Custom Aluminum Casting
Cast in the Crucible
Built for Marines
A retired United States Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant hand casts aluminum chevrons, tying the foundry crucible that shapes metal to the Marine Corps Crucible that forges recruits into Marines.
Custom Aluminum Casting
Cast in the Crucible
Built for Marines
A retired United States Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant hand casts aluminum chevrons, tying the foundry crucible that shapes metal to the Marine Corps Crucible that forges recruits into Marines.
Coral City Foundry
Get to know us
About me
I am Terry Lee Dressel
After years serving as a Gunnery Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, I traded my rifle for a crucible. My mission now? To handcraft each USMC chevron with the same discipline, pride, and precision I demanded from my Marines.
I know what those stripes mean. I’ve earned them. And now, I forge them so each one is more than a rank… it’s a story.
The Marine Behind the Metal
How marines Are Made
Recruit Training often called boot camp lasts 13 weeks. Recruits train at MCRD Parris Island or MCRD San Diego, depending on their recruiting district. The training builds strength of body, clarity of mind, and steadiness of character.
It culminates in the Crucible, a 54‑hour field exercise that tests everything: endurance, teamwork, leadership, and resolve. On the far side of that fire, a title is earned: United States Marine.
Numbers That Actually Matter
I like to say...
“In metalwork and in the Corps, the fire does not destroy. It reveals what was strong all along.”
∞ - Hours at the bench making chevrons worthy of the uniform.
144 - Recruits sworn in and sent to earn the title.
7 - Years recruiting Marines because belief demands action.
The Marine Behind the Metal
How marines Are Made
Recruit Training often called boot camp lasts 13 weeks. Recruits train at MCRD Parris Island or MCRD San Diego, depending on their recruiting district. The training builds strength of body, clarity of mind, and steadiness of character.
It culminates in the Crucible, a 54‑hour field exercise that tests everything: endurance, teamwork, leadership, and resolve. On the far side of that fire, a title is earned: United States Marine.
Numbers That Actually Matter
I like to say...
“In metalwork and in the Corps, the fire does not destroy. It reveals what was strong all along.”
∞ - Hours at the bench making chevrons worthy of the uniform.
144 - Recruits sworn in and sent to earn the title.
7 - Years recruiting Marines because belief demands action.
FAQS
How do I order something?
You need to reach out to Terry via phone: (608) 769-1617 or email: [email protected] to put a request in.
How do I order something custom?
When you order something custom it can go two ways.
1. You can submit your own render that is 3d printable and we will 3d print it for you and then we will begin casting.
2. We design your 3d print for you and we go to you for verification until you like it. Then from there we cast it.
How long before i can get my product?
Depending on the size it will take from 2-4 weeks
Do you whole sale?
Yes.
If you would like to work with us please reach out to us.
Get In Touch
(608) 769-1617
Address: Located in Lacrosse County
Email: [email protected]
Hours of Operation: By appt.
Mon - Sat by appt.
Sunday - Closed
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