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Category: economics

Perception of Wealth in America

Wednesday, March 6, 2013Wednesday, March 6, 2013 ~ George Crawford ~ 4 Comments

An insightful guide to the distribution of money in America.  I know, we’re all taught to think we’re “middle-class” Americans.  Hardly.

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A Gallery of Some Past Projects

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Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
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Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
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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 small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
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Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
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Higher, more ergonomic table.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
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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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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.
Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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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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Arabic, 1762 (BnF Gallica, Paris).
The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
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A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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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Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
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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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Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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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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My Portmanteau. 18th Century style, it has become my favorite overnight bag.
My Portmanteau. 18th Century style, it has become my favorite overnight bag.
And I added a leather thong.
And I added a leather thong.
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My personal favorite (at the moment).
My personal favorite (at the moment).
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Argh! A moment of distraction means the snap of a stone bit!
Argh! A moment of distraction means the snap of a stone bit!
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The sacred connection.
The sacred connection.
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Taking a break.
Taking a break.
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Mountain dulcimer.
Mountain dulcimer.
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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.
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My traveling bucksaw.
My traveling bucksaw.
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