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Some fantastic craftsmanship

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Laverdaroo:
having turned wood for years, no so much the last 10), I could have sworn that was a turned set.
If  he's done that by hand that is simply incredible work, especially as a hobby in front of the idiot lantern!

Stunning stuff :)

Johnny4428:
Interesting story Ian! Never knew, although that’s bound to have made the local rag!

Spitfire:
That is amazing craftmanship, a real master has been at work there.

Cheers

Dennis

rbt1548:
Just stunning, I really hope this craft is getting passed on and some youngsters are taking this up as it would be a real shame if this craft was to die out.

Orcade-Ian:
Yes,
It seems that many of these skills are slowly dying out but there are a few young ones here interested - although the rewards take a long time to materialise and most folk go for instant gratification these days.  I spent 20 years teaching practical engineering skills to first year 'off the job' apprentices and a few of those took up the same challenge.  Not sure who is carrying that on now.  A certain politician and PM dismantled that system in an effort to weaken unions and the baby went out with the bathwater.  Then it was all about driving people to Uni to study Underwater Origami and other very useful subjects likely to put the Country back on its feet.

Well that's my first rant of the day - sorry Steve D.

Ian

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