Tag Archives: hand tools

Episode-1754- Danial Lawton on Hand Tools for Land Management

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Danial is the founder of permaculturetools.com.au – the US version of the site is at USA.Permaculturetools.com.au a long held dream centered on offering quality hand tools to the permaculture community worldwide with on the ground education in hand tools use, earth works hydrology and rural skills. His permaculture resources are freely available such as YouTube films on how to use, maintain and repair hand tools, permaculture related eBooks and a yearly scholarship. Set in motion with a permaculture design course at the young age of thirteen in Tena, Ecuador, Danial followed up with a Permaculture Diploma in site development, site … Continue reading →

Episode-1014- Hand Tools and Homestead Gear

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I think it is a good time to look at some common hand tools and homestead gear specifically with winter approaching.  Winter presents quite a few opportunities for repair and maintenance. First, I am not sure why but winter is when many things that have always worked decide it is time to break down.  It is like they want a rest from the action just like everyone else or something. Second, many of the tasks we have to do frequently in the Spring, Summer or Fall are not necessary in winter.  Even for those of us that garden, you very … Continue reading →

Episode-508- Call In Friday 9-10-10

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It’s call in Friday on The Survival Podcast and that means I have your calls on subjects today like, permaculture design, generators, HAM radio, hand tools, BOBs for the traveler and more.  If you would like to be on the show call in your questions and comments to 866-65-THINK and you might hear yourself on the air. Join me today as I answer your questions such as… What is the very first step in establishing a permaculture system What is up with SB-510 (one more time) Can you salvage anything with fruit past its prime still on a tree A … Continue reading →