[Pil-pc-oceania] on post-oil machines: has a group split from this one?

[Robyn Williamson]

Hi Sue, Russ, Petra et al

There are a lot of good examples at the new Powerhouse Museum at Castle Hill and
also available from the Hills District Historical Society which is located at
the same site, cnr. Windsor & Showground Roads, Castle Hill.  They have an open
day once a month.

Robyn Williamson

Quoting Russ Grayson:

> Hello Sue and others interested in this topic...
>
> Broad statement:
> The tools you are talking about are part of the technological heritage of
> humankind and others might benefit from a decription of their design and
> use.
>
> Proposal:
> That the 'post-oil' technologies be documented to include:
>
> - photographs of the implements
>
> - their history - where they came from, who invented them etc
>
> - description of purpose - what the devices are used for; how they have been
> repurposed for other uses
>
> - description of their design and construction - materials, shape, size,
> weight etc
>
> - description of their use - how they are used; techniques for use
>
> - how to care for the tools - cleaning, sharpening, lubrication etc
>
> - observations of users - what those making use of the devices have noticed
> and learned about their design, use and care
>
> - notes - addditional material of potential interest and use to readers.
>
> Over time and as new information is gained, this information could be
> formatted into a publication for print and as website pages on the
> Permaculture International website. I am happy to do this based on the
> content developed by enthusiasts as described in the above points.
>
> Just a little project to systematise your discoveries and make the
> information available to others.
>
> ...Russ Grayson www.pacific-edge.info
>
>
> On 30/8/07 8:57 PM, "mossmans" <mossmans at internode.on.net> wrote:
>
> > It is pretty informal, my email is mossmans at internode.on.net I am
> interested
> > in using scythes, and have just obtained two via Canada and hope at some
> > stage to get Peter Vido out to show us the efficient techniques and use of
> > this tool.  I am also trying to refurbish an old chaff cutter and trying to
> > get a cream separator working although I believe goats milk is not easy to
> > separate, but won't be able to find out again until Nutmeg has her babies
> > (due in October - so exciting!!)
> >
> > At the APC there may be opportunity to meet up, and put faces to names, but
> > I guess it is about us as permies considering machines that don't use non
> > renewable products.  A lot of expertise is being lost, so we need to keep
> > learning some of the techniques as well as finding and restoring plant as
> we
> > find it.
> >
> > Regards, Sue Mossman
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > a while ago somebody suggested to discuss post-oil machines off list and
> > if that is so, can I be copied in on that?
> >
> > Thanks and cheers, Petra.


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