal magician!

I admitted to him that the only machine work I'd ever seen done was in huge robotic factories that I saw on the history channel. After hanging out with Dana for the day, I got to see how a real person puts inventive thought, technical skill, and laser-beam accuracy to work in order to turn out a part. ...Plus, I got to check out some VERY impressive cars that he's built and customized!









Have a look at his newly launched website: http://www.iversonmachine.com/ ! ...and if you're looking for something in a catalog that you just can't find, call Dana - chances are he can make it for you! I'm telling you - go check it out!