Tony Stanzione – artist, GC, master fixer – assembled this re-make of the classic sled (origins Dutch ‘slee’ or slide) from some of the finest materials – tropical wood scraps, second hand Atomic skis and spare shop materials. Sleds were used as far back as ancient Egypt to haul material, but early models are found on excavated Viking Ships. Winter wonderlands are fewer these days, but the beauty is a stand out among a crowd of plastic toboggans, and will hope to be hitting the slopes (of Prospect Park) some day soon.Â
Washed up on beach — from inland.
“Mother nature coming back to bite us.” – An observer on the scene at Rockaway Beach, where much of the seven mile stretch of boardwalk is made from tropical Rainforest woods.
The Imaginary Surf Co.
Surfing, boardwalk salvage, the Rainforests – it all comes together at the Imaginary Surfboard Co. Dave Murphy; designer-maker-surfer, bearded Brooklynite, is pictured here at the Unique NYC event (Nov. 17-18, 2012) in Chelsea. Incorporating reclaimed Ipe and Cumaru wood detailing and scraps from Patagonia body suits, the handcrafted and engineered boards elevate the body surfing experience and bring it down to ocean level.
rising out of the wreckage: boardwalks after Sandy
The future of boardwalks in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy are still uncertain. Proceeds from the high value hardwoods can play a role in support of re-building the local communities.
Reclaim v. Mulch
When antique lumber isn’t reclaimed for flooring, paneling, furniture and other applications, it’s taken to the dump or wood chippers like this one under the BQE in Brooklyn, generally ending up as dyed mulch for landscaping.
Scrap Wood Geometry
