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Tag: drumming

Albannach – The Scotsmen

Thursday, February 22, 2018Thursday, February 22, 2018 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

I’m a sucker for this music and it brings out a load of primal feelings for me.  Presenting Albannach, and I recommend setting your speakers to eleven and letting letting it pour over you.  Have a glass of something good and enjoy the upcoming weekend.

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A Gallery of Some Past Projects

Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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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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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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Version 2 (11)
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Mountain dulcimer.
Mountain dulcimer.
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Higher, more ergonomic table.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
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.
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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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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A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
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.
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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And I added a leather thong.
And I added a leather thong.
Arabic, 1762 (BnF Gallica, Paris).
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Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
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Taking a break.
Taking a break.
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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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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Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
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The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
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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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Wnter Count 2010 - 34
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Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
The sacred connection.
The sacred connection.
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My personal favorite (at the moment).
My personal favorite (at the moment).
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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Handmade Shoes
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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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The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
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