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Welcome aboard LR From just down the road in Llanidloes Enjoy your time here ATB Ogri the trog

If you've booked for this year then you are off to a good start - however, we carefully plan the most exciting things so that you always miss something - and feel compelled to come back next year! As to what to bring - have a look through the past threads and the Bushmoot gallery to see some of...

From what I think I have found out - it is indeed a combination of the two.... The tearing of the iron fragment from the surrounding material begins the heating process (just as any metal working process) - and with it being so tiny, the ratio of surface area to the mass of the fragment means...

An old file should make and ideal striker - but if you anneal it, you'll kill it! I use old files to make strikers - cut to length and grind off some of the teeth, but keep it cool or be prepared to heat treat it afterwards. I have been caught out once or twice, when finding files that I...

And there was me thinking that I was the only person in the world to make a blade out of hedge clippers.... Mind you, my rough and rustic effort pales when compared to yours Mark. ATB Ogri the trog

Am I the only person to have issues with "thimbles"? Even the larger sized ones in the fabric shop are tiny on my podgy digits - seriously thinking about modifying a 22mm copper plumbing "stop-end"! Ogri the trog

Good thinking Rappleby, Some great additions to your kit too. As for getting a "needle threader" can I recommend one with a molded plastic handle rather than the thin pressed metal ones - as I always seem to pull the threading wire out of the metal ones - the eyes are getting old now ;) Also a...

Thank you for the update Spandit. Let us all hope that it is a mere coincidence and nothing more. Though it is an indication of how public perception can be swayed by the few to affect the many! I will closed this thread to prevent any unwanted backlash Ogri the trog

Traditional kit can mean different things to different people - to some it is authentic pilgrim pieces that cost an arm and a leg, and to others it can be hand made stuff. I know that you've said that you are Ex-army, but take a look at the kit from other countries forces - some of it beats the...

So relieved to find that it is not just me that think these tins to be borderline useless. The contents are often cheap versions of "sometimes usable" items - paper matches, scalpel blades, condoms etc. Or simply not enough of something to be effective - snare wire, fishing tackle & micro...

I have a Sabre (I think) pocket chainsaw that I have used once in the 13 years that I have been associated with this forum - to cut a high damaged branch that was above an otherwise ideal camping spot, by using exactly the method that Leshy mentions above - tie cord to the handles, throw it over...

I have the older model too and will echo all the previous comments reference size and weight. Got mine from Costco when they used to sell them in a package with another Leatherman folding knife. It has the nice touches of the mechanical lock that prevents the blade from opening when the pliers...

Welcome aboard Griff, enjoy your time here ATB Ogri the trog

They are quite a size - the pouch itself is 250mm deep and 65mm wide. Overall it is 370mm from the bottom edge to the base of the QD clip with two other belt/PLCE options at 210mm & 300mm I can't find the dimensions of the blade you mention but if it is within those above, you should have a...

Moorea21, brilliant story - I reckon quite a few of us have been in the same situation as you. It took me nearly two years to learn friction fire-lighting, and even then had to be coached through the process. Maybe you can find someone close to you who can give you some pointers. Don't be...

Nice looking bow Ade - is that Pip or Ron's? Ron worked on a few of my bows back in the day, even had the pleasure of his private range once. A little light for me but have a free bump on me! ATB Ogri the trog

Greenpete of this parish made a series of videos that are on Vimeo (https://vimeo.com/21484124) for number 1 of 4 I've been using his work as my guidance for a while. The key is not knowing when the material gets to 800 degrees - but knowing when it looses its magnetic properties - which is...

Gentlefolks - I have been asked by a friend of a friend if I know any Bushcraft activity providers for a weekend Art & Bushcraft festival in July (2017) in Rudry near Caerphilly. Simple demonstrations / family activities etc. Apart from that core information, I know precious little else, but...

Progress is quite natural, changing kit with escalating skills and differences in expectation - but the earlier stages are very much part of the learning, as that is the foundation upon which your skills/kit/experience is based. Writing stuff down is a great way of reminding yourself and...

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