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Where is Your Study? By a Creek in the Woods

Saturday, September 19, 2015Saturday, September 19, 2015 ~ George Crawford ~ 1 Comment
Potůček v lese / Creek in the woods, 1900, Březina Václav. Czech (1862 - 1906).
Potůček v lese / Creek in the woods, 1900, Březina Václav. Czech (1862 – 1906).

When a traveler asked Wordsworth’s servant to show him her master’s study, she answered “Here is his library, but his study is out of doors.”

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A Gallery of Some Past Projects

awlinhand
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The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
And I added a leather thong.
And I added a leather thong.
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Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
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The sacred connection.
The sacred connection.
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Hickory07
laptopcase1
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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Quiver
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ShoesHD
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Mountain dulcimer.
Mountain dulcimer.
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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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Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
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Bags_4
ghillie
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The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
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leather1
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Hickory02
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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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moreleather8
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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.
Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
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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A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
lid80
Taking a break.
Taking a break.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
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Wnter Count 2010 - 34
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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Version 2 (11)
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My personal favorite (at the moment).
My personal favorite (at the moment).
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Wnter Count 2010 - 36
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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Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
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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.
Bark - 2
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bodger09
My traveling bucksaw.
My traveling bucksaw.
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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CoverWintercountV
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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.
Handmade Shoes
Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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bowyertools
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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.
Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
moreleather7
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Arabic, 1762 (BnF Gallica, Paris).
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moreleather6
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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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