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    Woodstoves

    Ho, I have been using a Firefox 8 stove for the past eleven years. Other than sweeping every 2 years I have not changed or replaced anything . It runs from October through to March almost 24hrs per day on ovoids. I have never once had a problem with it despite the installer telling me 11 yrs ago...
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    Proper use of a Kelly Kettle?

    I have one but to be fair found it limited in its use. It was great for boiling water if that's all I wanted to do . But equally a pot would do the same job ( admittedly it would take slightly longer)but had so many other options. I see it personally as a bit of a one trick pony- great for...
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    Still got it......

    I get where you are coming from . In 2006 i took part in a woodlore course and was presented with my Mora clipper ? By Ray himself ! I have since bought myself a Tbs Boar as i wanted a "more bushcrafty knife " and the Mora was handed onto my 9 year old . The problem i have is that everytime i...
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    Walnut Bowl

    That is a very nice looking bowl !!
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    What did you buy today?

    TBS metal waterbottle and nesting cup to add to the other waterbottle and cup combos i own !
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    Most used knots?

    I was taught to do it one handed by an old scout master who said that i would need to learn it that way if i ever fell down a cliff ! 30 years later i can still only tie it one handed ! ( i have never yet had to use it having fallen down a cliff though )
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    How to re-wax a waxed jacket, tarp, pack or bag

    Thankyou for that! Straight to the point , nice clear instructions with no faffing about .
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    Whin?

    We call them Whinney Bushes !
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    Banana and Bilberry cake

    That looks champion !
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    Bushcraft 5" or Bushlore ?

    Many thanks for your honest appraisal
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    Bushcraft 5" or Bushlore ?

    Hi, Just wondering if anyone had any practical experience of the above ? I am looking to upgrade slightly from my Mora clipper i have had since 2005 which whilst it has served me well is hankered after by my 8 year old . I appreciate the Bushlore is a popular knife although opinion appears...
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    How much to spend on an axe

    I would completely agree with the above ! I have a Gransfors Small Forest Axe and its a lovely thing to use , i also have an axe i got off my grandad when he died , it was rusty and needed a new handle and at least 50 yrs old. I cleaned it up and put a new handle on gave it a sharpen and its...
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    Honey stove versus cheap eBay lexada

    Cheers just seen it !
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    Honey stove versus cheap eBay lexada

    Hi all, I have been looking at buying a honey stove but at £38 it seems rather expensive compared to the lexada stove which you can get on eBay for less than a tenner. Whilst it is obviously a cheap Chinese copy is it any good ? Steve