Rob Keeble
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What is your view of the source of the increase we see in "artisan" work ?
Part of me thinks its always been there but not had a means to get the word out, another part of me thinks its a function of the fact that with not that many dollars one can setup shop and turn out some unique product if one has the desire and passion.
I do think the more we faced with the virtual world at work the more we want to get our hands on something tactile. That is how i feel. Its real when you use your hands to make something regardless of how well you manage to pull it off.
We should have a thread where we link to as many artisans sites as possible to give them a bit of exposure to others, may serve as inspiration to others yet that are flapping wings in anticipation of going solo.
I have wondered how much something like Youtube has contributed to getting many going given the removal of the knowledge barrier.
So check out this guy i came across when looking at info myself for improving a sandblasting cabinet.
This guy is making Pipes, yeah i know for some smoking is a no no and i am not advocating for it, I do admire the workmanship and artistry this guy has put into the making of them.
He has a whole channel of videos he has uploaded.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVbK4vGSTuw
Check out images of his pipes here
https://www.flickr.com/photos/47641036@N04/4364954965/in/photostream/
Some of them he sandblasts the side of the pipe to show off the grain lines.
Oh and stealth gloat i picked up a small benchtop sandblasting cabinet ( here we seem to call it abrasive cabinet) locally on a sale
http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/powerfist-bench-model-abrasive-blasting-cabinet/A-p8014659e
I have in mind to try cutting a pattern on my vinyl cutter and using it as a stick down template to see how it transfers to wood. Should be a fun experiment. Wife wonders if it will ever end. Told her i was nuts when she married me.
Part of me thinks its always been there but not had a means to get the word out, another part of me thinks its a function of the fact that with not that many dollars one can setup shop and turn out some unique product if one has the desire and passion.
I do think the more we faced with the virtual world at work the more we want to get our hands on something tactile. That is how i feel. Its real when you use your hands to make something regardless of how well you manage to pull it off.
We should have a thread where we link to as many artisans sites as possible to give them a bit of exposure to others, may serve as inspiration to others yet that are flapping wings in anticipation of going solo.
I have wondered how much something like Youtube has contributed to getting many going given the removal of the knowledge barrier.
So check out this guy i came across when looking at info myself for improving a sandblasting cabinet.
This guy is making Pipes, yeah i know for some smoking is a no no and i am not advocating for it, I do admire the workmanship and artistry this guy has put into the making of them.
He has a whole channel of videos he has uploaded.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVbK4vGSTuw
Check out images of his pipes here
https://www.flickr.com/photos/47641036@N04/4364954965/in/photostream/
Some of them he sandblasts the side of the pipe to show off the grain lines.
Oh and stealth gloat i picked up a small benchtop sandblasting cabinet ( here we seem to call it abrasive cabinet) locally on a sale
http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/powerfist-bench-model-abrasive-blasting-cabinet/A-p8014659e
I have in mind to try cutting a pattern on my vinyl cutter and using it as a stick down template to see how it transfers to wood. Should be a fun experiment. Wife wonders if it will ever end. Told her i was nuts when she married me.
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