Megan, and others, split a slab. Megan is the boss - she organised the workshop and is in charge of hut rebuilds in Kosciuszko National Park.
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Using the broadaxe to trim a slab.
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Stuart - master of the broadaxe. He was taught by his father.
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Broadaxe with its blade cover - all tools are exceptionally sharp and must be protected when not in use.
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Ron acts as a clamp.
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Using the froe and mallet to cut a shingle. Photo by Dave Whitfield.
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Traditional mallett - hand-turned from an incredibly hard and knotty piece of eucalypt timber.
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A rose in the garden.
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Very interesting set. Great shots.
lifeisgood · 2009-03-24: 23:00
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Wonderful shots Richard. #5 and #6 are very good portrait shots.
dgarun · 2009-03-24: 23:28
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Great photos. Interesting post - and an interesting wooden post ;-)
Maxine · 2009-03-24: 23:33
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Great jounalism !
PennyWyatt · 2009-03-24: 23:39
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Fantastic set. You captured this traditional process well!
dontblink · 2009-03-25: 07:31
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Fascinating record of an old Aussie building method Richard. Megan and the blokes - especially the character wielding the froe and mallet - appear very capable.
strathalbyn · 2009-03-25: 17:27
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