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    Tribesman bikebum1975's Avatar
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    The last shovel maker

    This is worth the watch amazing craftsmanship and artistry

    http://www.folkstreams.net/film,299
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    Samuel Hearne Bernie's Avatar
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    Amazing muscle memory skills showing there. Watch at 1:28 - SEVEN strikes with the axe all perfectly on the line he chose. I can't imagine how many times you need to swing that axe before you're that good.

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    A life time of experience!
    Fantastic to see the old craftsmen work.
    Unfortunatly!!The end of an era..........
    You are never too old to learn!. A SURVIVER!

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    Excellent video. What a contrast! The poor zombie folk in the noise and repetition of the factory and the old fella alone with his skills in nature.

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