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    Mick Spain Bushcrafter

    Provisionally sold - watch this space. I'll be sad to get shut - but its inspired me to make something similar. Now the weathers a bit warmer I can get into the workshop and get sanding.
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    Mick Spain Bushcrafter

    Down in price now to £117.50 inc RMSD C'mon boys you know you want it. It's a beauty. .......
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    Mick Spain Bushcrafter

    Thanks for that Dougster, it straightens out the provenance anyway. Your 'fumblings' have to be admired my friend, God knows what you could do if you set your mind to it. It is a stunning piece of work. Just what is the wood - I've never seen anything quite like it. Did you use any dyes ...
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    Mick Spain Bushcrafter

    Originally bought from here - check it out for the photos. http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51971&highlight=mick+spain+bushcrafter I bought this to use in the field but can't bring myself to use it in anger, its too good for that. I've since bought a 'sterile' Mick Spain...
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    Crab and prawn pots.

    Be aware that what is allowed and legal in one area may not be in another. Check with the local SFC byelaws". Your local Sea Fisheries Committee will probably have a website with details of the byelaws for your area - try a search on "sea fisheries committee". Be aware of minimum sizes...
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    Peeple carriers

    We had the Seat Alhambra 1.9TDi 130ps . Excellent motor, used to get 45mpg on long runs at normal motorway speeds. Very configurable as regards seats and massive payload space if they were all removed. Only got rid as our company car policy doesn't allow cars over 4 years old - let it go for a...
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    Advice on setting up a small charcoal forge please

    Damn - I wish you hadn't posted that link. I've got loads of stuff to do today. Ah well - it can wait. :lmao:
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    Wood carving books, suggestions?

    How about this one for free http://www.gutenberg.org/files/22107/22107-h/22107-h.htm
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    Heads-up: Aldi axe and splitting maul 9.99 each

    Aldis tools are usually pretty good quality (not pro use - just man in a shed stylee) and their warranty can't be faulted. Their electronics range (Medion) is particularly good as they usually come with a 3 year no quibble warranty.
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    where did your username comefrom

    I got hit twice by a 'corky' ball twice in one games lesson at school. The games teacher called me corkyballs and the name stuck - 30+ years on my old school mates call me corky.
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    Transering US dollars out of Paypal

    Check the exchange rate they offer - its usually pretty dire. Cabelas may be a more palatable option. :D
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    One for the techies

    It may be set up in Google toolbar or if Google Toolbar isn't installed and you are using Internet Explorer Go to Tools > Manage Add Ons > Enable or Disable Add Ons You should then be able to identify the add-in concerned and disable it. Not sure about Firefox. HTH
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    Stag antler thumb stick

    What length is it please Jonathan ?
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    Guyot Water Bottle

    I'll take 1 please subject to blah blah blah ...