Panabas, aka Bruticus Maximus...

Rick · 26th March 2005, 03:51 PM

The most important tool would probably be the adze Bill .
After that the gimlet ; now the panabas could be used for shaping the edges of planking but at 3+ pounds it would be quite a burdensome tool to use all day . A drawknife , or plane would be better suited for the job .

Federico · 26th March 2005, 07:12 PM

Big difference between Sulu and Mindanao Moros. While Sulu was more known for its sea oriented endeavors, Mindanao did have extensive agriculture, and ag played a big part particularly for the Sultanate Buayan in their trade roles (rice for jungle products or sea products). However, both groups did have agricultural infrastructures, though in Sulu not as robust as Mindanao. This is part of the reason why Spain was so enamoured with Mindanao, with the arable land they had hoped it could be the rice basket (so to speak) of PI. Part of the reason it is so popular right now for Xtian colonization from other islands, ag land.

tom hyle · 26th March 2005, 07:31 PM

Everyone's got to eat.

Rick · 26th March 2005, 07:56 PM

Can be found here :
http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/corps/index.html

Going back to browsing these excellent pictures .

26th March 2005, 03:51 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,340	The most important tool would probably be the adze Bill . After that the gimlet ; now the panabas could be used for shaping the edges of planking but at 3+ pounds it would be quite a burdensome tool to use all day . A drawknife , or plane would be better suited for the job . Last edited by Rick; 26th March 2005 at 07:18 PM.

26th March 2005, 07:56 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,340	Philippine Photos Can be found here : http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/corps/index.html Going back to browsing these excellent pictures .

26th March 2005, 07:12 PM	#2
Federico Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA Posts: 312	Big difference between Sulu and Mindanao Moros. While Sulu was more known for its sea oriented endeavors, Mindanao did have extensive agriculture, and ag played a big part particularly for the Sultanate Buayan in their trade roles (rice for jungle products or sea products). However, both groups did have agricultural infrastructures, though in Sulu not as robust as Mindanao. This is part of the reason why Spain was so enamoured with Mindanao, with the arable land they had hoped it could be the rice basket (so to speak) of PI. Part of the reason it is so popular right now for Xtian colonization from other islands, ag land.

26th March 2005, 07:31 PM	#3
tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	Everyone's got to eat.