The Chart of Hand Tools

Thursday, November 8, 2018Thursday, November 8, 2018 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

I rarely (I mean almost never) go out of my way to endorse a product of any kind but while considering the upcoming holidays I came across this link I saved a while back. I think it would be perfect for the workshop and is a work of art in its own right. I can … Continue reading The Chart of Hand Tools

The Bicycle Machines of Guatamala

Thursday, March 5, 2015Friday, March 6, 2015 ~ George Crawford ~ 9 Comments

I wrote a little something about this a while back; see the post about the Bicimáquinas. Matt, from Makeshift sent me this link and asked me to share it. Have a look. It is pretty inspiring to see Makers of this caliber. http://youtu.be/OyYtIdKe8nc?list=PLknZ-wngeQ7f0qTHFIs7sBjdIqftf7Plt From their YouTube page: "Power Hackers, a series made in collaboration with … Continue reading The Bicycle Machines of Guatamala

Maya Pedal, upcycling bicycles in Guatemala

Sunday, April 13, 2014 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

An excellent project and a good cause. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2agir3xepuQ From the Makers: In 1997, in San Andrés Itzapa in Guatemala, Maya Pedal Association began recycling scraps of bicycles into Bicimáquinas. Bicimáquinas are pedal-powered blenders, washing machines and threshing machines, eliminating the need for fuel and electricity. Pumps are also possible, and are capable of extracting 30 … Continue reading Maya Pedal, upcycling bicycles in Guatemala

Campaign Desk

Saturday, April 5, 2014 ~ George Crawford ~ 1 Comment

Here's an interesting piece of "gone native" campaign furniture. There was much bad about empire building (and still is) but the bringing together of foreign cultures often created new and interesting art and craft styles. While on the topic, if campaign furniture is of an interest, or if you want to even know what it … Continue reading Campaign Desk

Handcrafts

Monday, February 17, 2014 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

Some craftsmanship seen at Winter Count 2014. Moving a little closer to a hand-made life, one skill at a time. Hand made pottery made by artisans who collect the raw clays, slips, and paints make for greatly loved cookware and cups. Wood turned on a foot-powered lathe from cleared alder trees make for intimate dinnerware. … Continue reading Handcrafts

NakedLeatherBCN

Thursday, December 19, 2013Thursday, December 19, 2013 ~ George Crawford ~ 2 Comments

Father daughter leatherwork studio in Spain. http://vimeo.com/81747704 It's a video I want to rewatch again and again just to see the details of the shop. Kudos to those who Make!