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Blacktail:
latey i have been wanting to make things truely primitive..BUT,how does one get into the right frame of mind to do it  ???....for instence...if use abo tools to chip rock and i get into a jam i am allways reaching for a modern tool...if i want to make a bow i all ways go for the band saw,rasp,draw knife....i really think that i need to start with my way of thinking..so,how does one change there way of thinking in a modern world...i dont know maybe i am just think way too out loud.thanks john

nugget:
Get rid of all the modern stuff so the temptation is not there. It is hard to do. I resort back to modern stuff myself.

TreyNC:
I agree with nugget, get rid of the modern tools, or at least pack them away. Also make sure you have a place that "feels primitive" at least to you. Doesn't have to be big, just an area for you to connect your self with the earth, where you can mentally slow down time. You will become more patient.

Trey

JustAim:
Head for the woods and take nothing with you but the clothes your wearing. That will get ya thinking right ;D 

Aosda:

--- Quote from: JustAim on June 04, 2009, 10:13:25 pm ---Head for the woods and take nothing with you but the clothes your wearing. That will get ya thinking right ;D 

--- End quote ---

I agree.  Head for the woods for the weekend and try to feed yourself (bringing safety food of course).  Set some snares, gather wood, and then try to build a fire.  Necessity will inspire you.

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