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Tag: stairway to heaven

Cigar Box Guitar God?

Wednesday, November 4, 2015 ~ George Crawford ~ 2 Comments

I saw this link this morning on C.B, Gitty’s music crafters’ supply blog.  A video of Led Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven arranged and played by Charles Atchison.  Atchison is a remarkably talented musician and general polymath.  Definitely worth checking out.

If you are looking for a resource on instrument building he also has an interesting looking book out as well.

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A Gallery of Some Past Projects

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