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Craftsmanship

Tuesday, November 12, 2013Saturday, December 7, 2013 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

Fed1Not much info on this one.  Here’s the link:

http://www.cheaprvlivingforum.com/post?id=6490162

This guy does amazing work.  I could live here.

Fed2

Fed3

Gypsies in Hampshire

Tuesday, November 12, 2013Saturday, December 7, 2013 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

 

alfred-munnings-gypsies-in-hampshireGypsies in Hampshire, Watercolour by Sir Alfred Munnings.

Maid of Dreams

Sunday, November 10, 2013Saturday, December 7, 2013 ~ George Crawford ~ 1 Comment

rob-jill-romain-1951-bedford-housetruck-maid-of-dreams-the-star-of-the-2013-bedford-new-zealand-rally-at-bedford-heaven-near-thames-theflyingtortoise-002Truly a road gypsy dreamhouse.

rob-jill-romain-1951-bedford-housetruck-maid-of-dreams-the-star-of-the-2013-bedford-new-zealand-rally-at-bedford-heaven-near-thames-theflyingtortoise-009rob-jill-romain-1951-bedford-housetruck-maid-of-dreams-the-star-of-the-2013-bedford-new-zealand-rally-at-bedford-heaven-near-thames-theflyingtortoise-011

rob-jill-romain-1951-bedford-housetruck-maid-of-dreams-the-star-of-the-2013-bedford-new-zealand-rally-at-bedford-heaven-near-thames-theflyingtortoiseI won’t even try to describe this big beauty.  See the write up from the Bedford Rally here on the Flying Tortoise.

Charlotte Gray and the Green Caravan

Sunday, November 10, 2013Saturday, December 7, 2013 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

 

charlotte_gray_and_the_green_caravan-largeCharlotte Gray and the Green Caravan, Watercolour by Sir Alfred Munnings

Toad’s Caravan

Saturday, November 9, 2013Saturday, December 7, 2013 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

Rackham Toads Caravan

The iconic Toad’s Caravan by Arthur Rackham from The Wind in the Willows a great Victorian children’s book.

Pick-up Campers

Friday, November 8, 2013Saturday, December 7, 2013 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

Homemade style from the Flying Tortoise weblog.

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truck3truck2Having made a couple custom toppers of various qualities, I am drawn to these fine constructions on humble pickup trucks.  Click any image to access the article.

The Caravan

Friday, November 8, 2013Saturday, December 7, 2013 ~ George Crawford ~ 2 Comments

 

Munnings-the CaravanThe Caravan, Watercolour by Sir Alfred Munnings.

Origins of the Tiny House Movement

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

From this:
Gypsy_Wagonto this…

1920s-House-on-wheelsRead about it here.

Big Top and Caravans

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

 

(c) Laing Art Gallery; Supplied by The Public Catalogue FoundationBig Top and Caravans, E. Heskith Hubbard.

Early Car Camper

Wednesday, November 6, 2013Saturday, December 7, 2013 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

Another great find on Pinterest:

housecarLove the fake brickwork for the foundation.

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A Gallery of Some Past Projects

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