unique trout key chain

[Russ K]

A fun way to use up the areas left between larger cuts. Every year people ask if we have done more trouser trouts. I grind brite and clearcoat or heat treat and clearcoat. As an added benefit, the two lower rear fins will pop a beer cap. Very important!...............Russ K.

[Zippo]

cute ideal, thanks for sharing

[corgster]

those are really nice thanks for the share

[Charlene]

Cute! Thanks.

[hdfaster]

Nice, Thank you.

[acm329]

Thanks for the file. A great way to use up small left over space.

[jonn3y]

cool file!

[Kentuckyfarmer]

I ve got to ask, How did you letter them?
Mike

[Russ K]

I used a cheap stamp die set from Harbor Freight. Hard to get the letters straight though. You can either get a single stamp made or make a jig. I really thought I was in trouble when a rather prim looking older Lady took one look in the basket where all the key chains were, let out a shriek, and ran to her dignified but very large husband. I thought ,Wonderful, now I have offended her and her husband will come pound me! They both came back and he pulled out his wallet and bought a dozen for his fishing buddies..............Russ K.

[Kentuckyfarmer]

Thanks Russ, I thought it was stamped, but you never know till you ask.
Thanks for the file.
Mike

[echosierra3]

How thick are they?

[Russ K]

These particular ones were 11Gage..........Russ K.

[SCHIDTHEAD]

Friggin COOL!

[Bobcat320]

Awesome!!

[steel 35]

One trout coming up! Thanks

[Bobcat320]

Used up some scrap last night and cut a few of these, cut perfect and neat use of the scrap.
Thanks again for sharing!

[Russ K]

I had forgotten about this post. You can also use several different sizes and levels of detail to make a Fish Wreath. Very popular during the holidays.........RK

[Bobcat320]

Us newbies digging around in here looking for ideas, knowledge, information and trying to learn find the "old" stuff pretty interesting!
Thanks to you guys and gals that have been doing this awhile and sharing your knowledge we have something to start from as well bring some of the old shares back to life!
Neat idea on the wreath!
Thanks again!
Carl

[Francisco]

Thanks!