Heat treating The starting material in its raw form (as in a handsaw) is a medium carbon spring steel, that has been commercially heat treated [...]
My bushcraft is predominantly about interacting with nature – the landscape, the animals, the plants, the air and clouds. And, more importantly, what that brings [...]
The adjustable pot hanger is excellent because it is simple and quick to put together. The pieces are easy to find and can easily be scaled up or down in size to accommodate different weights of pots or kettles.
First Impressions Unless you’ve been living under a rock for years, I’m sure you will have come across a head torch. They come in all [...]
Carving is great social fun for all and an inclusive task. Still, steps and considerations are needed when working with young children, and even inexperienced adults.
'After the failed attempt at cold forging a shallow gouge, I decided that it was time to turn up the heat.' Dave Budd shares how to make great tools from old handsaws.
Cold formed hook tools No bushcrafters’ tool kit would be complete without a spoon carving hook or three. Normally these would be formed hot, when [...]
A week camping in mid-February may sound mad, but with warm fires, great food and relaxing company, it's always a warm and friendly experience for all.
Well who doesn’t like cooking outside, but who really likes collecting fire wood, if you’re like me the latter isn’t much fun so how do [...]
Snugpak have come up trumps again with a sleep system to take a look at. Let’s have a look at what they have sent… All [...]
Let me introduce you to a man who has taken it upon himself to turn what he enjoys into more. What do I mean by [...]
First Look The Statosphere is the smallest tent I have ever used, I say tent as it’s more than just a bivvi bag. I’m sure [...]
First Look My review jacket came in olive and I really like the colour, it blends nicely into the outdoors without being too “military”, not [...]
The HS6R is a rechargeable head torch which packs one heck of a punch, a 1400 lumens punch. First view: The body of the torch [...]
Review of the Fenix ShadowMaster headlight with video of lighting modes in action.
Using various edged tools is common for any bushcrafter, so carrying a first aid kit is essential. Apart from the usual assortment of plasters and [...]
What is Waxing the Thread? The twice a year magazine has been produced by GDH Leatherworker since 2018 and is one of the few publications [...]
Dave Budd tells us about managing his woodland and harvesting the wood he needs to make tools and craft items. Most of us think of [...]
Making fire without lighter or matches seems to be one of the main skills that people associate with bushcraft, and here I am going to [...]
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