Friday, September 7, 2012

Ralph Frese

I was fortunate enough to be treated to a self-guided tour of Ralph's blacksmith shop.  A fourth generation blacksmith and canoe builder, Ralph Frese, at age 86, still runs his canoe and kayak shop in the same building his father worked in.  Ralph has a wealth of stories, and if you've got the time and the interest, you may just be lucky enough to hear some.  Here are some perspectives of the legendary canoe builder's blacksmith shop.

Ralph's hammer and anvil.
Where the magic happens.
Canoe humor.

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