Recent content by WoodGnome

It is. I've only swung it a little without actually creating something, but I have to say that I really do like it. The handle just feels as if made for my hands. I have full control from every angle and on every bit of the handle. The old handle had that angular shape which is now gone...

Thanks alot. I think it definitely has the looks but I still have to work out something for more functionality for the next time... :D

Hey there, I purchased a Robin Wood carving hatchet but the masks were out of stock, so I had to make one myself. I decided to try a rather trational style... IMGP0778 by DerWaldschrat1, auf Flickr The button is a piece of deer antler: IMGP0780 by DerWaldschrat1, auf Flickr The mask is...

I'd definitely stay away of any oil that easily goes rancid (meaning olive oil in particular)... The smell can get really bad. Linseed is good, as well as any oil that is used for furniture, finish with bee's wax.

Make a knife out of it (no steel):

Knife stand: Mirror frame: Send them to me? :naughty:

Hey guys, I've stumbled over this Australian homesteading series called "Gourmet Farmer" a while ago and thought this might be of interest. The search didn't show this in here, so I'll just put it up. All episodes (3 seasons) are available on youtube (some of them will require a more detailed...

But that's the point actually. Romania is an excellent example imho. Wildlife can thrive there because - especially in the Carpatian Mountains - the landscape can't be changed as easily as it could in the rest of Europe because of the geological structure and of course there is not so much...

Sounds great. Here are two recipe's my gran had for quince: Quince Jelly Ingredients: 2 kg quince 40 ml lemon juice 1 small organic lemon jam sugar 1:1 (l:kg) 1.5 l water Procedure: 1. Wipe the quinces with a kitchen towel. Wash them, then cut out the stem and the blossom remains. 2. Dice the...

Hear, hear... didn't we have a wee talk about quince trees not being in your orchard (yet) earlier this year and now you're getting one? That rocks! I hardly know any fruit in the northern part of the world that is as versatile as quince in processing.

I like your stuff. Just if you want some more hardware to try out: Someone introduced this piece of art on another forum and I think about getting some cause it looks really, really neat... BEHOLD! The Tribe One PackTach Set: How to use: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oAyhO5kAG0...

You can try a hacksaw or one of those tile saws.

Don't get that one. Petromax has great stuff, but the HL1 definitely is not among it. You could go for the Feuerhand at the same price range, which is okay, but won't last forever either or you invest a little more and get the Dietz Hurricane Lantern in brass...

Well, although I haven't seen it you could try the following: 1. Wet leather a little with water. 2. Put a damp tissue or towel on the stains. 3. CAREFULLY press an iron on the towel/tissue (where the spots are of course). Ideally the glue you used is not water-soluble. It will heat up and get...

The colour is really stunning. Nice job. Wish I could taste.