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Handy-work

The beauty of this project is that it is so hands-on. No laser-guided tools here…no computers..no forms or presses or molds. Just plans and wood and tools and hands… Human hands

Alyn chiseling a groove

Alyn chiseling a groove

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tom and Alyn...just a couple of chiselers~

Tom and Alyn…just a couple of chiselers! (you can see the wood “forms”, one in Tom’s hand and one to his left, that we use to gauge the shape of the impression)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clay "the plank planer" planing a plank (say that 3 x's fast!)

Clay “the plank planer” planing a plank (say that 3 x’s fast!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clay's hands are so fast he has to wear a disguise!

Clay’s hands are so fast he has to wear a disguise!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capt'n John marking the next plank for planing and trying to keep up with Clay

Capt’n John marking the next plank for planing and trying to keep up with Clay