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Anyone going to this? I see Patrick from Backwoods is one of the speakers so should be interesting as well as for a good cause. http://www.mountainaid.org.uk/skills-for-the-hills.html Cheers

Im looking forward to it myself, having known Patrick for a number of years Im more used to sipping a brew round the fire while listening to him than eating an ice cream in the warm and dry!

Had stopped checking this due to lack of interest but luckily I checked back tonight. Tickets unfortunately cant be booked in advance, only available on the door which is why we are suggesting people arrive for 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Mamachook, I havn't seen any emails come through yet? Will...

I was running out the door last night when I posted this, I probably should have mentioned that Bespoke Community Development Company who is running the event, aside from being non profit, is set up to engage the community in interacting with the outdoors for health, recreation and learning. It...

We are running a little not for profit event. Patrick McGlinchey of Backwoods Survival School is doing a presentation in the local ice cream parlor, yes I said ice cream parlor! For more info: http://www.bespokefalkirk.co.uk/events-diary/guest-speaker-patrick-mcglinchey-backwoods-survival-school/

Hi everyone, Been a while since my last post so thought I better do something about that, and passing on a few good words about the service and selection of goods at the Wood Smiths Store (www.woodsmithstore.co.uk) seems a good way. Having spoke to a very helpful person on the phone I had no...

When I was involved in a project to construct a dug out log boat, the expert who was an ancient wood working specialist (often seen on time team!) one of his axes was an East German axe not to dissimilar to the one you have linked to. He reckoned the steel was some of the best he had ever used...

Its snow joke for the wee Jimny! Had to laugh at some other big heavy 4x4 sliding around while the wee machine handled like it was on rails!

Ya big poser! Hope you and Wilson managed to get more done than take photies of each other!

As above... any tips or advice?

Hi all By accident browsing google books I came across an interesting title, ‘The Wilderness Debate’. Some further research led me to reflect on my thoughts on the concept of the ‘wilderness’ what it means to me and other people and how we all use it. What I’m getting at is that for...

Yes mate, they were more or less equally sharp. The trouble I found was that the serrations caused the cut to 'stall' then skip leaving the cord only partially cut. The plain edge required less effort and cut much more cleanly.

Was curious about people’s views on the following little experiment I carried out. I needed a knife to cut rope/webbing etc. In an emergency situation for white water kayaking. This prompted me to conduct a little comparison between a plain edge knife and a 50/50 plain/serrated edge blade...

John, you are only down the road from me. When and where are you thinking about meeting? Cheers Sapling

Thanks Stuart! Very helpful. Will begin a hook shortly once the main line is complete. Tight lines!!! Sapling.

Bushscout, the problem with wooden hooks is that they soften up in the water after a short period of time!

Oh yeah, and what fiber are you using for your lines?

They look awesome. Mind if I ask a couple of questions as after seeing patrickm's fishing stuff in the flesh Im determined to catch a fish using a handcrafted, all natural fishing rig. Im in the process of braiding up lime bark cordage (tedious!) long enough for a line so that angle is covered...

Nice one MW. Looks like a real tough knife. Thats what I look for in a knife, something that can take some use and abuse when in the wilds, not something that looks pretty to sit in a cabinet. Thanks for taking the time to post!

Sorry buddy did not mean to criticise. I am rather 'irrational' when it comes to uniformity in netting, spending more time than necessary to get the job done. Any idea how strong a net made as above would be? Strong enough to support 2 adults as a seat?