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  1. JonathanD

    Thoughts on Premium Bonds

    Silvers price rise is long overdue. As gold becomes more and more expensive, then silver will rise quickly. Loads of people in the trade have been stockpiling it for the last 15 years. And it has more than doubled in price since then.
  2. JonathanD

    Two decades evidence of Birch tapping.

    Depends on the size of the hole. Don’t make it more than 6-8mm. But you will probably find it’s too late in the season now.
  3. JonathanD

    Woodlore pro knife

    Going back to answer the original question. The grind height is higher as the blade stock is now 5mm.
  4. JonathanD

    Designing a custom outdoor knife

    They look great mate. It’s a very personal thing to design your own knife, and that looks like it will fill the hand well. Looking forward to trying it out.
  5. JonathanD

    Track and trace ID

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  6. JonathanD

    Two decades evidence of Birch tapping.

    That makes perfect sense. The tree in my picture obviously had the plug fall out.
  7. JonathanD

    Two decades evidence of Birch tapping.

    Not really. Some yield a litre or so and some only a cupful.
  8. JonathanD

    Two decades evidence of Birch tapping.

    I’m sure that climate and location play a massive part. All of these dead trees occurred in the same woodland that is quite damp and exposed to high winds and driving rain. It is also on a massive exposed slope. It’s the only woodland where pretty much every tree has succumbed after tapping...
  9. JonathanD

    Two decades evidence of Birch tapping.

    Many things come into effect when tapping large holes. Prevailing wind direction, sun exposure, weather conditions when tapping and immediately afterwards, and location of the trees. Far too many variables to take into account for what is in effect, a bit of fun and a small drink. I’ve done...
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    Two decades evidence of Birch tapping.

    That was a prezzie from Clem of this parish.
  11. JonathanD

    Two decades evidence of Birch tapping.

    Twenty years ago I posted about birch tapping, and what was then for me a new method with an auger, demijon plug and tubing. This was influenced by Ray Mears Bushcraft Four Seasons episode. Before that I just used a knife tip and a very small shaved stick jammed into the cut to direct the sap...
  12. JonathanD

    Home Security Cameras on Amazon

    We use Ring ones. They’re great for indoor and outdoor use and they differentiate between a person and other motion, so you don’t get bombarded with alerts. You can also select which area of the image you want the camera to focus on, whilst ignoring the rest. They also start recording 5...
  13. JonathanD

    Wanted RM branded Fallkniven TK4s

    Looking for both the jigged bone and regular versions. As new boxed. Most be the RM versions with snow shoe logo and RM bushcraft etching. Cheers.
  14. JonathanD

    New memeber

    Welcome to BcUK.
  15. JonathanD

    Hello from the Midlands

    Welcome to BcUK
  16. JonathanD

    House kill Pheasant - legalities?

    Get it cooked. All is good.
  17. JonathanD

    Thoughts on Premium Bonds

    You actually can easily get the days spot price on gold and silver. Sometimes over that if you go to Hatton Garden or the Jewellery Quarter where there are many dealers that need gold to turn into saleable jewellery. So it’s a very good investment, especially since 2008. A year ago an ounce...
  18. JonathanD

    What do you lot do for a living?

    Problem eliminator.
  19. JonathanD

    Hello everyone, I'm glad I found you.

    Welcome to BcUK.
  20. JonathanD

    Hi from Bucks

    Welcome to BcUK.