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Im trying to cut up some old propane & butane gas cylinders and i need to get the valve off to flush it out - they dont want to budge - anybody done this before can give me some advice? Do they just unscrew conventionally or is there a trick, reverse thread super glue or some such? Cheers Nick

Found this fascinating video made in 1955 showing how a chap made a beautiful sporran - http://ssa.nls.uk/film.cfm?fid=0958 Really interesting to see him using a head knife to cut thongs - using rubber solution to stick the leather. cutting filigree all sorts Made me quite jealous Enjoy...

Hi Planning a trip to tanzania - ive been reccommended mefloquine and doxycycline. Mefloquine is the most effective but seems to have some dodgy side effects - not sure which way to go Does anybody have experience of these drugs one way or the other Cheers Nick

Brand new gransfors froe for christmas - but it doesnt come with a sheath - so time to get creative. wanted a sheath that would not only slip on the head whilst in use but one that i could knock the handle out and attach it to make it easier to store & pack. Basically its an oblong sheath that...

I imagine some of you have seen this - but for those who havent there is a site http://wtp2.appspot.com/wheresthepath.htm which gives you a segment of OS map with the matching ariel photo & i believe there are all sort of links to download data to the GPS etc AND ITS FREE Seems like a great idea...

Inspired by Jed - one of the instructors on the artic course i recently purchased a frosts hoof knife for the princley sum of £11 The bent over end snapped off cleanly but i think that i will rework the handle to make more of a thumb notch Cheers Nick

Folks Would anybody want to come in on a ventile bulk buy with me. I have an offer for some first quality Ventile cloth direct from the mill. This is L34 the lightest weight cotton 165-180 gsm and is undyed natural which is a tan/sand colour. It is the end of a special order and is not...

Folks Im planning a little talk on edged tools and as a caution I would like to sprinkle it with some focussed shots of injuries caused by knives axes machetes etc as a result of inattention, inexperience, bad conditions or just plain 'taking your eye off the ball' for an instance. and also...

Getting ready for my upcoming trip to Norway in January I started to look for a decent bushsaw but decided that they were all a bit too heavy big or complex for the 15kg weight limit on RyanAir so I decided to make my own. The design is based on a photo I found on the web. The idea is...

Im organising a day with a butcher who is going to teach a few of us how to clean & dress pheasants etc. I originally offered it up the the Kent Meet guys and i have one spare space. It should be an interesting session - we'll be camping in some woods near Pratts Bottom in Kent. follow the...

Capn Badger I saw this and thought of you http://talklikeapirateday.com/wordpress/ Arrrrrrrghhh Cheers (n a tot o' rum) Nick

OK For a surprise on my birthday SWMBO bought me a whole frozen octopus about 300mm head to toe, er tentacle. whatever. No Worries Anybody got any ideas what I can do with it - NO - how to cook it!! Doesnt have to be bushcrafty - does have to be tasty. Do you have to gut them like...

Hi all Im contemplating buying one of these http://www.supertent.co.uk/images/31_09_sfcombosystem.jpg for a trip to norway next january i like the idea of joining two bags together or using them seperately, i also REALLY like the centre seam burst out zip, particularly as Ill be in a Lavvu...

Here are a few pics of my (growing) collection of knives that I have made. Id appreciate comments or feedback. First attempt was handling a Kay Vistrom scandi blade. Handle is reindeer horn and curly birch with brass and fibre spacers, the handle shape just evolved as it went but its mega...

Can anybody help with identifing some fungi that I found this morning I think that tehse areCharcoal burners (Russula Cyanoxantha). but they had a distinct reddish cast to the colouring and some of them were quite white/yellow are they likely to be yellow swamp russula or just an...

Saw this sign all over france - hows that for enlightened Cheers Nick

Folks Need a new map case/ cover for hiking etc & I could use some recommendations etc what do you all think??

Just picked up a new wisperlite and need some advice What is 'white gas' where do I get it and what alternatives are there What fuels can I run on this kit and what are the pros & cons Can I carry fuel in the bottle with the pump screwed in or should i use the stopper and pu the pump in just...

Hey is anybody else going to be on this course with me?

I plan to try cooking a chicken in a similar method to Ray's Fish technique, buterflyed out on a stick. I have looked for spatchcock recipies and they all seem to just say cut out the backbone and press it flat. I think it may cook better, and spread on the frame more easily if it is filletted...