The Stories Hidden in Our Tools

What's the story behind the wrench in your junk drawer? It probably has a story. When was it purchased? Who used it first? What problems did it solve? In this episode, host, Lisa Mitchell, shares her thoughts about handmade tools. Greg and Lisa share their favorite handcrafted tools. And Lisa talks with Ed Jenkins, a very popular spindle maker. He tells you the secret of why spinners line up to buy his beautiful spindles. Linda York, one of his loyal customers verifies Ed's secret and talks about her collection of tools. Handmade tools are more than just the things we use to make our work easier. They are works of art crafted by people who love to make just as much as we do. Join Lisa and Greg as they explore how tools help them feel more grounded and deeply connected to the bigger world of making.The Full Transcript can be found at www.afiberlife.comThis podcast is a production of the Bright Sighted Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.