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  1. Baelfore

    medium size knife.... WIP

    this is looking great, keep up the good work!goodjob atb Ste
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    Comfortable camping... Is this true?!

    your point is both agreeing with what I had said and disagreeing at the same time. as we both said (in diferent words) It depends on what you veiw as camping. I don't drive, or live close to a locale where can just pop off for a quick overnight. every trip I plan has about 5-7km of walking...
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    Comfortable camping... Is this true?!

    I don't normally chime in on threads like this but this post and your one below just sort of brought the point home for me. I think part of the difference between yours and Squidders opinion may be the same issue as when people try to define bushcraft. It depends on what you view to be...
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    Does anyone have a clue what this thing is supposed to be?

    this would be my guess too, as where I've seen that design the most is on golf tools.
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    DD HAMMOCK RUCKSACK are they any good ?

    I'm pretty sure Rudd has done a review of this backpack on the forum or on his own blog. Might be worth a search. atb Ste
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    Birch bark question

    I recently ordered a few sheets of birch bark when it was on sale with Brisaknives for the very reson that finding some thick enough in our climate is a challenge, and the only trees in my locale with suitable bark are still-living trees in neighbours gardens. atb Ste
  7. Baelfore

    medium size knife.... WIP

    When I read the title I had to have a look, particularly as your usual stuff is fairly big by my standards! (small guy with small hands:rolleyes:) Neat design, will be following this with interest. atb Ste
  8. Baelfore

    Jurassic journal. Tooled leather field notes cover.

    That's a lovely touch to finish a great loking journal. atb Ste
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    The DIY Challenge - some of my kit

    out of curriosity how did you attach the handle to the coconut cup? i've had a hollowed/out sawn one for ages that was supposed to b a hawian knee drum untill i realised how dificult it was to get shark skin. this could be another use for it. Also as others stated i'm in. might be the...
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    Couple of more forgings. and failings

    That one's a beauty! well done and keep em cominig! atb Ste
  11. Baelfore

    A free day of Bushcraft with Frontier Bushcraft

    That. Sounds. AMAZING! count me in! atb Ste
  12. Baelfore

    Viking Smoothing Board

    fantastic work, and a great detailed explanation as well. fasinating read. thanks for sharing. atb Ste
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    Happy Birthday Biker

    Happy Birthday!:hapbirth:
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    Some of my latest Leatherwork

    lovely work as always Hammish. I made my second wallet for a friend recently and your are just so much neater that mine! :rolleyes: Can't wait to see some of these bigger projects you've been metioning! Thanks! I've just finished making a strap a my new watch (much more basic than the...
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    Porqupine quils... ideas?

    some intersesting ideas there, thanks guys. Mike/mr. punch, I've but two aside with the bits for floats a (semi) primative fishing kit tha'ts been one my to do list in various stages for a while. Goatboy, I've made a few barrets before, but would worry that the quills might be a bit sharp...
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    Porqupine quils... ideas?

    Hi guys, Seeking insperation, A mate of mine went on a shooting safari to africa a few years ago and gave me a couple of porqupine (spelling?) Quills. I've recently unearthed them in a tidy and am now looking for ideas on what i could use them for, and am drawing a blank. So i thought...
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    Spalting wood help

    For this reason I often leave out some wood in the rain/exposed to the elements for a few months when i have plenty. for example I have a few bits of apple at the mo sitting in the corner of a flower bed. just in a general damp area of the garden, to encourage fungal growth, But as red says...
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    Jurassic journal. Tooled leather field notes cover.

    Amazing stuff. Tha't turned out fantasicly. well done! Atb Ste
  19. Baelfore

    Buckskin

    Heres a pic of mine. Made xmas 2013, still haven't finished the soles, but there comfy for padding around the house. they're a little on the large side but 2 or three pairs of socks and there fine. Atb, STe
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    Buckskin

    Looks like you probalby have enough to make a pair of these if you're so inclined. http://joeoleary1.blogspot.ie/2013/05/moccasin-boot-hybrids-old-meets-new.html I made my pair from suade split, but would have loved to make a buckskin pair if I could have. they're actually easy enough to...