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Spring last year I stuffed up one shoulder and still have a major rotator cuff injury. Can't lift left arm above shoulder height. In May, it is peat cutting season. I reckon I can cut the peat ok, the problem is in transporting the dried peat up to the road. Normally I fill sacks (about...

Notes from an amateur user. Nomenclature; a scythe is the tool with a long handle for two hands. Yes, the thing usually shown carried by Death <sigh, if you own a scythe you have to put up with juvenile jokes about death). A sickle (or grass hook) is the short thing that used to be on the soviet...

My workshop space is permanently damp and all tools stored in there are prone to rust. The scythe, sickle and billhook seem to survive ok, with a bit of cleaning. Knives and chisels aren't too bad, just clean them up now and then. The real problem is with saws. I have some nice hand saws and a...

I've run this by Tony and I'm hoping that you're happy to help. Friend of a friend is crowdfunding to raise money for a specialist trike for their disabled son. Details here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/lincolnstomcattrike?ref=pageredirect It is the sort of thing where lots of...

It's not exactly bushcrafting, but a bunch of us met up at the Tan Hill pub, cycling from various locations (and distances). Most staying in a bunkhouse in the pub, but some camped: There is flat ground for about 6-8 small tents. It is windswept, but firm ground (pegs don't go in far so make...

Was away camping on the weekend - just car camping. Chucked stuff in the car, got to campsite. When I opened up the cooking gear the lighter in there was corroded solid. It had got wet when I was out last, a month or two back, but I hadn't left it sitting in water, it was in a dry pan. damn...

Unable to find my home-made meths stove and wanting something cheap and compact, I bought a firedragon stove and fuel http://bcbin.com/product/firedragon-folding-cooker-mk-ii/ I got the fuel from Cotswolds camping who incidentally are one of the cheapest sources at £2.50 for 6 blocks. 3 blocks...

I have a reaction welding mask - it is clear until the welding flash starts then it goes dark. Was doing some welding on the weekend, it was fairly sunny with the sun shining over my head and into the mask. Several times I had the feeling the mask wasn't darkening - the flash from arc was...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-39418054 They look pretty healthy

I need to replace some woodwork on a barge. It isn't structural and I can't afford hardwood prices at the likes of Howarth timber. All they offer is 'redwood' or 'whitewood'. Most of the boat's external wood is good quality pine. Trouble is, I'm having difficulty finding this. Cladding in...

Has anyone made a block (or bench) for chopping or adzing by bolting together 5"x5" timbers? I don't have any way of easily getting hold of a suitable stump, but can get to the usual diy places. Ideally I'd like to make the sort of bench described here...

Last Sunday I went out for a bike ride (on the road). A couple of years ago this wouldn't have been any big deal, but I've been off the bike completely for a year due to a busted arm. Only a couple of day rides since then. I wanted to get up to Middleham if I could, and planned to go across to...

There is a guy called Steven Payne who made a pilgrimage from Southampton to Canterbury in authentic costume, including carrying a coracle (he'd made the coracle). He had an accident in the river Wye at LLandogo and lost his coracle. If there is anyone in the area, can they keep an eye out...

My wife has a wall-mounted candlestick, a steel one with 6 swing-out arms. It was (badly) painted black and now rust has broken out (while stored in the garage). As it was covered in drips of candlewax, while removing the wax with hot water I tried just rubbing the rust off and rewaxing, but...

18 months old currently in York. No issues, just the owner has decided the dog is too big (!) I've heard about this via a friend (who has a very large dog herself). If someone is interested, I can put them in touch.

We planted a tree 18 months ago, didn't harvest any fruit last year. What a mistake and waste. This year was a bumper harvest. MrsC decided she's going to make crab apple wine and we set to harvesting. 23lbs from one little tree! I tried eating some, they are actually really sweet and juicy...

I've been away for a week in the Lakes, up in Martindale. Stayed in an old shooting lodge, called 'The Bungalow'. No electricity. Gas mantle lights only. Tin bungalow with lovely inside lined with antlers. The candlesticks are the bottom third of a deer leg. Three double bedrooms with huge...

This thursday The change shouldn't affect us, it is the so-called 'zombie knife' legislation. Link to actual legislation here: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/803/article/2/made Text of the amendment below. Note the 'AND' in the list. The amendment is to block import and sale of...

Not your normal bushy tool, I know. Actually I need these for garden use. The Mrs was grumbling that I was going to break her secateurs cause I was cutting branches too thick. She has a point - my right hand is fairly strong. So, are Felco worth the money? My left hand is pretty much useless...

http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/14248227.York_RSPCA_appeals_for_help_with_flood_repairs/ the appeal is askiung for money, but what they need is an area of woods and scrub clearing and paths repairing. I've broken my arm so I'm no use