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  1. Nelis

    Some bowdrill queries..

    Hmmmm couldn't say I have experience using haerth boards that thick, I would guess it doesn't help though because the ember will be even less dense then with a thinner board (When using a thinner board, the drilling action will compress the ember somewhat as it pushes the ember out of the...
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    Some bowdrill queries..

    Yes sure you can use the same hole for more attemps... Worked for me anyway. I think the glazing on the end of the drill is because the friction heat hardens the tip of your drill. I found when it started squeking, removing a small layer of the drill (both top and bottom end) helped a lot...
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    Question for the coffee junkies

    Hmmmm Coffee bags seem ideal, am I to think of something similar to tea bags? Don't think they are available here in holland though. Might be worth trying to get some emty teabags, and filling them with coffee myself...... Sounds like a great lightweight idea! Thanks for that one. Will...
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    Question for the coffee junkies

    OK so this is a picture of the device I use now: The advantage is that it boils the water before the coffee is made, so you can easily make coffee from water collected from nature. The downside is it is quite bulky. I think this is the same sort of device you were talking about...
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    9th Dutch Bushcraft Weekend - Nov 1/2, 2008

    Hi Guys, Just spoken to my better half, if I get through the registration on time I will be there... Maybe my wife will come as well.
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    Question for the coffee junkies

    Hi Folks, I'm looking for a way to make fresh coffie when I'm out there. At the moment I use an italian coffie maker, but this is quite bulky.... Any tips on smaller solutions ?
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    Dutch bushcraft kit resources

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    a bullroarer

    Oh yep, would love to know how to make them.
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    Haws

    Ah thanks a lot, that helped..... In dutch it is called an Meidoorn. I'll be sure to remember this one. Thanks again
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    Dutch bushcraft kit resources

    Hi Folks, As there are quite some dutch bushcrafters at this site, and bushcraft kit at a reasonably price is hard to find in the netherlands. I thought I might post some resources here. If anybody has some questions about kit, don't hesitate to send me a PM. I don't sell anything myself...
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    Made me laugh anyway

    Hi HIhihihihihi Thanks for the link, Happen to know some techies that'll love this.
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    Foraging

    When I go foraging is mostly when I'm camping out. I then use either the compressionbag from my sleeping bag turned inside out, or the waterproof pack liner, also inside out. I think putting something in the bottom is a smashing idea.... Defenatlty going to try that.
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    Haws

    Hi Foks, As I'm desperatly trying learn about edible berry's and plants is there anybody out there that knows the name of those berry's in dutch ?
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    Anyone peckish?

    Hi Rosco, Looks great, are you trying to get me hungry.... :lurk: I feel a sudden urge to get some crisps and nuts... No seriously, good piece of work....
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    How can I stop cats doing there business in my garden?

    A neighbor of mine has added some electrical fence over the top of the wooden fence to keep the cats away from his birds. It works great, no cat will ever try to get into his garden a second time....
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    BC weekend in the Nederlands 26th to 28th September

    I'll bring a nice one from my collection as well.... As a frequent visitor of the wiskey events in Leiden en Gent, and other nosings and tastings I get a chance to and having what I think is a nice collection at home it appears we have something else in common. Single malts and bushcraft seam...
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    Bear on Ray

    Hi Folks, Just my humble opinion, but shoulnd't we try to put this rumble aside instead of adding more oil to the fire.... I'm a big fan of Ray's and also don't approve of the risks bear takes, but I think everybody should make up their own minds and decide wich program to watch, thank god...
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    BC weekend in the Nederlands 26th to 28th September

    Hmmm never tried this, but you probably need some means of vacuum packing for this ? Maybe you can show us when we get there ?? Maybe we can chat some about this at the weekend as well, as I'm always looking for possibilities to get out there. Also very interested in kayakking and I...
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    Birch bark pots i made....

    Hi Folks, Love the containers, a tutorial would be nice.... If you do, can you include the way to get the bark from the wood efficently, and how to make it workable ? Have read somethings about this, but haven't been able to get a workable piece of birchbark yet....
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    BC weekend in the Nederlands 26th to 28th September

    Hi Folks, Off course the camara is ready in the pack, watch the bushcraft chatter for a new thread somewhere after the weekend. Now for all of you who are comming, I was just thinking about Stijn's idea of having dinner together at saterday and it just occured to me that with 11 people it...