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Tag: american music

I’m On My Way

Friday, May 31, 2019Sunday, August 25, 2019 ~ George Crawford ~ 1 Comment

“I’m On My Way” from Rhiannon Giddens’ album ‘There is no Other‘ with Francesco Turrisi.

A Tale in Open G; have a look at this cigar box guitar

Monday, August 10, 2015Monday, August 10, 2015 ~ George Crawford ~ 4 Comments

For the love of home-made music.  Click the link below the image for the story.

The CBG Procrastination: A Tale in Open G.

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Mountain dulcimer.
Mountain dulcimer.
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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.
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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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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My personal favorite (at the moment).
My personal favorite (at the moment).
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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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The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
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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Arabic, 1762 (BnF Gallica, Paris).
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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
Taking a break.
Taking a break.
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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 traveling bucksaw.
My traveling bucksaw.
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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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A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
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Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
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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.
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 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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Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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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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 holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
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The sacred connection.
The sacred connection.
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Higher, more ergonomic table.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
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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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Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
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