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    Firesteel, corrosion?

    Just read this thread ive had experience of corrosion myself thru chance. I have a small magnesium rod with two stips of flint on each side (think its called xtreme firelighter) tucked into my leatherman wave pouch which was on my belt at the time. Had a quick dip in the sea & shortly...
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    Trangia Army stove

    Quote 'Mine hasn't gone all soft and bendy yet (oo-err missus!)' :o Ha Ha Cock on! :fishing:
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    Trangia Army stove

    Yes i've tried using the alloy windshield as a small woodburner, placed on a flat stone. Kept feeding it with peg sized battoned pieces of hardwood to boil a large pan of water it did the job well quite a fierce heat producing a rolling boil in no time. Quite pleased thinking ahh this SAT...
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    5th DD group buy

    My Tarp & hammock sleeve have arrived, my first purchase from a group buy and it all ran seemlessly! ;) Top Man Sandbag thanks for taking the time out to organise this goodjob
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    5th DD group buy

    Improviser .............................. ................. 3x3tarp and sleeve......................£3 1..........£32.30 Pm sent regarding payment thru paypal & address. Thanks a lot for doing this group buy. Any probs let me know. Cheers
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    5th DD group buy

    Sandbag Would it be possible to buy a hammock sleeve as i could do with one for my clark hammock? Note if available this will be ordered together with a 3x3 tarp. Cheers
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    Reason to grow a beard #184.

    To see how rough looking i can get it & annoy SWMBO :D I didn't expect it to turn gingerish tho considering i've got blond hair - well wots left of it! :eek:
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    Brass Monkeys Weekend 29 -31 Jan 2010

    Simon What time onwards can we turn up from on friday? - not that ill be bangin on the gate at sunrise just after an idea! Please ignore if im jumping the gun & a final details post is on the way :rolleyes: Cheers
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    Has anyone ever had problems buying knives from the US?

    I bought a Gerber Lmf2 from the knifecenter in the US (no affiliation ect) at a knock down price last summer,even with postage worked out a lot cheaper than UK price. The package arrived hassle free within a week via UPS, i was well happy with the transaction overall BUT 3 weeks later i...
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    Gerber infantry series

    I have the LMF2 & like it although more as a tough heavy duty all round camp knife than a fine carver woodworking blade such as a mora ect. IMO takes a sharp edge easily and holds it well great at battoning & better at chopping than i initially thought due to the weight and stoutness of the...
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    winter walk,white coppice, chorley lancs

    Excellent pics FBD and as you say well woth a visit! I know the place well as its just in my back back garden so to speak as i live in brinscall. Ventured out twice over xmas once down the frozen but crispy path down the side of the goit (of which work has commenced to convert as a...
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    Brass Monkeys Weekend 29 -31 Jan 2010

    Up for this & voted for paying a dipper for marque, how would payment be made? Improviser + bro in law drewdunnrespect (TBC) SimonM Firecrest Singeblister Mentalnurse PJMcBear Tetley (holds West Lancs archery ticket) Flumpie (West Lancs archery and NSRA shooting - have to ask if...
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    Polish army tent - Lavvu on a budget ?

    Dave ......what are you getting from B&Q for £4? Fabsil or waterseal? Haven't tried it up yet but looks like a flamin puzzle to me lol. Will have a play when the weather is better. Exactly what im trying to sus :confused: . B+Q didnt have nowt for £4 today when i called, the Thompsons water...
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    Middlewood Meet - 30 Oct 2009

    Simon/all, Would it be okay if me & the bro-in-law just bobbed down for a few hours sat or sun lunchish just to meet & put a few names to faces/big hitter posters ? It being my first meet with you ‘shrafters would be nice to have a reccy at what goes on plus gives me an idea of kit for...
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    What do you carry your tinder in?

    I think you are reffering to PLCE bergan side pouch liners - nylon with a pu coated rear, i have a couple myself also a great bag to store a Polish Lavvu tent in fits great.