Recent content by happybonzo

Yes, but that's sold out IIRC - so if you want one of the new print run I'd get my name on the list.

Some of you may know of the legendary Vehicle Dependent Expedition Guide already. Second hand it sells for stupid money on Ebay and Amazon; try around £200 It seems that there is going to be a reprint and that one can pre-order it. It is probably the finest guide for anyone who has any...

Has anyone made a charcoal kiln using an old oil drum? I've used the large kilns that measure about 6ft across but want something smaller for some woodlands that I have just got. I am restoring them to Coppice rotation and as they haven't been worked for at least 50 years there will be a lot...

Kelly/Volcano/Irish/Ghillie Kettles Has anyone seen any good deals on this type of kettle? I've had a look at Fleabay but they are no better than buying direct.

Many thanks for that - mine was "borrowed" by some piece of S*&t - may he/she rot in Hell.

Does anyone know of an alternative to the UCO candle lanterns? I'm sure that they're very good but I cannot justify £25+ for one - also, I'm sure that I never paid that sort of money for my old lantern 'cos I'm too mean :)

Has anyone some suggestions for a folder? I want one for my son in law and would not want to spend more than £50 to £60. Also, if it does "fold" and locks the blade, does that make it illegal to carry, use and own?

Its a shame when some "celebrity" endorsement puts one off buying a product, isn't it. I've found Craghoppers to be quite reasonable kit but I would prefer not to have poor Mr Grylls name stuck on it.

If you buy something then you are pleased with it: If you are sold something then, generally, you are not pleased with it When I have had to teach new Staff I have always tried to impress this on them. If you say " I bought this car / lawnmower / shirt" then you can be pretty d**n sure that...

You're right - they seem identical :lmao:

This has probably been asked before but here goes. What's better, stainless or carbon steel for a blade? I should imagine that you can get a better edge on a carbon steel than stainless? The advantage of stainless is that it shouldn't rust or discolour to same degree that ordinary steel...

So that's what the Israelis were trying to do in Gaza

The only problem I've had is when I forget that its a pull saw. I also like the way blade is kept safe whereas with the majority of this type of saw, the blade folds over and it "don't 'arf 'urt Doctor" :)

I think that's the answer, isn't it? Time, how much have you got to spare. I just want a wet. I haven't got time to faf about because that's time lost when I could be cutting. I just felt a bit of a fraud, that's all.

I use one of these Wilkinson pruning saws. I have used Silkies and cannot for the life of me say that they are worth the money charged for them.