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Brant & Cochran makes heirloom quality, Maine wedge pattern axes by hand in its South Portland, Maine shop, educates people on proper axe use and care, and curates the history of axe making in Maine. Founded in 2015, it sold its first Maine wedge pattern axe, The Allagash Cruiser, in 2018, followed by the Dirigo Belt Axe in 2019 and the Forester's Friend in 2021. It also restores vintage axes.

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Channel Islands Coatings (CIC) is an industrial coatings company based in Ventura, California, founded in 2025 to serve Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles County. It delivers precision surface finishing, protective coatings, and technical engraving for manufacturers, defense contractors, and industrial clients, as well as custom coating and surface-prep services for the public. The team has experience in the automotive, construction, aviation, and oil industry sectors.

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CALL: (406) 892 - 3077 Menu Our CapabilitiesPrecision product manufacturing across a wide spectrum. We strive to deliver customer parts on size, on time, and on budget. CNC Lathe & MillHigh production CNC lathe work, 3, 4, & 5 axis CNC milling capabilities and 5 axis lathe capabilities. Wire EDMLarge Capacity 5 axis Swiss wire EDM services Welding & FabricationOur talented staff offers MIG, TIG & Stick welding and can also weld aluminum & exotic materials. PrototypingAll aspects of product and process development to provide a first article proof of concept. We can assist in material selection, metalurgical processes, and machining processes. 3D Solid ModelingDevelopment of three-dimensional part models, as well as the application of CAM software to program and machine your product. Contract Manufacturing / Production Manufacturing / General Purpose MachiningBig jobs, small jobs and.

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