What Shop?

Raymond Richard

Raymond Richard

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The fire trucks just left. A stupid mistake and my shop and barn are gone. Luckly the house is fine. Kind of beside myself at this time. Be carefull! You wouldn't believe how fast a fire goes when its hot.......
 
O No Ray, I'm really sorry to hear this. I'm sure glad your home wasn't damaged. I'm thinking of you.

Bill
 
Here's whats left. My anvils look like there in good shape. I really don't think I have a hammer with a handle. There's my brand new forging press...
 

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Jesus Ray! What in the world happened? :eek:

I am SO SO SORRY to hear about this Ray.

I wouldn't wish this on my enemies... let alone friends.

Thank goodness you, the family, and house are okay.

Will be pray'n for you Ray! :)

-Nick-
 
:( :eek:
Glad everybody is alright. Really sorry to see this happen...must be devastating.
Prayers going up that your back in business soon. Let us know if there's anything we can do.
 
Raymond, Im sorry to hear of the bad news. Were You working in the shop at the time? Thank God You wernt hurt.
 
Ray my prayers are with you. I'm so sorry you've had such misfortune but I'm thankful no one was harmed. How can we help?

Anyone care to jump in and help Ray replace some of his stuff? Maybe there's a local builder's supply we can send credits to or something.
 
I was in the shop working on a new quench tank. I had the shop door open and I was using a angle grinder. I just wasn't paying attention. The sparks from the grinder ignited the hay a good 12 feet away. I was grinding away and noticed the air getting extrely hot and looked up. I grabbed my quench bucket and threw it on the fire but it was to little to late. As I'm writting this I just remembered the fire extingwisher was right by the door. I had my riding lawn mower next to the hay and pushed it out of the way and moved my truck that was right next to the shop. Even at 50' my truck had heat damage. Monday I'll get hold of the insurace company and see what they are going to cover. I've got a feeling my shop tools won't be covered. I'll just have to wait and see what happens. I've never experieced a fire like this. What an eye openner......
 
HOLY COW!!!!!~!!!

Heck Ray that is terriable.You were so proud of the new part of the shop and press,what went wrong?

What can I do to help?

I bet Clinton stayed away from the fire..

Glad to hear that the house and family didnt get hurt,How about you?are you alright?I know you didnt just set back and watch..I bet you was trying to get in and save anything you could..

I will call tomorow (or should I say tonight)
Bruce
 
thats horible, sorry for your loss,that photo of the claiborne press standing alone will have many of us checking our insurance coverage monday morning
hope your policy is better than you think it is bb
 
Jeez! That just put my stomack into knots!!

I'm so sorry to see something like this happen to such a nice guy and talented maker. I hope you can salvage something out of that mess.

I'm glad the house didn't go too!!
 
Wow, just wow.

I can't even tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Like everyone else said, at least the family and home are ok, but still.

Prayers are with you Ray, try and keep your chin up

Jon
 
Ray...I am so sorry this happened to you...I can't even imagine the loss.....

If you need anything to get back on your feet and if we can help...let us know.

Greg
 
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