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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.

Giant Tool Chest

Wednesday, August 14, 2013Tuesday, August 13, 2013 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

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What a starter set for a Gentleman.  My birthday is just around the corner.

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

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A Gallery of Some Past Projects

Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
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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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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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Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
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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 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.
And I added a leather thong.
And I added a leather thong.
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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Arabic, 1762 (BnF Gallica, Paris).
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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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Higher, more ergonomic table.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
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The sacred connection.
The sacred connection.
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Bark - 2
Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
Handmade Shoes
The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
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Mountain dulcimer.
Mountain dulcimer.
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The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
My traveling bucksaw.
My traveling bucksaw.
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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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.
Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
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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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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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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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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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