Russ Karasch

Avon, MN
Russ has been making sawdust for about forty of his forty-five years. Woodworking is his passion - he loves creating things with his hands. At sixteen Russ started a furniture making shop, and at age 20 he built the log home he lives in today with his family. The log home and timber frame industry engaged his energies for about 12 years, and re-sawing lumber for barrel builders introduced him to craft of barrel making (cooperage). He purchased the Barrel Mill Company in 2000. Russ often presents blacksmithing, cooperage and wheel wright demonstrations. Russ reports: I married a Norwegian but I’m taking medication for it, so I should be ok! He loves humor, working hard, people, and life.