Why OwlCrest

OwlCrest is 40 acres of granite laden beautiful woods atop a mountain in Brattelboro, Vermont. I purchased the land with the intent of making it a retreat where my children, families, and their families could re-connect with the most primitive elements of life. OwlCrest is a place to discover our hidden talents and pursue dreams without complexity or judgement. OwlCrest is a place just to be.....

At dusk, if you sit quietly long enough at the crest of the land and listen, you will hear the rhythms of the forest. Owls calling out their names and asking who else is there. I'm here and who are you? We are just a visitor here, a temporary custodian of something that will soon be forgotten. I lived and worked here once. It was my privilege.

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

UnPlugged

Just received the manual mortising machine.  Its late 1800's vintage and made for a small workshop or  furniture maker.   Creates a mortis using leverage from your foot, and looks like a drill press.  Has a three sided chisel.     Great machine for OwlCrest and plan on restoring it this winter.  Completely off the grid, human powered, green and mean!  Will keep updating this post with progress.

Shipped it from California, this thus the pallets and packaging.   Hope to have a video of it working soon.  

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