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  • BushMoot: Come along to the amazing Summer Moot 31st July - 5th August (extended Moot : 27th July - 8th August), a festival of bushcrafting and camping in a beautiful woodland PLEASE CLICK HERE for more information.
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    Photos disappeared

    Sorry but all the photos in posts seem to have disappeared.
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    More carboot tools

    Sorry but most of photos missing.
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    Which Alcoholic Beverage Are You?

    Kraken Black spiced Rum. Lovely.
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    Aldi Bench Grinder

    Just bought Lidl version for £29.99. seems really good value. Will be trying it out at week-end.
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    Best kindling?

    Pampas Grass is ideal for tinder and the outer layers when dry make good kindling.
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    Traditional flint and steel advice

    Sorry. crosslandkelly embarrassed me. Should have offered. Anyone who can't find flint I have loads. Get it from foreshore River Thames while mud larking. (Black flint ) pms welcome.
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    London meet-up 31

    Glad she liked it. Anyone else wants one I have a little bit spare like about 6000 ft. ( ha ha )
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    London meet-up 31

    Never mind MORFY. Next time. We will meet eventually. To jonlloyd, it was nice meeting you. Hopefully will be a regular meet up. Stewart, as usual good to see you again. Thanks for the chisels. See you next time. Have a good night all.
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    London meet-up 31

    Ok Folks. Look forward to meeting up. See you 1630. Will be outside if the weather is ok.
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    Traditional flint and steel advice

    Hi Barney Rubble. Basically any piece of flint is ok. Black flint I find is best but Chert or any Quartz is ok as long it has a sharp edge. I find it easier to place Char cloth onto flint and hold at an angle then strike the Steel downwards. Others might say different. If you have you-tube there...
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    London meet-up 31

    Sorry Stewart and jonlloyd need to swap to Thursday. Forgot another engagement. jonlloyd I usually get there at around 1630-1700. Apologise for the mix up. If it's ok I will see you both and anyone else Thursday around 1630.
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    London meet-up 31

    Hi Stewart. Shall we say Friday. jonlloyd is this Friday ok for you. come and meet the London meet up stalwarts. It's a good night.
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    London meet-up 31

    Hi jonlloyd. Always room for new members. It is nice to meet new people. As soon as it is decided what date we are meeting it will be great to see you. Keep an eye on this thread and hopefully will see you soon.
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    London meet-up 31

    Hi everyone. Haven't had a meet up since July. Wondered if anyone wants to meet up for a drink and chat. All welcome. We meet at The George, London Bridge. If anyone interested say dates you are available. Would be nice to see the old crowd. Red kite and I get lonely sometimes.:beerchug::beerchug:
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    Wanted, a few metres of black artificial sinew

    Hi Toddy. Don't know if you still want Black Artificial sinew. I have a roll. you are very welcome to a few metres if you still need it. If you do pm me your address and I will post it to you.
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    London meetup 30

    Hi nunzionuk. Never mind. We will find a day that suits you next time. We try to get a day that suits everyone.
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    London meetup 30

    Hi Stewart. If you are still going will see you around 4.
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    Swiss army surplus aluminium canteen.

    Thanks Rob. Just wanted to make sure it was clean before I used it.
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    Swiss army surplus aluminium canteen.

    I have just bought a Swiss Army surplus aluminium canteen. Will it be safe to use it and what should I do to make sure it is clean before hand. Thank you for any advice.
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    Swiss army surplus aluminium canteen.