Craftsman's Newsletters and Articles

VJM Metal Craftsman makes a wide variety of articles available on historic metal truss bridges, including the digitization of historical articles. In addition, Vern Mesler produces Craftsman's Newsletter, which features news about Historic Bridge Park, RestorationWorkshops, and other information of interest to those involved with historic truss bridges and their restoration.Workshops, and other information of interest to those involved with historic truss bridges and their restoration.

Click on a topic below to view a list of all available articles and documents. Documents are offered in PDF format unless otherwise specified.

Craftsman's Newsletter

Craftsman's Newsletter is the primary newsletter produced by Vern Mesler and VJM Metal Craftsman. The topics of each newsletter varies, but topics may include restoration techniques for historic bridges, updates on specific historic bridges, and findings of historic bridge research. If you are interested in receiving the latest newsletter by email, send an email requesting to be added to the newsletter mailing list.

Charlotte Highway Bridge - Restoration Newsletters

These articles were produced during the restoration of this bridge to provide readers with updates and information about the restoration and its progress.

VJM Metal Craftsman Events and Articles

Various articles produced by VJM Metal Craftsman that do not fall into any other category.

Historic Bridge Articles

VJM Metal Craftsman has worked to digitize historical printed material on bridges that cannot be found elsewhere on the Internet. These articles provide background and information on historic bridges.