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Henry David Thoreau

Sunday, February 24, 2013Sunday, September 24, 2017 ~ George Crawford ~ 4 Comments

Henry David Thoreau – A man who’s writings have so influenced my thinking over many years.  Died at age 44 (July 12, 1817 – May 6, 1862).  Land surveyor, author, poet, philosopher, abolitionist, naturalist, tax resister, historian, and transcendentalist.Henry_David_ThoreauSee also the Anarcho-Naturism movement.  Sometimes referred to as Green Anarchism.

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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.
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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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Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
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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.
A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
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Arabic, 1762 (BnF Gallica, Paris).
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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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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.
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Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
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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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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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Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
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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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Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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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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Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
Handmade Shoes
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My traveling bucksaw.
My traveling bucksaw.
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Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
My personal favorite (at the moment).
My personal favorite (at the moment).
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Mountain dulcimer.
Mountain dulcimer.
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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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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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.
And I added a leather thong.
And I added a leather thong.
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The sacred connection.
The sacred connection.
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