Recent content by JulesC

If the cord is snapping in the middle then it must be rubbing against something. Probably against itself or the drill. If its the drill its slipping so pull it tighter, get a stiffer bow to pull against. If the cord is wearing because its rubbing against itself you need to keep your...

I'm interested in the fact that no-one mentioned Woodland Ways 1 year or 2 year courses, they are a lot more that £500, but they were not on the list. Anyone have experience of them? I've met the Wilderness Survival Skills and read Joe's book, also read lots of Paul Kirtley stuff at Frontier...

Yes, you MUST have landowner's permission first and foremost, going with an air rifle without permission could be serious. Traps again need permission and the snares cannot constrict i.e. strangle they must hold but expand. You MUST check at least twice per day and you must remove or...

Guys thanks. Might start with CrosslandKelly's tarp solution, play around and see what I like and then decided. Thanks again.

Hi guys, I've just returned from a week in Finland, where it was quite mild, who says climate change is fictitious, I have the chance to buy a Laavu, Loue or a sami-style Teepee (this can be modified to become a Laavu) they're about €500 - the Loue would be c€300 - having slept in the fixed...

Me four then... I used lanolin currently my fave rejuvenating compound for anything & everything, I even look 10 years younger myself :-) NB - Care softening the shoulder straps as too soft and the "Sam Browne" type studs pop out too readily :-( I do like the vintage feel and the the fact...

Mr Hill, You've got a new site, like it - no affiliate just a lust for his lovely crafted products.

Excellent article, clear, concise and informative. Many thanks.

Just found this posting - any news are they still up for £15 + £5?? Thanks in advance, Jules

(dare I say artificial) scarcity = increase in price! Its easier to make fewer and sell fewer at higher price for the same turnover with a lower cost, but please ignore that information Mark as I keep looking at your site and preparing/role playing the conversation with SWMBO.

I guess a bit of all - general economic doubts, quite expensive (unless you're hoping to make money as a long long term investment) especially when compared to some of our brethren's output on here and lack of background PR about how great Uncle Ray is and perhaps as Tilley said we're all buying...

Freebies thrown in, item sitting in stock, has the bottom fallen out of the market for £450 knives, has the market for knives collapsed entirely? http://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Product/989-The-Ray-Mears-Bushcraft-Knife-Woodlore-30th-Anniversary-Edition/ Hope not for everyone involved but...

For my two pennorth I'd add willow to the list but all the above work too - one thing about technique - I've spent many an hour turning myself into a puddle of spittle, sweat and lactic acid in pursuit of fire - actually slower & steadier (ok still quite exhausting) is far better - more coal is...

I've got a Scout Group to teach this too so was looking for bearing block solution and found ASDA have little steel egg cups (four for £3). I split the top from the bottom and mounted the bottom (a more shallow cup) into a wooden block then put two of the now bottom-less upper (egg) receptacles...

Thanks - shame as London is always a bugger to get into & around and not really do-able with a dozen or so Scouts!