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Tag: CS Lewis

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Tuesday, April 28, 2020Tuesday, April 28, 2020 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment
C.S. Lewis at work.

“Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art. It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival.”

Wise words from a wise man. Stay safe…

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A Gallery of Some Past Projects

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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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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.
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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Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
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And I added a leather thong.
And I added a leather thong.
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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.
Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
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Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
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The sacred connection.
The sacred connection.
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Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
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Handmade Shoes
Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
Mountain dulcimer.
Mountain dulcimer.
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My personal favorite (at the moment).
My personal favorite (at the moment).
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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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The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
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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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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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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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Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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My traveling bucksaw.
My traveling bucksaw.
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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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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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A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
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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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Taking a break.
Taking a break.
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Wnter Count 2010 - 36
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Arabic, 1762 (BnF Gallica, Paris).
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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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Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
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The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
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