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Jun 4, 2011 -
Jul 8, 2011
- First created · 1 backed
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- Website: boroughfurnace.com
Pledge $10 or more
18 backers
Access to project updates, a shout out on our website + Borough Furnace's secret cornbread recipe on a personal thank you card.
Pledge $30 or more
96 backers
Above + a hand cast iron bottle opener. (please add $10 for international shipments)
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11 backers
All of the above + a second bottle opener! (please add $10 for international shipments)
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25 backers
All of the above + an individually numbered hand cast iron 9" Frying Skillet. (please add $35 for international shipments)
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34 backers Limited (6 of 40 left)
All of the above + our 12" Braising Skillet (individually numbered and hand cast) - the full set! ***For the first 40 donors at this level we will also include our new trivet with your set. (please add $50 for international shipments - sorry!)
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1 backer
All of the above + our 12" Braising Skillet (individually numbered and hand cast)- the full set! (please add $50 for international shipments)
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3 backers
All of the above + your name engraved on our new furnace, an invitation to a BBQ/ Iron Pour in upstate New York, and a special "thank you" iron ingot. (please add $50 for international shipments)
Creator Matthew Aichele on April 1
Hi guys, it looks like some of the skillets have already shipped. Can we get an update on how many have gone out / how many left to go? Thanks!
Creator Larry Mackinson on October 25, 2012
Still dreaming of my cool cast iron skillet. Any progress reports?
Creator Devin Montgomery on July 18, 2012
Just popped the first beer with my bottle opener. It's awesome. Substantial, immaculately finished, and well seasoned. American Iron. I love it!
Creator Borough Furnace on June 21, 2012
Hey gang, the last of the openers are being seasoned and shipped as we speak. So, if you haven't received yours, you will be receiving it shortly (international backers, we're trying to figure out some tariff stuff). Andrew, I just checked and that is certainly an option. We will start doing that for the rest of the shipments (for those that provided an email address).
Creator Andrew Peters on June 21, 2012
Similar question for me. Will you be sending out a shipment notice so that I know when to expect anything?
Creator Andrew Peters on June 21, 2012
Similar question for me. Will you be sending out a shipment notice so that I know when to expect anything?
Creator Ashley Martens on June 14, 2012
Checking in on things, since I too have not received anything yet.
Creator Borough Furnace on June 1, 2012
Hey there backers! Nothing to exciting to report at the moment. We're just getting all of the openers out as fast as we can make them. Everyone, should have theirs soon!
Creator Borough Furnace on May 17, 2012
Hey Elena, we're working on the last of them this week and next. We're about half-way through with openers. Yours have not shipped yet, but you'll have them by next week. Most of them have already been poured and just need to be finished and seasoned. You should have received the thank you card/ recipe months ago. I will email you to double check the address we have for you.
Creator Elena Cannata on May 16, 2012
Hi John & Jason, Just checking in regarding bottle openers. I just want to make sure that it hasn't been lost in the mail. Will the cornbread recipe come at the same time?
Creator Borough Furnace on April 23, 2012
Hi Matthew, John was in NYC a few weeks ago and set up a spot for some people to pick theirs up. I did the same in Nashville. After that, we've been going down the spreadsheet of backers as we finish them. There isn't a particular level getting them. Just as they appear on the survey responses we got. We should have them all out soon. I think we're about halfway through.
Creator Matthew Aichele on April 23, 2012
Hi guys, I gathered from Twitter that some people have already received bottle openers. How did you decide which backing level would get them first? I have not yet received mine.
Creator Borough Furnace on April 9, 2012
Well, we're waiting on a replacement part for the muler that should be in this week before we start on the Skillets. Until then, we're working on bottle openers and prepping the skillet hardware. If that part arrives on time, we should be testing the skillet patterns before the weekend.
Creator Kay & Wendell Norman on March 28, 2012
I just wanted to tell you both that your Tennessee fan club is really proud of you! I know some backers are discouraged, but we know how hard you've been working and about the obstacles that keep popping up unexpectedly. You've never given up or slowed down and we are absolutely sure that you will reach your goal.
Creator Larry Mackinson on March 22, 2012
Thanks for the updates and videos. Good to see the progress.
Creator Borough Furnace on March 11, 2012
So, we've got close to 100 bottle openers cast and the exterior grinding is done. We'll be finishing the inside of those, seasoning, and casting a hundred or so more this week. We're finally running like a shop these days, and cranking them out. Stay tuned for delivery info, and a possible treat for those of you in and around New York, NY.
Creator Borough Furnace on March 11, 2012
Lars, I feel like I've covered that.
Creator Lars Olsen on March 5, 2012
I have to agree with Larry, no communication and the bottle openers have never materialized. Very disappointing. It is making me seriously consider not backing any other projects.
Creator Borough Furnace on February 27, 2012
We took delivery of 4700 lbs. of new cast iron scrap today. Nifty scrap yard footage coming shortly!
Creator Borough Furnace on February 9, 2012
Sounds like a plan. Working on an update right now.
Creator Andy Rawson on February 9, 2012
Keep trying guys you'll get there. I like the idea of a comment here each week and an update at milestones.
Creator Borough Furnace on February 3, 2012
P.S. Email me Jason@boroughfurnace.com and let's make sure we got your correct address.
Creator Borough Furnace on February 3, 2012
@ Larry - Well, I'm sorry to hear that you're discouraged. It certainly has taken longer than anyone would like to build this furnace, but we are encouraged with the headway we've made and feel it's close to being done. If we didn't feel it would be successful we wouldn't be doing it. Trust me, it's not pleasant when you spill 5 gallons of veg. oil on yourself. As to the updates, some people want tons some don't want any at all. I've tried to save it for big changes, as not to annoy people. Perhaps it would be best if I post a weekly comment here instead of a full update that gets sent out. Also, follow us on Twitter @boroughfurnace where I try to post cool furnace photos and videos. Once the pans start rolling out you'll be proud to have been a part of something so ambitious. - Jason
Creator Larry Mackinson on February 2, 2012
So what are the odds at this point that you will be successful with this project? Nothing but discouraging new from start. Great idea but seems that execution is not going to be there. Would love to see at least a bottle opener and have learned not to be so enthusiastic about this type of ambitions project. Occasional status updates, weekly, would have been nice. I'm sure the other 192 backers feel the same way. Didn't even get the cornbread recipe. :(
Creator Borough Furnace on January 13, 2012
Finishing up the new furnace we talked about in the update.
Creator Larry Ikard on January 13, 2012
What's the word...
Creator Borough Furnace on December 4, 2011
My last comment was after we first melted iron. Since then, the muller transmission burned out and the furnace has been spotty, at best. We've still got kinks, it seems. We won't be able to take additional holiday orders, but we're going to get everyone's gifs out asap.
Creator Larry Ikard on December 4, 2011
Radio silence for over a month. What gives? How many bottle openers have been poured at this point and what is the status on skillets and your ability to take additional orders?
Creator Larry Mackinson on December 1, 2011
What is the latest? Been awhile with no news.
Creator Borough Furnace on October 31, 2011
Larry, nothing concrete yet, but bottle openers should start and finish this week/end. Then it's a matter of our skillet patterns which are still being tested by the foundry-man in MI who crafted them. We will open orders on the website up just as we're finishing up Kickstarter gifts. We are shooting to take additional orders by Thanksgiving or round abouts.
Creator Larry Ikard on October 31, 2011
Any word on when the goods might be shipped, and when we'll be able to place orders for more (holiday season is around the corner)?
Creator Borough Furnace on October 31, 2011
Sorry gang, we had our nose to the grindstone and lost focus on the updates. As of this past weekend, the foundry is done! i'll be posting an update with pics today or tomorrow. Thanks everyone!
Creator mpechner on October 31, 2011
any update?
Creator Borough Furnace on September 8, 2011
Thank you, Phyllis! We can't wait to send you your new pans.
Creator Phyllis Bergst on September 8, 2011
I'm really getting excited about receiving my pans. You have been working so hard and it is truly appreciated. Keep up the good work.
Creator Eric Goodwin on August 11, 2011
Hey.. Got your card all the way in Canada, albeit only about four hour's drive from glorious Syracuse, NY. Good luck!
Creator Borough Furnace on August 8, 2011
Thanks everyone for your support and enthusiasm! We've been busting our tails to get everything up and running asap, and send out those skillets.
@Jane: We will be working with students from Syracuse University and other artists in the area to produce fine-art work. As well as having occasional public iron pours to involve the community and create sculpture.
Creator Jane Grenier on July 8, 2011
Gorgeous stuff! Any chance you might do some fine-art work on the side at the foundry?
Creator Daniel Bates on June 24, 2011
Congratulations on meeting your goal!!
Creator Elena Cannata on June 20, 2011
Hi guys, I think this is so cool. My husband and I are happy to support you. Loads of luck to you. I look forward to getting my skillets,etc. I'm sending the link to Kickstarter to everyone in my addressbook.
Creator Jennifer Steinhurst on June 15, 2011
I love that your grandparents are the first commenters! Good luck on hitting your goal!
Creator Eric Goodwin on June 13, 2011
I love the idea of small foundries... I'm in for $10 right now, but I'm going to see if I can swing at least the 9" pan. Keep up the good work.
Creator Shirley J Scarbrough on June 4, 2011
Grandma and Papa are very proud of you and it sounds like a lot of hard work and INTELLIGENCE have been going on. Keep up the good work. We love you and would like to hear your voices other that on a video.