Recent content by winst0nsmith

Thanks for the reply. Hmm, not really positive, things have been particularly crap of late but that's no reason to stop trying to make the world a better place.

Hiya folks, been a member for years but not been on for years too so though a re-intro would be good. Live in W Wales, bushcrafter by hobby first, then homelessness second (4 times in 10 years), got a gaff for now but volitile place so may be back under the tarp again soon. Cyclist and bike...

Ooops, no affiliation etc etc, just spotted some bargains, hope it helps some folk start their kit.

Hultafors knife £3.09. http://www.my-tool-shed.co.uk/p1015004/Hultafors_Craftmans_Knife_HVK/product_info.html Hultafors axe £20.89, I already have one of these and am very happy with it, bit of a jack-of-all-master-of-none but a good all-rounder. (Bit long for one hand, bit short for two...

Best way of removing brambles in my experience is a slasher or a sickle for clearance coupled with an 18" metal spike. It really helps lever out the bulb and lets you chase down the taproot. Anything with a wooden handle is simply not up to bramble rooting, you just need more leverage than it...

£6.99, £9.98 inc P&P http://www.barnitts.co.uk/products/details/37809.html No affiliation etc, etc, just a cheap deal I've spotted.

Sounds good to me.

Yup, let's do it before it gets colder.

Another conternder for the titile... http://www.simondale.net/house/

I was wondering why wood was necessary for a slingshot, then it became apparent that catapaults was what was meant. You might want to speak to Paul at Forking Good Catapaults, he knows his stuff... http://www.forkinggoodcatapults.com/

Saftery pins Tweezers Scissors Various plasters Butterfly stutures Individual wet wipes and antiseptic wipes Triangular bandage Crepe bandage Gause pads Menolin pads Micropore tape Tampons Mirror Curved needle with thin fishing line pre-attached Strip of 30/500 Co-codamol Rubbing...

Hi Simon, I hope all is well. Any chance of sending that crook knife from the swap please? It's been a while.

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I unearthed my grandfathers WWII issue knife the other day (blade, can-opener and marlin-spike) it's a bit corroded, stiff and the main blade is slightly bent. I would love to refurb it but a quick search only gives the idea of soaking it in vinegar but I'm not sure of how it would effect the...

Nice work, very impressive.