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Harvest mites in April? I didn't know they were about all the time like that............I've got a Springer who's prone to the mites, and Demodex and all the others, but she only ever gets 'em in Autumn...............
So that's what I've learned today....................thanks & atb mac
So that's what I've learned today....................thanks & atb mac
I've learned that I still get black bogies from using charcoal as well as regular coal. But there's no sulphurous stench which is nice.
Spoon carving with green wood is waaaay easier than with seasoned wood. Consequently I can get a tooled finish.
But you don't like a tooled finish
Say rather I prefer a sanded finish. However, that doesn't mean i don't want to have the tool skills to be able to create a tooled finish.
Besides, I didn't have any sandpaper with me when I made my latest spoon, so a tooled finish was the only option.
I'll probably sand it later
Dont take a lavvu family camping - spent most of the weekend giving tours and chatting about it.
Alas it wasn't me that made it.
I was talking to a bow maker and fletcher at a living history event and it was he who made it. Basically it was just a stave length piece of split hazel which he shaped to a gentle taper at each end.
He reckoned the draw to be about 30 pounds.
I've learnt how to start a fire using Maya Dust and a striker (probably doesn't sound like anything to get excited about, but I am fairly chuffed)
I've also learnt how to set-up and take down a stop and go fire whilst at the same time protecting the area around it from catching (thanks to Greg for that!)
I've also learnt how to set-up and take down a stop and go fire whilst at the same time protecting the area around it from catching (thanks to Greg for that!)
bummer 
I learned a bit more about working with leather, that having a set system and making things on a production line basis is the way to go!
Dave
I learned a bit more about working with leather, that having a set system and making things on a production line basis is the way to go!
Dave
greensurfingbear
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
I learnt that country roads wet weather and pots holes aren't good for my car spun and now have two flat tyres
Orric
spun and now have two flat tyresOrric
Today whilst Woodturning I have learn't 2 lessons.
1. concentrate on what you are doing
2. that I have now mastered sharping of the roughing gouge.
Working away toady with a neck ache, I find the tool rest needs lifting ever so slightly. So thinking to myself "I wish my neck wasn't so sore" and in my own little world went about my little routine for lifting the tool rest.
Being a roughing gauge and a round shape it rolls off anything I put it on, so to save searching for it on the floor I grab it between my legs.
This technique has worked well with me for many years, well until today that is
I go to place gauge in between legs, like I have countless times before not really taking much notice that I was holding it the other way round.:yikes:
Yep you guessed it, pointy bit facing me. And promptly stabbed myself in the leg
I feel inside my trousers, nothing. I look at my trousers. Not even a mark left, I think " that was lucky" and carry on. About 5 minutes later I feel a sticky sensation and have a wet leg. Oh carp it was worse than I thought
A quick first aid job later, consisting of a sheet of paper towel and masking tape and it was back into the house to fight with the first aid cupboard to look for the plasters that are always at the back and at the bottom
1. concentrate on what you are doing
2. that I have now mastered sharping of the roughing gouge.
Working away toady with a neck ache, I find the tool rest needs lifting ever so slightly. So thinking to myself "I wish my neck wasn't so sore" and in my own little world went about my little routine for lifting the tool rest.
Being a roughing gauge and a round shape it rolls off anything I put it on, so to save searching for it on the floor I grab it between my legs.
This technique has worked well with me for many years, well until today that is
I go to place gauge in between legs, like I have countless times before not really taking much notice that I was holding it the other way round.:yikes:
Yep you guessed it, pointy bit facing me. And promptly stabbed myself in the leg
I feel inside my trousers, nothing. I look at my trousers. Not even a mark left, I think " that was lucky" and carry on. About 5 minutes later I feel a sticky sensation and have a wet leg. Oh carp it was worse than I thought
A quick first aid job later, consisting of a sheet of paper towel and masking tape and it was back into the house to fight with the first aid cupboard to look for the plasters that are always at the back and at the bottom
Biker
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
D'oh moment indeed there Joe. Get well soon.
I learned only yesterday that this reputation of birds of prey having really keen eyesight is a myth. Unless there's a sparrowhawk out there living in Pembrokeshire who is the Mr Magoo of the avian kingdom.
SEE LINK HERE.
I learned only yesterday that this reputation of birds of prey having really keen eyesight is a myth. Unless there's a sparrowhawk out there living in Pembrokeshire who is the Mr Magoo of the avian kingdom.
SEE LINK HERE.
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I learned two things recently:
1. Where to get a decent lump of marcasite for my stone age fire kit.
2. Carving a spoon with green ash is a delight beyond compare when you are used to seasoned birch.
1. Where to get a decent lump of marcasite for my stone age fire kit.
2. Carving a spoon with green ash is a delight beyond compare when you are used to seasoned birch.
I have learn't that Turning seasoned Ash on the lathe is hard work, and hitting a hidden split with the parting tool is quite scary:yikes:
I have also Found I seem to be quite lucky. As said lump of ash was shattered off the face plate, and flying towards my face............
By some miracle it split into 2 pieces and passed either side of me.
I put down the tools, turned off the lathe. And thought to myself "I think I'll stop turning for today":notworthy
I have also Found I seem to be quite lucky. As said lump of ash was shattered off the face plate, and flying towards my face............
By some miracle it split into 2 pieces and passed either side of me.
I put down the tools, turned off the lathe. And thought to myself "I think I'll stop turning for today":notworthy
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