Comments on: Handmade :: Hands

By: bg

bg — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:19:35 +0000

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By: ekr

ekr — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:29:12 +0000

Grant Peterson recommended a book to read, shop class as soulcraft.
I listened to it on CD as I did my sewing, before going to my full time job at a school. It talks about the value of working with your hands. I work with my hands every day, making bags. It is the best thing in the world. I spend hours and hours on it, and it’s just a hobby for me. I wouldn’t change a thing. -ely ruthworks

By: MarekParajka

MarekParajka — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:49:00 +0000

cool post indeed..the same with me..
working in the IT office. Kinda taking care of my hands but then I take it hard in my workshop. Cuts, burns, dirt all I often ends up with. My ex loved it, she even took the very same pics of my hands at the time.

By: Dan O

Dan O — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:17:25 +0000

Cool post - and very true - most folks don't fix or construct much with their hands.

I've worked in IT now for 20+ years, way too much screen staring time, with clean hands as proof.

Years ago, during my bike shop era, the only time my hands were completely clean, was during a few days off. The dirt and grease embedded into every crease.

At times now, when building up a frame in the garage, repairing something, or cleaning a chain - enjoy the sight of attempting to get my hands clean afterwards. I avoid using rubber gloves on purpose.

A bit of a revolt against all things on a screen and clean soft hands...