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Tuesday, June 24, 2014Tuesday, June 24, 2014 / George Crawford / 2 Comments

I will always love this photo of us that Chuck took back in 2011.

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New item in the shop. I hope to get some better photos for this one soon but for now... www.etsy.com/shop/LostWorldCrafts This rugged bag is handmade from full-grain 6-7 oz. veg-tanned leather and should last a lifetime of outdoor use. Seams are hand-sewn double-needle saddle-stitching in black saddler's thread and all hardware is solid brass (including D rings, swivel snap, stud button, and strap keeper). The strap is quickly adjustable to 16 different lengths to wear as a shoulder bag, across the back, or as a belt pouch and adjusts from 28-58" to be worn over any amount of clothing or even as a belt bag. The strap can also be removed entirely to hang independently from a belt or rucksack. The flap can simply hang closed or be securely closed for travel with the brass buckle. The interior contains a single patch pocket to separate smaller items. The flap is ornamented with a leather maple leaf for a touch of unique flair. #possibles bag #bushcraft #woodcraft #leatherwork #survival

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A Gallery of Some Past Projects

The bench’s small size will allow it to pack easily into the truck, even holding items in the tills.

Bodhrans.

The author with his antler-fork walking stick and his dog begging for a walk.

Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.

Willow pack basket I made several years ago. The straps were obviously new then.

Or just click the image to get to the gallery.

Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho

Dopp kit and some leather working tools I use to create items like this.

My personal favorite (at the moment).

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.

My Portmanteau. 18th Century style, it has become my favorite overnight bag.

Higher, more ergonomic table.

Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.

The sacred connection.

Replicated woven sandals from the Southern High Plains and the greater Southwest. Produced from narrow-leaf yucca.

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.

Flame maple neck, walnut rim.

Tools, clockwise from lower left: large awl, sewing awl, rivercane needle case, bone toothpick, sewing needles in center.

Treadle lathe turned bowl and plate made by Mick Robins in spaleted alder (I think). The spoon is Osage orange carved by me.

The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.

Mountain dulcimer.

My traveling bucksaw.

Bodhrans.

Argh! A moment of distraction means the snap of a stone bit!

A little walnut oil brings out the grain.

The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.

Taking a break.

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.

And I added a leather thong.

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