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    Owen Bush forged knife tv show

    Not sure if anyone else caught this program on BBC4 yesterday, called handmade no2 metal Blade smith Owen Bush makes a knife and the film has no speech or music just filming the process, it is on catch up if you missed it. About 30 mins. Apologies if this has been posted elsewhere I tried...
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    Cow horn advice

    Hi all Just after advice please, I have a large highland cattle cow horn, I would like to polish the horn and so after advice how to undertake the task, what grit, etc. Any advice welcome so that's in advance. KR
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    Possible Pouch Leon made for me

    Hi all I just wanted to show what a great piece of work Leon has made of a possibles pouch for me. It is his design but to my size requirements, the colour is made by Leon mixing dyes, it is all hand made using natural products (linen thread) and the Cernunnos imprint is from a stamp I had...
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    Cleaning a skull

    Hello folks I found a bit of road kill and want to clean and keep the skull (not human :)), it has been stripped of most of its hide but I think the brain is still in there as smelly mush. Has anyone any tips how to get a good clean skull? Thanks in advance Freelander
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    Winter top tips?

    Hello all I have been asked to produce a weekly top survival/safety tip at work and wondered what sort of tips any one here has that they would not mind sharing. Nothing to drastic, it started because I mentioned to someone that they should wear on old pair of wooly socks over their shoes to...
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    Question re: Leather thickness?

    I wonder if any one can help me with a silly question I have. What sort of thickness of leather is best used if you wish to stamp a design on it? Reason I ask, I am trying to look at the possibility of using leather as a token/medallion for a grading scheme we are trying to introduce at my...
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    Living Willow Structure advice

    Advice wanted. I have been asked to make a couple of living willow domes for the children's school, I have one other parent who will help They are coming in "kit" form. Loose withies I guess in about two weeks. Having never made one, my question is has anyone any experience they can share...
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    Jeremiah Johnson DVD

    In case anyone may be interested ADSA are selling "Jeremiah Johnson" DVD' for £2.00. That's cheaper than the online chaps.
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    Home - youtube

    If you have 1 hr 30 min to spare, you may wish to watch this film. The photography in this film is really something, takes about 6 mins to get going. Captures most of the planet, with a nice soundtrack. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqxENMKaeCU Or type "Home (English with subtitles)"...
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    Seeking advice - Lowa mountain boots

    Hi Guys I'm seeking advice. I need a new pair of boots and I am considering a pair of Lowa Mountain Boots. My Brasher boots are about to retire. So my question is how do you rate them? I have wide feet “G” fitting and before making the effort to visit a supplier to try them on, I am...
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    The Wild Food Year Book

    Not sure if this has a post already, apologies if it has. I saw this Cook Book in W.H.Smiths the other day price £9.99. Its a collection of recipes from the Country Kitchen Magazine featuring natures larder. Thought in may be of interest to someone. Try this link for the publishers for...
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    Silva model 58 compass - any good?

    Greetings to you all at Bushcraft, being a new member. I am thinking of buying a Silva model 58 compass (boat/car use). Has anyone used one and had good/bad dealings with it?. Or are there any other suggestions of other makes for dual use in the car and boat. I know it seems odd to ask...