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Tag: Peter Michael Bauer

Peter Michael Bauer, a Portland-Based Re-Wilder

Tuesday, April 7, 2015 ~ George Crawford ~ 4 Comments

Peter-Logo3urbanscoutHe has a decent re-wilding/survival rant blog that leaves you wanting more.  How can you not like a guy with a road-kill squirrel puppet?  He doesn’t post much but what he does is well-done.

While you’re out that way, have a look at to get in on the conversation:

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http://www.urbanscout.org/

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A Gallery of Some Past Projects

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