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    Your #1 Best 'Get Fit' Tip?

    If you can find some sort of exercise that you enjoy, it makes it much easier to burn off calories.
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    White Rose Meet May 20th-22nd

    Daughter still seems keen despite my trying to put her off! So we should be there some time Saturday afternoon. I would be happy to help restring the Parachute if you can give me some directions. 1. Sasquatch & Joseph 20-22 2. Rumpole_Stiltskin 20-22 (tbc) 3.Karl (Friday-Saturday...
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    White Rose Meet May 20th-22nd

    I was planning to come along with my daughter Saturday afternoon to Sunday. The weather forecast for Sat night doesn't look good, is there some shelter to sit under or just what we bring. We will walk there so cant bring much gear and don't have a Tarp . I don't fancy spending the evening...
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    Tracking a bicycle...

    Too lean the bike to the left, you turn the bars to the right to move the bike out from underneath you. Once you are leaning (toppling) to the left you then turn the bars to the left to keep the bike underneath you so you don't fall over. This is something we all do naturally without even...
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    Tracking a bicycle...

    In the UK we ride on the left side of the road, so it should be pretty obvious which way the cycle was going:) On exiting any damp, oily or muddy patch the resulting tyre marks will fade in the direction of travel and will not exist before. To initiate a left turn you first have to push...
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    White Rose Wood December party

    Karl Alex and family (TBC) Sasquatch (Saturday morning to Sunday morning) Andy BB (TBC) TinkyPete (TBC) Tank - Just a day visit with the family PeterH pieinthesky - Not sure when but I will try and pop along to say hello.
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    Re handling, how do I start?

    If you cant get them off easily try drilling a couple of holes in the scales, down to the tang and screwing in some self tappers (grind the tips off first) You can then tighten them against the tang. This might just pop the scales off cold or help them come off when you boil them.
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    Ray Mears Bushcraft (TV)

    I haven't seen it, is it worth watching?
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    Making multiples

    You can (obviously) save a lot of time making in a batch but it is also possible if you are not careful to make the same mistake on every knife before you realise. If you are not sure of your design or construction, do a one off first or at least make a model and check the ergo's Sit down and...
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    What Head Torch???

    I was a bit disappointed with my Alpkit Gamma but it is pretty good for the money. I have now replaced it with a Crelant CH10 http://www.banggood.com/CREE-XML2-LED-460Lum-Headlight-Headlamp-Torch-Outdoor-p-929348.html Similar price to the Alpkit but you have to factor in for 18650...
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    Knife making from a file

    Farriers Rasps are good for a large knife and are not too thick. They are generally about 5 x 45 x 350 They make a good camp knife. They are variable in quality from make to make. I have found Save Edge and Bassoli to be OK. If you know someone who has horses they will likely find you a few...
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    The hardest of british nutters

    Is he riding fixed?
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    Making a file knife...

    An alternative way to test a file (without snapping the end off) is to cut off the tang (with a hacksaw or cutting disc if it is too hard) and try hardening it. I find it easier to temper the file to 59/60Rc suitable for a knife and then grind it hard though you will struggle to do it this way...
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    Catapult shot

    Even cheaper here http://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/Loose+Balls+&+Rollers-Catapult+Ammunition/c23_5044/index.html
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    Knife making

    Longstrider on BritishBlades does courses in Northants
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    Making stick tang handles on a lathe?

    I dont think it would be a very useful shape and I am not sure I have ever seen such a handle. An oval/rectangular handle is better for control as it is less likely to slip round and you can feel which way the knife sits in your hand.
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    Knife makers ovens

    Any news Mike?
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    White Rose Wood 19TH to 21ST September

    Hope you all had a good time. I was planning to come up for Saturday night but when we woke up in the morning my Wife said "Happy Anniversary" So I had to change my plans!