Recent content by mikew

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    Peak district campsites?

    I'm sure you are right. I imagine many campsite owners have no idea what a purpose made stove for a tipi/bell tent is! The idea that I would risk the life of my two year old son and pregnant wife is actually pretty insulting, but I don't tend to take these things too personally :)
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    Peak district campsites?

    Yeah, I'm beginning to think you are right stuey. I understand the reasons behind the no fires policy but am a little surprised this is also applies to stoves.
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    Peak district campsites?

    Thanks didicoy. We'd like to find somewhere further north if possible.
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    Peak district campsites?

    Can anyone recommend a campsite in the peak district that will allow the use of a wood stove in a tipi? I have phoned a couple and got a straight no. Ideally somewhere near Edale. Thanks
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    How do I finish micarta

    I wouldn't like to say I was more educated than anyone! But in my experience you don't need to oil it :) Just go through the grits till you get the finish you want.
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    GB Swedish carving axe?

    Thanks fellas, that's what I assumed so I bought what I thought to be a right hander, trouble is on the GB site they apear to say the opposite http://www.gransforsbruk.com/en/products/log-building-and-carpentry-tools/gransfors-large-carving-axe/ Am I missunderstanding their description?
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    GB Swedish carving axe?

    Which side is the bevel on a right handed one? If I hold the axe in my right hand with the head upwards, edge facing away from me, the bevel should be on the right as I look at it.... Right?
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    Latest commision WIP

    Cheers for that matey. I may just treat myself to a new one then :)
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    Latest commision WIP

    Yeah, it's the only one I have. What do you use?
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    Latest commision WIP

    Thanks Niels. Yes it has a welt, here's a better pic I've just taken
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    Latest commision WIP

    It fits! Still need to trim and burnish the edges but had to knock off to pick up the little'un from nursery.
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    Latest commision WIP

    Right, lets make a sheath! I design my sheaths on the computer. This way I can easily repeat them if needed. Here's the paper template taped to the leather. I'm using 3mm veg tanned cow hide. Shape cut out, edges beveled and stitches marked. And dyed, ready for stitching. Not sure what...
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    Latest commision WIP

    Thank you :)
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    Latest commision WIP

    Thanks. As I mentioned earlier, the bolster was a lot of work but definitely worth the extra effort.
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    Latest commision WIP

    Not totally sure what you mean mate. It has a bevel on both sides but no secondary bevel.