Grizzly Welding is creating a resurgence in blacksmithing

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Grizzly Welding is a take on an old art form making a resurgence, blacksmithing. Rodger “Griz” La Brash opened his ironworks company in 1987. He creates custom pieces of all kinds bending and forging iron into a transformative and useful piece of art.

He started off working on cars but soon expanded his business into doors, gates, and art work. He utilizes techniques from long ago blacksmiths. His son has now joined the business.

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