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Yes, Please

Wednesday, August 6, 2014 ~ George Crawford ~ 2 Comments

toolchestWhat a nice little setup found while searching images on my computer.  Maybe from Lost Arts Press?

Wall Tool Chest

Thursday, August 15, 2013Tuesday, August 13, 2013 ~ George Crawford ~ 2 Comments

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This, or something like it, would be a nice little project for the shop or even to keep in the truck.

From the Army and Navy Co-operative Society Store, London 1907.

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A Gallery of Some Past Projects

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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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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Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
Taking a break.
Taking a break.
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The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
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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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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.
The sacred connection.
The sacred connection.
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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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A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
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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.
Arabic, 1762 (BnF Gallica, Paris).
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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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And I added a leather thong.
And I added a leather thong.
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Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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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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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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.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
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Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
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Handmade Shoes
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Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
My personal favorite (at the moment).
My personal favorite (at the moment).
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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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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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Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
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My traveling bucksaw.
My traveling bucksaw.
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Mountain dulcimer.
Mountain dulcimer.
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