1000 Barrows

1000 Barrows
Originally uploaded by Phil_Parker.

Is this keen or crazy ? At Woodex yesterday (smaller than the spring version but still worth a look especially since it's free to go in) the full display of 1000 wooden model wheelbarrows was on show.

The builder has spent years creating the same model in different woods. To be honest I didn't even know that there were 1000 different types of wood but there are.

Some are real oddballs too - poinsettia and rhododendron to name but two of the common plants harvested for this. Plenty of exotics too such as zebra wood.

It takes real dedication to pursue this sort of project and I'm glad someone has it because it really is a fascinating display. I did wonder how quickly he can make a barrow now though - practise makes perfect after all !