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The Graces of Archery

Sunday, October 25, 2015Wednesday, January 2, 2019 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

 

Satire on archery from 1794.  More at the British Museum.

Graces of Archery, satire

Monday, September 24, 2012Sunday, September 23, 2012 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

Satire on archery from 1794.  More at the British Museum.

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A Gallery of Some Past Projects

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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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Handmade Shoes
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A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
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My personal favorite (at the moment).
My personal favorite (at the moment).
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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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Wnter Count 2010 - 36
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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 holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
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Taking a break.
Taking a break.
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Bark - 2
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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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Wnter Count 2010 - 34
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The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
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Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
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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.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
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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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And I added a leather thong.
And I added a leather thong.
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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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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.
Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
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My traveling bucksaw.
My traveling bucksaw.
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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Arabic, 1762 (BnF Gallica, Paris).
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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 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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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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The sacred connection.
The sacred connection.
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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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Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
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Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
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