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    What did you buy today?

    I just bought some OG polyester webbing for hammock hanging. Seems like a good price from all my research, and I think 1500 kg breaking strain should be enough, so if anyone's interested here's a link - http://www.brianparkcamping.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_26&products_id=512
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    Mil-com Billy Can Nesting Set - opinions please

    Thank you gentlemen. The decision is made - new mil-com pans it is, unless I can find bulldogs.
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    Mil-com Billy Can Nesting Set - opinions please

    I'm looking for a new set of pans (for one person tho often hungry) for hanging over a fire and standing on a honey stove. I'm wondering about the Mil-com set http://www.greenmanbushcraft.co.uk/outdoor-kitchen/mil-com-billy-can-nesting-set.htm Has anybody used them and if so are they any...
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    Fancy a Knitting Project?

    Nice hat Tom. Like it.
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    Bicycles - what do you have?

    Thanks Treetop. Look forward to seeing some pics of your bike.
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    Bicycles - what do you have?

    Funnily enough i just read about the mudguard issue last night after posting the pics. I'm having problems with those tyres taking up too much space anyway so will probably switch to something smaller. Thanks for the tip all the same.
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    Bicycles - what do you have?

    I've just found this thread by chance, right after doing up an old steel frame MTB specifically for rough stuff and bushcraft. The plan is to tour as much of Britain off road as I can, chronicling the endeavour in a blog - www.ruffstuffcycling.co.uk. Here's some pics of the bike as it was and...
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    Fancy a Knitting Project?

    Be good to see some pics when it's finished.
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    Fancy a Knitting Project?

    The whole of Monmouth in New Jersey looks like a Monmouth Cap too, albeit one that didn't do well in the felting process. :) http://www.weichert.com/images/counties/NJ-Monmouth.gif
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    Fancy a Knitting Project?

    Interesting. So if the cap comes out of the wash a bit too small after felting then it can be stretched. Cheers Colin.
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    Fancy a Knitting Project?

    Hi Harvestman Is SWMBO going to make it or teach you how to make it? I haven't knitted anything since I was 7. I started on a scarf but got bored so it became a vest for my Action Man. Be good to learn though, and something to do whilst sitting around the fire. Can just picture a bunch of...
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    HELP... leather work

    Le Prevo are good too - http://www.leprevo.co.uk/
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    Fancy a Knitting Project?

    I've been reading a book about the English Civil War that contains several references to "Monmouth Caps" as worn by the common soldier. Apparently they were felted and very warm. I've just found some information and a pattern. It doesn't tell you about felting, which is easy to do in a washing...
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    Looking for a Smock Pattern

    Fantastic. Thanks shaggystu. Will post some pics when it's done.
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    Looking for a Smock Pattern

    I want to make a pullover smock using tweed fabric. Does anyone have a pattern or know where I could get one? My size is medium - 38" to 40" chest and 5' 10" tall.