Vermont Country Iron

Rich Franklin has spent more than twenty years refining the craft of metal working.  Over the years Rich has completed projects throughout much of the North East, consulting, designing and creating custom iron pieces for commercial and residential locations.  Rich began his career as a welder, built his first forge in 2001, and as they say, the rest is historyWe offer a complete line of custom iron fabrication services. Including custom tig welding of steel, stainless steel and aluminum.  Our shop handles all of the acquisition, cutting, drilling, milling, forging, welding, finishing and installation of your project.We also offer general machining work, including milling, drilling, tapping, surface grinding, cutting, turning and boring services.  Capable of processing ferrous and nonferrous materials for residential and commercial needs.  Machine shop features a Bridgeport vertical milling machine, Logan 14” x 40” engine lathe, and a 6” x 12” Reid surface grinder.Powder Coat finishing is a highly durable and versatile finishing process.  Powder coat color and finish options are virtually limitless and it’s a nontoxic zero V.O.C product. We handle powder coat application in house.