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In the Coastal Plain region, Tim Greene uses natural elements to design a new bowl.Woodworking
Phil Greene demonstrates the smoothing stage on the outside of the hull of a canoe he is building.
Tim Greene, Bowl Design | A Natural State
Wood Canoe
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The finished paddle has three basic parts--the grip, the shaft and the blade. The grip is ergonomic, or designed to reduce a paddler's hand fatigue, and can be custom shaped to the user's hand. The...
Wood Canoe
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Finished hulls appear as rich warm-toned boats encased in a layer of glass. The finish is the result of hours of sanding and polishing the epoxy layers on the outside of the hull. A fairing board is...
Wood Canoe
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Canoes need paddles, so Phil specializes in both woodworking crafts. While paddles made of softwood are more often purchased for economy and function, paddles of hardwood are bought for visual appeal...
Phil Greene's Wood Barn | A Natural State
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Wood destined to become part of a canoe is kept dry in a loft above Phil's workshop. A tour through the loft reveals the different woods found in Phil's work including red cedar, bloodwood, walnut...
Spotlight
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A typical Phil Greene canoe is a Spotlight of exotic and indigenous woods that were cut, sanded, carved and refined for six months or more. The canoes combine sculptural details with practical design...
Tim Greene, Bowl Carving | A Natural State
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Tim Greene demonstrates the process of carving a bowl.
Thomas Williams, Cane Maker | Original SC
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Fourth-generation cane maker Thomas Williams of McClellanville, South Carolina, sells Gullah inspired walking sticks. These hand-carved Cypress knees, Cypress lamps, Cypress tables, walking canes and...