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| Elledge |
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I want to say thanks for making my cannon carriage. Your willingness to listen to the customer, and include me in the project, made it a pleasure to work with you on the project. I learned that the complexity of making a naval carriage is quite deceiving in it's simple appearance. Your attention to detail and precision in cuts and fitments in both the woodwork and metalwork are second to none. The stain and finish are very simply, flawless. My family and I will enjoy looking at the cannon and carriage in our home for many years to come. Thanks again MH - Houston, TX., 2019 |
OK soooo the tube arrived today as promised, thank you. I told my wife I wasn't sure I could get the thing open. To which she replied: " If you can't get it open you don't deserve whats in side."- lol- However we have a problem. My crappy cannnon isn't good enough for the lovely rods you made. SO very very nice and a perfect fit. I would love to give you a review if you are listed online anywhere please let me know. Also, the cannons are not quite finished, the second barrel is at the plating shop in the nickeling tank. The first one however is almost finished, lacking only an elevation screw and reinforced bracing around the trunion clamps. I will send you a picture / pictures as they progress and let you know how the first firing of "The Twins" goes. I will keep you in my email for replacment parts, extra socks, and any future work I may need. Please tell your lovely assistant I said thank you. The craftmanship is exceptional and the quality top notch. Can't thank you enough. reguards and merry xmas. RL - Apopka FL.- 2015 |
I hired Michael Elledge to build a naval- style gun carriage for my antique bronze cannon. I selected Michael for this work because of his exceptional wood and metalworking skills, reputation for historical accuracy, and attention to detail. Yes, I could have found someone else to construct a cheaper, less robust carriage. I knew; however, that it would be a mistake to mount my valuable antique cannon on a poorly- made platform. I trusted Michael and was confident that his craftsmanship would add value to my investment. I made the right decision. Throughout the building process, he stayed in close contact with me. He eagerly sought my ideas and incorporated many of my recommendations. This collaboration resulted in exactly what I wanted: A strong and historically accurate gun carriage that appears to have been made by a skilled artisan 150 years ago. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome! SS - Bowie, MD, July 2013 |
Hi Michael! Great to hear from you and hope you are doing well. The exhibit has proven to be very popular (no surprise) and elicits much praise from everyone who sees it. Unfortunately, I think that is pretty much it for our foray into 19th Century naval subject matter. :-( I am always happy to recommend you to any other museums that are moving on similar themes. JH - Texas Miliary Forces Museum - Austin, TX - 2014 |
We were looking for a carriage for our Insurance Cannon . I found Michael Elledge online and described the project . He took the ball and ran with it . From the beginning to the end, customer service was excellent (even better, he and his lovely assistant seemed like folks you would want to know) . Michael understood what we wanted and created a carriage which was beyond what we imagined . We are ecstatic . Money well spent , thanks Michael ! BH - Hidden Valley Lake, CA.- 2013 |
Recently I received one of your custom made carriages with a Michael Brooks barrel mounted on it. I can't describe how overjoyed I was when I opened the box, and saw the craftsmanship of your carriage!! You and Michael Brooks complement each others work! Michaels barrel mounted on your carriage is an unparalleled work of art, that will bring me joy for many years! I look forward to doing business with you again. With Many Thanks, Frank - in New York - 2013 |
