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Being blind and deaf hasn't stopped carpenter Tony Meli, who makes ornate creations in his workshop by touch

Despite being born deaf and losing his sight at 32, Tony Meli is still making things in his workshop. (ABC News: Donal Sheil)

Tony Meli may be blind and deaf, but in his personal workshop, he is capable of things that defy belief.

The 54-year-old from Jerrabomberra in southern New South Wales communicates using a special form of Auslan where he holds peoples' hands while they sign to him.

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