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Thanks a mil for all the replies guys. After doing a deep dive in the search I found the original: Post in thread 'Blackberry Brandy' https://bushcraftuk.com/community/threads/blackberry-brandy.24621/post-323386 :For anyone who's interested... Pretty much confirmed the ratios mentioned above...

Thanks a mil. Do you know what the weight of like on it roughly?

Hi all, Pretty much what it says on the tin. My brother informed me that he had ordered one of these from China (not sure if it's the same site as the pic) and I'm just looking for thoughts/advice/experiences as in my younger years I made the mistake a few times of taking a chance on cheap...

A blue plastic insulated cup I got when I went on my first scout trip (7/8?) So coming up on thirty odd years and still my go-to mug for trips!

Happy birthday! Hope it was a good one!

Hi all, as mentioned in the title, looking or a recipe/tutorial for blackberry brandy. Followed one a few times by possibly either John Fenna or British Red many moons ago but can't recall the ratios for berries/sugar. Would appreciate a nod in the right direction. Thanks, Stephen

Hello to all! I'm Baelfore/Stephen. This forum was a regular part of my life for many years, both as a lurker then an active member, and I am lucky enough to own several brilliant pieces of kit from the talented folk on here. My involvement both here and in bushcraft in general was paused a...

Depends on what you want to make, for soft pouches, drawstring, etc, it would be fine to practice, where as carving tooling woould require a harder thicker leather with these properties, ideally veg/oak tan. hope this helps. Ste

Can't help with the heat treat i'm afraid, but a note about quenching in oil... motor oil is carcinogenic, vegetable oil works fine.... but I imagine one of the more experienced makers on hear will be along soon to clarify. hope this helps, Ste

pm sent. atb Ste

That is a really nice pack, if only the bank a/c was full enough! amazing work and best of luck with the sale!

That folder is an absolute beauty! lovely work! atb Ste

Hello and welcome! sounds like a great project! would love to hear more. I have had some great experiences doing similar with adults with intellectual disabilities with behavioral support needs. all the best, Stephen C

Hello and welcome! the knives look nice. Ste

Thanks guys, i'll try that! atb, Stephen

Hi all, hope you can help, Swambo recently picked up 2 blankets, brown and green, in a charity store for tuppence. I have a vague memory of a mention of a "bun test" to check if the garment is real wool? if I've plucked this from thin air can someone recommend a way to find out? no...

these are brilliant! thanks for sharing. atb Ste

I am going to withdraw my request for the gift as i have other things going on at the mo! I strongly hope another first timer jumps in on this very generous gift! All the best, Stephen

If shipping to Ireland isn't too much I would love to take it! p.s. yes i am most definetly over 18!:o atb Stephen

good to see you back!