The clogmaker
The
clogmaker wouid usually fell the trees himself with an axe and vould cut
it into 12 to 15 inch logs.
His favourite
woods were the elm, the alder, the beech and the poplar. The latter, being
light, was reserved for making clogs for the elderly.
The logs
were cut, shaped and hollowed out by a variety of tools which can be seen
at the back of the workshop. The clogs were left to dry for six months
before sale. Clogs for Sunday wear were varnished and blackened.
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Hachette"
"Paroir"
"Cuiller"
"Boutoir"
