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White House Car

Monday, February 3, 2014Sunday, February 2, 2014 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

from Pinterest:

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Sheep Camp

Saturday, January 11, 2014Saturday, January 11, 2014 ~ George Crawford ~ 4 Comments

Cruising the interwebs this morning, looking for some images of caravans I came across this nice sheep wagon on Blacksmith Angel’s Tumblr blog.  I love the photo but there’s no information with it.

SheepCamp

Crazy Cool Camper Build?

Friday, January 3, 2014 ~ George Crawford ~ 4 Comments

crazycamperI couldn’t help but post this… Found on TheRoadToGlamperland Facebook site.  Built on a Morris Minor of all platforms.  As they say, “why not?”

Travellers

Monday, November 25, 2013Saturday, December 7, 2013 ~ George Crawford ~ 2 Comments

 

VardohwAnother web find.

A Gypsy Camp with Horses

Monday, November 18, 2013Saturday, December 7, 2013 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

 

munnings-alfred-james-1878-195-a-gypsy-camp-with-horses-and-h-1305877A Gypsy Camp with Horses, Watercolour by Sir Alfred Munnings.

Epsom Downs – City and Suburban Day 1919

Thursday, November 14, 2013Saturday, December 7, 2013 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

 

Epsom Downs - City and Suburban Day 1919 by Sir Alfred Munnings 1878-1959Epsom Downs – City and Suburban Day 1919, Watercolour by Sir Alfred Munnings.

Craftsmanship

Tuesday, November 12, 2013Saturday, December 7, 2013 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

Fed1Not much info on this one.  Here’s the link:

http://www.cheaprvlivingforum.com/post?id=6490162

This guy does amazing work.  I could live here.

Fed2

Fed3

Gypsies in Hampshire

Tuesday, November 12, 2013Saturday, December 7, 2013 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

 

alfred-munnings-gypsies-in-hampshireGypsies in Hampshire, Watercolour by Sir Alfred Munnings.

Maid of Dreams

Sunday, November 10, 2013Saturday, December 7, 2013 ~ George Crawford ~ 1 Comment

rob-jill-romain-1951-bedford-housetruck-maid-of-dreams-the-star-of-the-2013-bedford-new-zealand-rally-at-bedford-heaven-near-thames-theflyingtortoise-002Truly a road gypsy dreamhouse.

rob-jill-romain-1951-bedford-housetruck-maid-of-dreams-the-star-of-the-2013-bedford-new-zealand-rally-at-bedford-heaven-near-thames-theflyingtortoise-009rob-jill-romain-1951-bedford-housetruck-maid-of-dreams-the-star-of-the-2013-bedford-new-zealand-rally-at-bedford-heaven-near-thames-theflyingtortoise-011

rob-jill-romain-1951-bedford-housetruck-maid-of-dreams-the-star-of-the-2013-bedford-new-zealand-rally-at-bedford-heaven-near-thames-theflyingtortoiseI won’t even try to describe this big beauty.  See the write up from the Bedford Rally here on the Flying Tortoise.

Charlotte Gray and the Green Caravan

Sunday, November 10, 2013Saturday, December 7, 2013 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

 

charlotte_gray_and_the_green_caravan-largeCharlotte Gray and the Green Caravan, Watercolour by Sir Alfred Munnings

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A Gallery of Some Past Projects

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Treadle lathe turned bowl and plate made by Mick Robins in spaleted alder (I think). The spoon is Osage orange carved by me.
Treadle lathe turned bowl and plate made by Mick Robins in spaleted alder (I think). The spoon is Osage orange carved by me.
The bench's small size will allow it to pack easily into the truck, even holding items in the tills.
The bench’s small size will allow it to pack easily into the truck, even holding items in the tills.
And I added a leather thong.
And I added a leather thong.
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Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
Argh! A moment of distraction means the snap of a stone bit!
Argh! A moment of distraction means the snap of a stone bit!
Arabic, 1762 (BnF Gallica, Paris).
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The sacred connection.
The sacred connection.
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Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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Tools, clockwise from lower left: large awl, sewing awl, rivercane needle case, bone toothpick, sewing needles in center.
Tools, clockwise from lower left: large awl, sewing awl, rivercane needle case, bone toothpick, sewing needles in center.
Mountain dulcimer.
Mountain dulcimer.
Design was kept as short as possible for transport. The cross bolt where the arm hinges is a salvaged bolt from an old truck spare tire holder.
Design was kept as short as possible for transport. The cross bolt where the arm hinges is a salvaged bolt from an old truck spare tire holder.
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Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
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Dopp kit and some leather working tools I use to create items like this.
Dopp kit and some leather working tools I use to create items like this.
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Replicated woven sandals from the Southern High Plains and the greater Southwest. Produced from narrow-leaf yucca.
Replicated woven sandals from the Southern High Plains and the greater Southwest. Produced from narrow-leaf yucca.
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My traveling bucksaw.
My traveling bucksaw.
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Taking a break.
Taking a break.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
An overview of traveling gear. I see this format on the web a lot so I'm stealing the style from far batter photographers than I.
An overview of traveling gear. I see this format on the web a lot so I’m stealing the style from far batter photographers than I.
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The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
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My Portmanteau. 18th Century style, it has become my favorite overnight bag.
My Portmanteau. 18th Century style, it has become my favorite overnight bag.
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Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
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Handmade Shoes
The author with his antler-fork walking stick and his dog begging for a walk.
The author with his antler-fork walking stick and his dog begging for a walk.
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My personal favorite (at the moment).
My personal favorite (at the moment).
Version 2 (11)
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The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
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Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
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Willow pack basket I made several years ago. The straps were obviously new then.
Willow pack basket I made several years ago. The straps were obviously new then.
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The little table has many miles on it now and doesn't look this pretty at all. I'm actually in the midst of refinishing it and will post pictures sometime soon.
The little table has many miles on it now and doesn’t look this pretty at all. I’m actually in the midst of refinishing it and will post pictures sometime soon.
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Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
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A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
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