Recent content by Bonzo Frog

Cheers Sparky, Googled it and found this on the Deerhunter website https://www.deerhunter.eu/en/collection/product/pro-gamekeeper-jacket---short-5724

Hi All, I'm looking to replace my 18 year old Beaufort jacket for everyday use while my old jacket becomes my bushcraft wear. I don't mind the corduroy collar but I want a zip that goes all the way to the top (far more practical IMO) and ideally a Napoleon chest pocket preferably on the outside...

I'll give it a go and keep an eye on things :-)

It seems very dry and certainly needs something, (not just my opinion, others have said so too) I'm currently soaking the head then I'll oil it until it stops drinking as R Lewis has said. I'll just make sure I don't over do it. Thanks everyone for your input.

Cheers guys, the wood seems quite dry so it looks like a coat or two of BLO and finished off with beeswax. Do you recommend a pure beeswax as I have a good quality furniture wax which says it contains beeswax/carnauba wax, would that do?

Hi Macaroon, I wasn't sure how good a finish you get straight out of the factory and I thought to enhance it before use. I like the idea of using beeswax. Thanks for your thoughts.

Hi All, I've just received a Helko Werk Journeyman Pack Axe which come with an American Hickory handle treated with BLO. I'd like to treat the handle again before I start to use it in anger and I have some walnut oil in the house. Should I stick with BLO or would it be ok to use walnut oil on...

Apologies if this has been posted elsewhere on the forum. This is on the BBC website http://www.bbc.co.uk/taster/projects/how-to-survive-a-nuclear-bomb?intc_type=singletheme&intc_location=avs&intc_campaign=taster&intc_linkname=pilot_volcano_contentcard24 Bonzo

It's a great system and I have a number of friends in MR in the Lake District where it's been used successfully a number of times. At last a useful reason to have a smart phone (as long as the battery doesn't run out :) Dave

From the BBC News web site.. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-30015052 Dave

Sorry to hear the sad news :(

What about a waterproof approach shoe? A bit more hard wearing than a trainer but still lightweight. Dave

I'd also go with Goatboys theory, I used to work in the outdoor trade and this sort of complaint wasn't uncommon. Any detergent residue will cause problems. Go with the suggestions from Goatboy and Andybythesea and you should be ok. Dave

Try this web site, it's in the credits at the end of the video. http://www.iversen-import.dk/ Dave

Now that's a suggestion that's worth thinking about, thanks for the idea. Dave