Gregor woodcraft

Like at any other area/thing we have to know terminology and its meaning to understand. I won't educate you about engineering because this is not my area, but I can explain some terminology at woodworking which determines also pricing.  We usually see written at wooden products handmade, handcarved or handcrafted. A lot of people think that's all the same but there is big difference, so let me explain so that you would know what you are looking, buying. HANDMADE are almost all products on market where humans hand was present in some part of proces of creating although those hands did only put in and took out product out of machine or were made with power machines and some handwork. HANDCARVED means that product is made with use of hand tools (carving knife, chisel, axe) and power tools (bandsaw, belt sander and other power machines). And than we have term HANDCRAFTED where are in use JUST HAND TOOLS, a lot of will and skill set of human who is creating wooden products/creations...

I never was a sleepy person, waking up at sunrise, carving spoon and seeing day brightening I love, but month ago I intentionally started to go in bed earlier than usual because it is said that the best sleep is between 10 pm and midnight and unintentionally started to waking up even before sun, at 4, 5am. I knew that after surgery I won't be able to carve spoons, so I borrowed few books from my neighbour and among them was that book, 5am club. It came like ordered and I've immediately started to read it to see what lies behind waking up so early. Now after reading it a half I can say it is amazing!  Before coming to half of book, I bought my own copy. Book is full of great sentences, sayings and quotes that you will want to underline and mark. This should teenagers read in schools to give them a push to beautiful life that comes in front of them.  But I recommend it to everyone.  Years ago on holiday I read a book written by Robin  Sharma, The Monk who sold his Ferr...

I am believer in guidance from above and in creator from inside which is supported and corrected to go the right way when we are open to see, think and listen and at the same time going after our heart desire and standing firm behind that.  Like runners on marathon we can't see from start to finish whole and right path and decisions we have to make to conquer desired, that's why life gives us a "slap" some times.  In my life this slap is usually something that reminds me to slow down and give a body time to rest. Beside that I was called to traditional handcrafting way of  carving utensils which is the most time and effort demanding way (but brings the most value to other people and is the most friendly to our nature), I love gardening and I take care for half hectare of land, growing some vegetables, fruits and nuts, reproducing fruit trees and in last two years I share land with few egg layer hens and a rooster. Great and necessary addition for fertility of soil. Be...

I don't know what brought you here, maybe you are interested in crafting wood, maybe gardening, chickens or you are just curious who is that Gregor and what he is doing. You can let me know in comments below. I won't introduce my self widely and from childhood, you will know me through writing.  My name is Gregor, born in one of the smallest but the most wooded countries on the world and in only country on the Earth with love in its name, called Slovenia.  I finished school of agriculture, additionally educated for shop manager, worked years in pet shop, than in landscaping and than finally found my mission and passion in crafting wood. Last 8 year I'm turning/traditionally handcrafting fruit wood in to gorgeous useful products.  I won't explain all from far past, let me explain what happened in past month and where I'm heading. But I'll start with that in next article.. 

As everything in life, one time is first time and as I started carving wooden spoons 8 years ago, totally green in that area I'm starting this blog, although my posts on Instagram and Facebook are some sort of blog, diery to share my experiences, thoughts from my work and life. Honestly said I never started a blog because of lack of time but in that moment life brought me some time to start with it and we'll see where this will goes.  Go with the flow, I'll say! Enjoy your day!  Gregor