Skip to content

Preindustrial Craftsmanship

Adventures of an Imperfect Man In Search of a Handmade Life

  • Disclaimer
  • THE VARDO PROJECT: Begin here
    • THE VARDO PROJECT: Part 1
    • The Vardo: Part 2, Conception and Planning
    • The Vardo: The great leap into construction
    • The Vardo: Finishing and fitting out.
  • The Caravan in Art
  • Minimalism
  • About Me
  • Demystifying the Svea 123
  • Donate
  • Walking, an Essay

Tag: new mexico

Chuck Wagon Camp, New Mexico

Wednesday, February 4, 2015Wednesday, February 4, 2015 ~ George Crawford ~ 3 Comments

A chuck wagon in camp in southeast New Mexico around A.D. 1900.  Photograph from the Carlsbad Museum and Art Center.  It’s a great image of a working camp.  Plains-Dwellers and Desert Rats take their shade seriously.

ChuckCamp
Click for larger image.

 

Cautious Dog

Wednesday, July 24, 2013 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

dognsnakeChecking out the gopher snake on the morning walk.

Rattler in the Bush

Wednesday, February 27, 2013Wednesday, February 27, 2013 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

Rattler

Last June in the Rio Grande Valley

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 2,424 other subscribers

Building the Vardo Caravan

My Etsy Shop

Follow Preindustrial Craftsmanship on WordPress.com

Tags

19th century archaeology archery arrows art art car atlatl backpack banjo bicycle bow making bowtop bushcraft camping caravan caravane craft craftsmanship DIY Edwardian gypsy Gypsy Truck gypsy wagon Henry David Thoreau house truck huaraches leather leather work leatherwork low tech minimalism moccasins mountain man music nomad painting paleotool philosophy photography possibles bag primitive skills primitive technology prymitywna technologia przetrwanie roulotte sandals schäferwagen sheepherder sheep wagon shoe making shoes shooting bag sopravvivenza supervivencia survie survival thoreau tiny house tiro al arco tiro con l'arco tir à l'arc tools travel traveller vardo Victorian vintage wilderness survival wohnwagen woodworking łucznictwo вардо выживание караван примитивные технологии

My Tumblr (here may be monsters)

Click here to go directly to the Vardo Build

Good Advice

A Gallery of Some Past Projects

DSC_0004
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.
DSC_0024 (3)
Wnter Count 2010 - 36
Hickory07
Arabic, 1762 (BnF Gallica, Paris).
0582
Hickory02
DSC_0258 (1)
bois darc 071
dsc_0068
ShoesHD
DSC_0122 (9)
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.
Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
dsc_0130-1
20180219_143649_Film4_resized
ghillie
0220-2
20210722_154658 (1)
0006
DSC_0125 (7)
DSC_0001 (9)
bowyertools
DSC_0256 (1)
DSC_0309_2
bodger09
DSCN4033
lid80
0003
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.
DSC_0139 (1)
DSC_0249 (1)
sandalcommis
DSC_0117 (8)
DSCN1704
DSC_0178
DSC_0026 (2)
voila
leather1
DSC_0256 (2)
DSC_0120 (9)
DSC_0127 (9)
laptopcase1
Higher, more ergonomic table.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
Quiver
1214
DSC_0115 (1)
0570
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.
moreleather8
DSC_0390
0004
20150204_105116
Wnter Count 2010 - 34
awlinhand
20180219_143544_Film4_resized
DSC_0037
DSC_0247
CoverWintercountV
moreleather7
DSC_0118 (17)
0656
DSC_0258
DSC_0002 (16)
DSC_0249 (5)
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.
DSC_0257 (1)
DSC_0131 (4)
20170906_101747
0568
Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
DSC_0119 (7)
DSC_0398
And I added a leather thong.
And I added a leather thong.
The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
dsc_0901
Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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.
Version 2 (11)
dsc_0117-3
moreleather6
horses02
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.
DSC_0126 (10)
The sacred connection.
The sacred connection.
0582
DSC_0128 (9)
Bags_4
Bags_6
DSC_0003 (8)
DSC_0121 (2)
0002
My Portmanteau. 18th Century style, it has become my favorite overnight bag.
My Portmanteau. 18th Century style, it has become my favorite overnight bag.
0830
DSC_0005
DSC_0578
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.
DSC_0001
dsc_0004-6
Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
DSCN1703
DSC_0578
My personal favorite (at the moment).
My personal favorite (at the moment).
0001
DSC_0239 (1)
Argh! A moment of distraction means the snap of a stone bit!
Argh! A moment of distraction means the snap of a stone bit!
leather3
My traveling bucksaw.
My traveling bucksaw.
DSC_0012 (5)
DSC_0122 (11)
DSC_0626
DSC_0248
DSCN1702
The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
DSC_0124 (8)
horses01
Handmade Shoes
dsc_0129-4
Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
DSC_0116 (7)
DSC_0030
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.
DSC_0127 (10)
DSC_0117 (14)
dsc_0127-5
dsc_0128-3
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.
Bark - 2
DSC_0471 (1)
Mountain dulcimer.
Mountain dulcimer.
DSC_0121 (10)
DSC_0586
DSCN1705
Taking a break.
Taking a break.
DSC_0399
Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
candles01
A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
DSC_0075_2
DSC_0245
DSCN2530
Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com.
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
  • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Preindustrial Craftsmanship
    • Join 1,269 other subscribers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • Preindustrial Craftsmanship
    • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar

Loading Comments...