vespa – Preindustrial Craftsmanship

Friday, February 9, 2018Friday, February 9, 2018

Who Says Bigger is Better?

Okay, in some cases maybe. This cute little combo caught my attention a couple years ago and I'm just getting around to posting it. A truly minimal teardrop trailer that I suspect can just sleep two with about one suitcase each. I found it labelled “The 1941 Kozy Coach Travel Trailer ” but a search …

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Thursday, February 26, 2015

Scooter Rickshaw

Yes, I love the scooters. Here's an interesting setup I found via Tumblr at Scooterscene. Probably not for high-speed use but still, a remarkable little taxi. I would love to learn more about these little guys.

Friday, August 9, 2013Friday, November 2, 2018

Vespa Touring

Found on MODamorphosis on TUMBLR. An ambitious set-up for sure. More about Roberto and his amazing travels can be found here at the Scooterist or just click an image below.

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Early Vespas

Fine Machines...

Monday, April 30, 2012

Vespa Love

GTS 300ei

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A little walnut oil brings out the grain.

A little walnut oil brings out the grain.

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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The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.

The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.

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The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.

The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.

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Handmade Shoes

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Flame maple neck, walnut rim.

Flame maple neck, walnut rim.

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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.

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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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.

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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Or just click the image to get to the gallery.

Or just click the image to get to the gallery.

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Mountain dulcimer.

Mountain dulcimer.

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My personal favorite (at the moment).

My personal favorite (at the moment).

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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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.

Higher, more ergonomic table.

Higher, more ergonomic table.

Arabic, 1762 (BnF Gallica, Paris).

Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.

Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.

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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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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.

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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Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho

Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho

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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.

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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And I added a leather thong.

And I added a leather thong.

Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.

Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.

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My traveling bucksaw.

My traveling bucksaw.

Bodhrans.

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