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Much depends upon expectation. I'm a bit older & remember when fewer than 10% of people went to university and a normal, working class household: Almost certainly rented their home with no expectation of ever buying Had no car Had no central heating Had no freezer Never went abroad Used a...

I use crown caps on the beer I make & can food in Mason jars so both are useful to me. If you prefer Door Dash & Uber Eats then I suppose they are

Ranger. With plus scales I added. I need a wood saw, scissors (fantastic on cable ties), small blade (feed sacks), large blade (parcels, bailer twine), pin (splinters), tweezers (thorns & splinters), biro, bottle opener (liquid refreshment). My scales are bright yellow so I don't lose it!

The difference would appear to be that it's harder to ignore.

I suppose the question could be asked today. How do you feel about all the people who die of malnutrition, lack of clean water, basic sanitation or rudimentary healthcare? People die every day of things we could prevent, but choose not to.

No idea but when you can buy NiMH rechargeables for £1 a battery, who cares? I use a LOT of AAs so keep plenty of these, they work fine for me

Cheapest ever price on Amazon NiMH (Eneloop type) AA rechargeable batteries today https://amzn.to/4lUVzo7 Amazon AAs by English Countrylife, on Flickr This makes them cheaper than Duracell Optimum single use :oops:

I agree, Ring Stick Up cameras are ideal. Cheaper than the doorbell & easy to put anywhere. I put them inside chicken coops!

I don't do much Bushcraft as such now, but I carry and use knives every day. About 15 years ago, Duncan (@FGYT ) was kind enough to give me a super little knife which had lines modelled after the stunning PFK that @Stuart Mitchell Knives made for me FGYT knife by English Countrylife, on Flickr...

I've changed from senior Programme Management into "Gig economy" work. I am, simultaneously A smallholder A magazine columnist A YouTuber A public speaker An influencer (really) Many other things too If you aren't happy, change. Life is too damned short to do things that aren't fulfilling

I found that when the consultant looks at you and says It concentrates the mind wonderfully. 25 years off it now

I really rate them. Hand sharpenable, able to be used by two people - hard work though, like all hand saws

Now you see I'm thinking here. I was talking to Mark about the need for a 90(F) as a B&T. 140 or even 120 is too much knife for the birds we process. I would like thinner too. 1.5mm or 2.... STOP you are dragging me back in :biggrin:

Hanging axes is always a game. I find that shaping the section of the helve that goes in the eye with a wood rasp really helped me, I can see the tight spots & it removes material in a very controlled way

Hi Biffa, I process a lot of wood. For a log cabin, if you are determined on a hand saw, try a crosscut saw. They don't have to be massive & there are one man versions. Much more capable on bigger logs...

I'm looking for a simple kydex sheath making for a small bird & trout knife. Anyone still making out there?

I will make some although increasingly I like whitecurrant jelly as a tracklement. They are great with yoghurt & even make a fab crumble

Sat processing ten pounds of red currants Red currants by English Countrylife, on Flickr Watching some of the livestock Buff Orpington & chickd by English Countrylife, on Flickr & constructing a new type of chicken coop Chick'A 8 bird by English Countrylife, on Flickr I mean it's not the...

Blimey Stu, How are you? How's tricks?

We have made a number of videos on the subject & tested a dozen or so types & sizes. This video is a good introduction & the illustrated model is just right for the needs you describe. Your friend can reach me through the YouTube channel. I can happily offer advice plus I have discount...