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    first carving of 2022

    Hello, he's a belter. Love it.
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    Carving is patience?

    Hello, nowt wrong with them spoons. well done. I would like to know what was your method of making the bevels on your carving knives? Did you just eyeball them or use some kind of jig, to get the angles. Like R V's post above i have got a farriers hoof knife to re purpose into a carving tool of...
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    In the (‘ole) Nick of time!

    Hello, happy new year to everyone, my he looks a bit peeved. I think he looks great. Regards Chris.
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    Got caught out yesterday.

    Hello everyone, about 3 years ago i had surgery on my hand. This was done at the local hospital in the operating room, under local anasethic. The surgeon also applied a tourniquet to my upper arm above my bicep. The surgery lasted about 20 mins. It wasn't the surgery that bother'd me it was...
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    DIY Moth Trap Results :)

    Hello everyone, when i was a young lad my granddad new a chap that collected moths and butterflies. He had an astounding collection, all mounted ,(set). He had a huge cabinet full of British butterflies. All recorded with dates, place ,common name, and scientific name etc. I used to love going...
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    Leather help.

    Punckrockcaveman and Woody Girl, thanks for taking the time to reply. I think i will bin it and get a new piece. Regards Chris.
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    Leather help.

    Hello everyone, i have been having a clear out ,with all the rubbish that gets thrown into the cupboard under the kitchen sink. I came across a piece of leather, but it is cover'd in grey mould. I would like to use it to have a go at making a sheath / pouch / container for my Svord peasant...
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    Boazu Bag: A Reindeer skin Ditty Bag.

    Hello, i have only just seen this, not been on the forums for a while. I real'y like the boreal bag the colour is nice and it looks nice and soft. Can i ask where you get your brass shackles from. This is some good work. Regards Chris.
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    Trout’mups

    Hello, they are neat, i like the turtle one the best. Regards Chris.
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    My first go at a knife..

    Hello everyone, there is something about yew that i like. Have you used the knife yet ,if so how do you rate the blank that you used. Regards Chris.
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    A short film about my leatherwork

    Hello everyone, just seen this, fantastic little video. You sir are a true craftsman. Regards Chris.
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    Second more simple field notes cover

    Hi everyone, nice leather cover. I realy like the tooling. Regards chris.
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    Spoons and a kuksa

    Hi everyone, scotte what tool did you use to hollow out the kuksa bowl. It looks quiet deep in the video. Nice one. Regards Chris.
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    Steampunk Tool Chest

    A great restoration, i would never thought of patinating the heads of the drawer label holder screws. I realy like the perfect pattern screwdrivers i have some that i intend to replace the scales on, when i get some appropriate wood for the job. Regards Chris.
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    Cooker & Eater

    Hi to everyone, nice spoons . Also sycamore is a good wood for cooking utensils. Thanks for taking the time to show them. Regards Chris. .
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    What do you use for spoon templates

    Hello everyone, just a thought, but would the thin coloured plastic chopping /cutting boards be any good for knife handle liners?. Regards Chris.
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    Would I be right in saying this is birch ?

    Hi everyone, mr cwcb, yes looks like it to me. In the second photo that shows the end of the log it looks as though it is starting to split in the centre. Get it cut in half down its length before it starts to tear itself apart. Good luck with whatever you have planed for it. Regards chris.
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    Couple of New Carving Tools

    Hello everyone, muddypaws i realy like your little gouge.Great thinking outside the box for the tin forge,love it. Just shows that you dont need to spend lots of ££s to overcome problems.Can i ask you if it is closed at the far end, or do you have a vent at both ends. Also what torch are you...
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    Link: basic carpentry and everything else!

    Hello everyone, great stuff, a veritable oracle of information. I have not scrolled halfway down the page yet. Regards Chris.
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    Uses for hook on a SAK

    Hi everyone, never used one(hook) have not got one. After seeing that vid i now want one. Regards chris.