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Wednesday, September 14, 2016 — Issue 374

Frank the Welder

BELLOWS FALLS — 14 Granger St., Bellows Falls

• Website: www.frankthewelder.com

• Email (preferred contact method): [email protected]

• Facebook: facebook.com/FrankTheWelder/

• Tumblr: frankthewelder.tumblr.com

• Instagram: instagram.com/franktheweldervt/

• Flickr: flickr.com/photos/frankthewelder/

• Founded: 2009

• Employees: 6 (equivalent to 4 full-time employees)

• Products/services: “I make bikes for anyone who wants them. I use mostly alloy steel tubes or 7005 aluminum, but 6061 is my true love. There are always options available for those with more eclectic tastes.”

“If you are looking for a new high end road based bicycle or frame check out #wearespooky or @vynlbikes. These are two brands that develop their own frames that I manufacture. If you are looking for design, product development, or custom work, contact us directly but right now, we are very busy.”

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A master carver’s work gets a permanent home

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