A man using a tool to cut rubber from tires that he then uses to sell to furniture makers who use them as the foundation of furniture; Camaguey, Cuba

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Jimmy, the man in this seven image series makes his living taking rubber tires and using a tool he invented, cuts the tires into rubber strips that he then sells to a local furniture maker that uses them as the foundation of his furniture, mainly sofas and cushioned chairs, to give them support and make them comfortable to sitting in.

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Size: 4000px × 6000px
Location: Camaguey, Cuba
Photo credit: © Luciano Leon / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: Yes

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