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    Lidl Bench Grinder/Sander Heads Up

    Is there a better purchase that would do a similar job for similar money? Ade
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    Lidl Bench Grinder/Sander Heads Up

    Quick question for anyone who already has one of these, how easy is it to source replacement sanding belts or belts in different grits for these? Anyhelp gratefully received Ade
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    KIT CLEAROUT- various quality items

    Binoculars arrived safe and sound today Thanks Ade
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    KIT CLEAROUT- various quality items

    Pm sent re binoculars Ade
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    Ideal Handle Length For 2lb Axe Head

    Thought it mightbe a decent size for maybe a camp axe ?? Not too sure really. Would like to make a handle from scratch but have neither the timber to make it, or the handle to pattern from unfortunately, so I think it will have to be a shop bought job for the moment. Have had a look and can...
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    Ideal Handle Length For 2lb Axe Head

    Hi All, As the thread title states really. I have picked up an old axe head marked (after rubbing the rust off) CT Skelton Sheffield with a large 2 stamped into the head as well which I'm guessing is the weight, from the car boot for 50p this morning. I would like to put a new handle in but am...
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    Fitting New Handle

    That's good to hear it cost the princely sum of £2 :-) Ade
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    Fitting New Handle

    Thanks guys thats exactly what I needed to know, I have managed to get the broken wooden handle out, that was a job in itself as it was broken off inside the head itself. I have found that its a Cornelius Whitehouse and Sons from Cannock which means it hasnt travelled far as thats only about10...
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    Fitting New Handle

    Hi All, Just wondered if anyone knew of a tutorial or had any experience / advice to offer on how to fit replacement handle to a slash hook, picked up a head with a broken handle at a local car boot and am keen to bring it back to life. I have ordered some rivets and wondered would they need...
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    Bushcraft Show

    If it was bad yesterday afternoon, I live about 5 miles away and about 7 o'clock yeaterday evening we had a thunderstorm with quite a large amount of rain as well, so unfortunately thats only going to make it worse and its currently raining now as well. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news Ade
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    Lowa Mountain Boots

    Just seen that these are now available in brown! Does anyone have particular experience with these boots especially with regard to how long they last and sizing etc ie are they true to size or do I need to go up a size , if not going for the wide version which doesnt appear to be available in...
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    Alt-Berg Boots.

    If you dont mind me asking where in Wolverhampton did you find to try the boots on, as I am quite interested in having a look at a pair myself. Thanks Ade
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    British Army Cold Weather Boots

    As above does any have any of these and if so what do you think of them? What is the sizing like do they come up true or should I go for a size bigger for thicker socks? Thanks for any help.
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    Dyeing Leather Mittens

    Thanks for the replies, paint it on it is then. Ade
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    Dyeing Leather Mittens

    Can anyone offer any help with this? Thanks Ade
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    Dyeing Leather Mittens

    Hi all, I have bought a pair of swedish leather over mittens but am unimpressed with the white colour and would like to dye them. I have acquired some water based leather dye (enough to make up a litre of dye) and would like to know the best method of doing it. Do I wipe the dye on the...
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    Haix Montana Boots

    Do any members have any experience of these boots , good or bad? I have had some good feedback from one member on these boots but wondered if anyone has used them, before I take the plunge and part with the hard earned! Thanks for any assistance. :) Ade
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    Venture into new woods

    All woods belong to someone, surely you should seek the landowners permission before entering any woodland. How would you feel if people came into your private grounds intending to light fires without first asking permission. You were extremely lucky to meet an such an accomodating shooter, I...
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    New Program tonight: Surviving - with Chris Terrill

    What happened to episode 2 did I miss it?
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    New Knife

    http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=115645 Hi All, Just a quick post to say how pleased I am with a knife I recently purchased from Mark Hill (aka Hill Bill) on the forum. I bought a PNK2 with cocobolo scales as seen in Marks post above. I havent used the knife extensively but...