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Mallets and Other Simple Wooden Implements

Saturday, January 14, 2017 ~ George Crawford ~ 1 Comment
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Various hickory mallets and a spoon from Osage orange.

As I sort and cull my tools (and life) I want to share some past projects that may seem too simple to consider.  I am not always on the path to a handmade life but I’m also never far from it.

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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A Gallery of Some Past Projects

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