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Thanks for the replies. I've gone for the egg method simply cos that's what I have in the house. Will let you know the results. Micah

If you were to use eggs do you still need to mix it with water? How long do you leave the eggs on for?

I've decided to have a go at tanning and I have a rabbit skin to practice on. Now I know that you can use brains to tan the skin but unfortunately these were blown out! What else can I use and where could I get hold of it? Thanks Micah

Anytime Silverback! :rolleyes:

Thanks all for a great weekend. George I can't find a link to that file on leatherwork so PM me your email and I can send it to you. Bambodogy what was the name of those plasters you used to fix my thumb? Micah

Let's hope it's a clear night... http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/03/01/moon_going_red/ Micah

I'm was initially using an elder drill on a spruce hearth board but now I use a willow hearth board (the same board I use with my bow drill) as all I seemed to do on the spruce board was polish it! I start by wetting my hands so that I have a good grip then spin the drill on the hearth while...

Unfortunately Rich, I haven't managed to get anywhere with the hand drill set I made at the Xmas moot. btw Does a video count as someone watching? ;)

Maybe I should take up smoking just so I can impress friends? :lol:

I managed to annoy a few people by getting an ember the first time I tried (thanks to Fenlander)!! :D However I have to admit that since that time, about 3 months ago, despite hundreds of attempts I haven't managed to repeat that success. That is until today when I managed not once, not even...

No. I've checked through those and it's not there. I was a link to an external site. Thanks for the reply though...

Hi All, I realise this may be like looking for a needle in a hay stack, but a month or so ago I found a link on bushcraftUK to a page which contained hundreds of links to various bushcrafty things such as braiding, carving, knives etc. If I remember rightly the page was almost entirely made...

My first chance to check the forum since coming back from the moot. Great to meet everyone. Tony, thanks for lending me the tarp and organising things. Bootstrap, Buckley and Rimps, thanks for the company and the stories. Rich59 thanks for the Bushcraft book and the hand drill tutorial. Micah

For those planning on travelling from London to Great Missenden, check the trains. I think that they are not running tomorrow to GM. You'll have to get a bus from Croxley or go into town and get the train to Princes Risborough from Marylebone. Remember never to trust London transport!!1 Micah

Red wine and sugar it is then....

I was also thinking of coming along Friday evening depending on how late is acceptable. There was also a notice about mulled wine a while back which is a great idea. Does it matter what kind of wine you use? Micah

Hi Rich, I've been thinking about getting a copy of Mors' book, so I'll galdly buy it off you. Just let me know how much you want for it. Micah

:You_Rock_ Papypal sent. Many thanks, you're a star.

Just paypal'd my tenner for the moot. Look forward to meeting you all there.

Put me down for one.