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Tinkering Over Time – An “Off-Grid” Conversation with Michael Cadwallader Owen

Tinkering Over Time – An “Off-Grid” Conversation with Michael Cadwallader Owen

A conversation with Michael Owen, a self-made maker, handyman, and tinkerer from NY state.

Posted by Nick Normal | Wednesday November 14th, 2012 4:50 AM

Categories: General, Makers | 2 Comments


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