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You need a nose auger/bit sometimes called a shell auger/bit, but they are actually different bits. A nose auger is the only bit not to wander especially for the purpose you have in mind. There is a type of spoon auger that might work but you would not be able to buy one now days. It would be...

Oh sorry folks, I know there was a Mike Dixon thread on this forum. at the time I avoided it as my feelings were still a bit raw, but I assumed it was general knowledge.I know what a shock the truth can be .I didn't out him, it was numerous guys at http://www.arrse.co.uk/waltenkommando-192...

I gave up on Mr Canterbury years ago. I have no problem with Youtubers learning as they go but dislike instant google experts. There are some great guys out there but also many, many walts.. DC though, has always showed many walt flaws.To keep things simple I would say choose one of his videos...

Gorse and more so Gorse root are fantastic carving and turning woods often with a beautiful range of colours ranging through black, dark brown, bright red, orange ,purple and green. Pen turners love it seasoned and dry, but at that stage it can be impossible to get a knife into.It Look out for...

Sorry but you can sharpen most saws, it is just yet another forgotten skill .Lost because saws are now, like most things ,disposable. Once a saw was such a large investment, that if you couldn't sharpen it , you would take it to a saw doctor , who would do it for you. The Bahco green wood blade...

Be careful of this article, where the author writes (1) Anneal the file to soften the steel so that it can be worked. This is done by heating it to a cherry red color (about 1250 degrees F) and quenching it in water. A propane torch will generate enough heat. He is doing the...

Outstanding work, a woodsman's spoon. I am looking forward to what comes next.

Beautiful work. Almost makes me want to find my Svord :-)

I use a lot of circular saw blades. Old rusty ones found on farms to modern carbide tipped ones thrown away by saw mills. They produce great blades The steel on modern ones is easy to I.D, just contact the manufacturer. They are usually more than happy to help when they find out what you are...

I use one with a Nomad. Its very straight forward. Either end of the hammock is thread through sleeves on the net, then there are three clips you can attach to a ridge line. Once in your hammock it is easy to reach underneath to fix the bottom straps. There are no mods necessary. I highly...

Stunning work, your finish is suberb!

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Its hard to advise with out a photo Alex. Seasoned Beech is unlikely to crack except if you apply heat. Boiling in salt is a technique used on green timber that is already shaped into a finished cup. My guess is it's more to do with stopping leaks and proofing as its not hard to dry a well made...

I have used two methods that come to mind. Either put a finish on the wood to seal it, then carve your design leaving porous wood to receive your finish. This could be a dye or it could be a powder that would become permanent when the finish, or another was applied. Powders could be pigments or...

I like it, and thoroughly approve of using the churchkey. They have probably been used to make hobo stoves since they were invented, and this has to be one of the most efficient hobo's. The materials for this stove have been made since at least 1772 in the Netherlands, though the churchkey (...