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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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A Gallery of Some Past Projects

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