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Derrick judges by the length of the wood what size to make a basket.
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A native of Leesville (Lexington County), Derrick came from a long line of basketmakers. His grandfather, William Derrick, farmed and made baskets in the Saluda River bottoms where Lake Murray is...
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John Derrick explains why learning to split wood is the most difficult aspect of basket making.
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Derrick discusses how to make rims for baskets.
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John Derrick talks about where to find the ideal white oak for splitting.
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John Derrick talks about why his baskets are unique.
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John Derrick talks about the skills he learned from his father.
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Derrick finishes the rim on a split oak basket and prepares to attach the handle.