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A few years ago, I attended the woodlore campcraft course. Part of the course concentrated on making camp furniture by binding lengths of wood by looping a length of fencing wire round the wood, then twisting the wire loop with the handle of a pair of pliers. This struck me as being a wonderful...

I have a Scandi forest axe to swap. Good condition, only used for one week on course. Any offers?

I have been trying for ages to get involved in instructing bushcraft, but have run into problems in the way of qualifications. People prefer someone who has recognisable qualifications. I cannot afford both financially or time wise to attend extended college courses. Is there any other way of...

I went for a walk in Houghton forest near Arundel, Sussex on Monday. Lovely forest with plenty of scope bushcraft wise. As I walked I noticed that some one had recently built some shelters, being a nosy sort of fella I went to have a look, intending to use the shelter to have my lunch in...

Anyone going to the W&P show this year?

Does anyone know where I can get some hammock tapes?

Can anyone identify this dropping? I have found it in my garden and cannot quite identify it.

Has any one else seen the new bow saw for sale at the woodlore site? it looks beutifully made. I was hoping to get her in doors to get me one for crimbo, but would like to hear from anyone that has got one from them so they could let me know if it is a good buy or not.

Cananyone identify this plant? Is it of any use bushcraft wise? :confused:

I am going on the woodlore primitive technology course in June, anyone else going? Has anyone already done the course? Would appreciate any advice about the course. It's a self catering course and I would like to take boil in the bag food, but can only find 1 or 2 sites that sell it and they...

One thing I hate when in the field, is washing up. I have been reading some interesting bits about eggs, I generally try to avoid any type of frying, but do love a good breakfast. How do you clean the items you cook with and the items you eat from? P.S Tony, thanks for such a great site :You_Rock_

I have just bought an off the shelf eurohike threeman tent, does anyone recommend that I seal the seams, if so, what would you recomend?

Can anyone suggest a way that I can produce fire by friction, bearing in mind that I have a long standing problem with my shoulders that prevents me from using a fire drill for too long and the same for a hand drill. I would really like to be able to do this but can live with always haveing to...

I just want to wish everyone a very special Merry Christmas and Happy New year. :beerchug: Thanks to all the administrators for providing such a great site! :You_Rock_

Just voted on the lifesaver thread, and it got me to thinking :confused: I left the Augies last year, I was trained as a medic and reached the advanced first aid stage. I know that if in the wilderness, I could probably save life and limb and have to do some of the yukkie stuff to do it, but...

SWMBO has booked a place for me on the June 06 primitive technology course for June next year. Any one else going? Has anyone already attended it?

I'm doing a bit of research about the probable threat from global warming and the onset of a new ice age in the Northern hemisphere and I just knew you good people will be a font of ideas, so can I ask for your thoughts on the following: Imagine that ten years ago the Gulf Stream shut down...

Can someone recommend a good book that will show me a step-by-step guide to making flint tools, and the techniques needed? I'm thinking of taking it up as a hobby as there seems to be an abundance of flint where I live. Cheers :-P

I've been following the thread on the Hennessy hammock. I have been thinking of getting one for a while now and wanted to research it. I looked on the Hennessy web site, but it does not mention how to get in and out of the thing, can any one provide a photo? I know it sounds as though I'm thick...

I'm not too sure if this is the right place for this thread, but I'm sure that you will all be of help. My question is, could someone please explain to me, in plain english, how the new right to roam laws affect us and where we can now go where we could not before. Cheers :confused: