Click on a thumbnail picture below to see the full size version. 48 Entries. Friday, February 1 View Page Had a fire at an oil rig near Roosevelt, Utah. Friday, February 1 View Page Fire was at Frontier's Rig #12. It burned off and on for about 3 days. Rig and surrounding structures were destroyed. A lot of black gold went up in smoke. We we back the next days with better camera to get more picture but they had put out the fire. Thursday, February 7 View Page Testing one of my pumpkin rings. Put the bulk container on scales and it weighted 3,680 lbs. Lifted the container to test buckles, straps and ring Thursday, February 7 View Page Pumpkin lifting ring with 6 straps, rated for 4,200 lbs each, no slipping buckle, and closing strap rated for 4,200 lbs. All straps are nylon. Thursday, February 7 View Page Testing welding and strength of ring. Chain from top of ring to lifting forklift. 2 chains from side of ring to the counterweight of another forklift. Back of forklift was lifted off the ground. No damage to ring. Thursday, February 7 View Page Testing lifting ring and straps. Used a 26" drill hole reamer weighting 5,000 lbs. Was difficult to get it balanced. Reamer was lifted a little off center of the top of the ring. Ring was distored but straps and it's sewing and buckles did not fail and whole ring and straps could be used again. Thursday, February 7 View Page Straps are approximately 6 feet 6 inches in length and can be adusted to fit any size of pumpkin. Straps are easily adjusted before lifting to fit pumpkin. Non sliping buckles allows straps to be custom fitted to any shape of pumpkin. The fork of a forklift can be inserted through the ring without a chain if space is critical. Rings will not be damaged by having a fork put through them. Friday, February 8 View Page A lonely bald eagle, our Nation's national bird. Wednesday, May 22 View Page A little buck Thursday, May 23 View Page Some picture Dori and I took this Spring just before the bucks lost their horns. Thursday, May 23 View Page This buck has a different shape of horns Thursday, May 23 View Page This buck appears to be sneaking up on something. He is just walking in the sunshine. Thursday, May 23 View Page A couple of nice bucks Thursday, May 23 View Page This buck is resting appears to be sleeping. Thursday, May 23 View Page A buck lying behind a rock Thursday, May 23 View Page Just resting and taking in the sunshine. It isn't every day when the sunshines and the wind doesn't blow in Wyoming. Thursday, May 23 View Page Resting buck and his friend comes up. Later the lower buck decieded to wake up his buddy and push him around a bit. Will submit those photos another day. Sunday, June 2 View Page Two buddys are about to start something Sunday, June 2 View Page Two bigger bucks getting ready while a smaller buck watchs. Sunday, June 2 View Page Getting ready Sunday, June 2 View Page Rough on the necks to say the least Sunday, June 2 View Page Buck on the left wins as the other buck backs off Friday, August 16 View Page Testing the welding on a 13 ring. Lifted the counter weight end of a small forklift Friday, August 16 View Page Lifting a 5,000 lb reamer with a small ring. Ring was distored but straps and buckles held. Friday, August 16 View Page Testing a 39 1/2 inch ring on a liquid filled bulk container weighting approximately 2,300 lbs. Light rings bend down then held. Bounced the container to see if the would bend more. Ring held and I will use in to lift pkns. Friday, August 16 View Page Correction on the last picture. This was a 28 ring and it held with no problem. It would hold 5,000 lbs with no problem Friday, August 16 View Page Close up of the lifting ring on the bulk container. Friday, August 16 View Page The previous picture was of the 28 inch ring. It is very strong Friday, August 16 View Page Went to Howard Supply company that tests chains and cables for the oil patch. They have a hydralic ram with computer attached that can test up to 50 tons. I took the round end of a propane tank and welded a anchor to it. This was attached to the anchor point on testing device Friday, August 16 View Page Lifting ring straps were secured to the bottom of the steel representing a pumpkin ring via the strap that closes the bottom under a pumpkin. Friday, August 16 View Page Lifting ring was attached to the end of the hydralic ramp and the slack was then up. This ring is approximately 28 inches in diameter. Pressure can be applied via the ram to device fails or testing limits are reached. A computer print out showing the results can be made. Friday, August 16 View Page Pressure being applied to test to approximately 4,000 lbs Friday, August 16 View Page Test results showing that ring, straps and buckles were tested to 4,140 lbs. No problems were encountered with this ring. Friday, August 16 View Page A 13" ring was then tested in the same manner. This ring was tested up to 5,190 lbs with no problem. It would have taken much more but figured it would be awhile before a stronger ring would be needed. This ring complete with adjustable straps and buckles is available for $150 plus shipping. Friday, August 16 View Page Straps and buckles were also tested to see if they would pass. There was no problem with the straps or buckles. Friday, August 16 View Page Have made up 2 new rings. The one on the left is 40" in diameter and is made out of heavy rings. It will be able to handle any pumpkin that will be grown in the future. The other ring is approximately 27" in diameter. It lift any pumpkin that is grown this years. The price on the larger rings 40" and 27" complete with straps etc. is $300 dollars plus shipping. I can supply rings for lifting this fall. Friday, August 16 View Page Close up of the 40 inch ring Friday, August 16 View Page Close up of the 27 inch ring Monday, September 9 View Page This my new logo for my lifting rings. If it will lift a small dinosaur then surely it will handle the biggest pumpkin out there. Tuesday, September 24 View Page This is a picture of my latest idea. It is a "Dori Sling", It is 36" long and is designed to be looped thru the top of a pkn lifting ring and then the double ends over the fork on a forklift. This elimates a chain. Tuesday, September 24 View Page This is the pull test of the Dori Sling. It was wrapped around a pin, representing the lifting ring and the the 2 en placed over the other test pin. I ran the test up to 5,012 lbs and no problems. Figured this would be adequate for the near future. Tuesday, September 24 View Page The Dori Slings are being sold for $35 plus shipping. I am offering a Season end Special. Anyone that orders a lifting ring will recieve a Dori Sling to show my thanks for your order. Wednesday, September 25 View Page This is my newest item. It is a "Dori Sling". They are 36" long and designed to be put thru top of lifting ring and then over the fork of a forklift or to a chain hoist. There are 2 Dori Slings in the picture. I have pulled tested it to 5,012 lbs which should be adequate for the new future. As a harvest time special I will include a Dori Sling free with any lifting ring that I sell. Sunday, September 29 View Page https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?v=10202073225140517&set=vb.280522871959825&type=2&theater The above link talks about my 27" ring Sunday, September 29 View Page https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?v=10202073443465975&set=vb.280522871959825&type=2&theater This video explains my newest item...Dori Sling. At UGPG weigh off over 100 pkns were weighted and all that were lifted used my rings and the Dori Sling. Dori Sling worked wonderful Sunday, September 29 View Page https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?v=10202073478546852&set=vb.280522871959825&type=2&theater More info on my lifting rings. I make a 13", a 27" and a 39" ring and the Dori Sling. Sunday, September 29 View Page https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?v=676778802334228&set=vb.280522871959825&type=2&theater This is a video of Ross Bowman's pumpkin being put on the scale using my 27" ring and the Dori Sling. Tuesday, October 15 View Page Dori and I went to Uesugi Farms and witnessed Tim break the world record. Dor is the lady taking pictures and I am the outlaw with the black hat.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbcBl35hUf0