Chris Robbins of “Brooms by Chris”
in Brodhead, KY has mastered the dying art of broom making the
old fashion way He uses a winder constructed with wooden pegs
that is probably over 100 years old. The winder is used to attach
the broomcorn to the handle. His vice, which is used to tie the
brooms, has the date of September 10, 1878. His shaker style brooms
are not only a work of art, but useful as well. Chris is able
to make a finished broom in about twenty minutes.
Contact Us: Chris Robbins Telephone: (606) 758-9229 or (800) 991-7035 Address:
4300 Doughill Road
Brodhead, KY 40409 E-mail:broomcraftsman@yahoo.com
Hours:
Friday and Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Directions:
Take I-75 to exit 62. Travel South on US 25/461 for 3.1 miles.
Turn right on 150 N and travel another 3.8 miles. Turn left
on 1229. You will see the Brooms by Chris sign on the right
side of the road.
