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The Tinsmiths, 1763

Wednesday, August 20, 2014Monday, August 18, 2014 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

tinsmith_diderot_1763Stump anvils, stakes, hammers, lamps, mandrel, soldering iron, and other goodies galore.  Diderot never missed a lick and this is as good as any.  From Diderot and D’Alembert 1763 Encyclopedia of Sciences, Arts and Trades.  One of my favorite resources.

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