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Tag: nike

Makers Unite!

Saturday, November 30, 2013Saturday, December 7, 2013 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

A pep talk to the MAKERS out there. It’s from Nike but I like the message a lot.

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A Gallery of Some Past Projects

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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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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 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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My traveling bucksaw.
My traveling bucksaw.
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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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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.
Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
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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 small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
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Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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Arabic, 1762 (BnF Gallica, Paris).
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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.
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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.
Taking a break.
Taking a break.
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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.
And I added a leather thong.
And I added a leather thong.
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Mountain dulcimer.
Mountain dulcimer.
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A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
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The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
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Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
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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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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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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 sacred connection.
The sacred connection.
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Higher, more ergonomic table.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
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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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My personal favorite (at the moment).
My personal favorite (at the moment).
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