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Paleolithic Diet Infographic

Wednesday, December 19, 2012Thursday, December 20, 2012 ~ George Crawford ~ 5 Comments

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It’s a blatant promotion for the PaleolithicDiet and PaleoHacks but it’s still a well-done infographic.

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A Gallery of Some Past Projects

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