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Saw a single Swallow on 29th April and a Willow Warbler this morning. Both a bit earlier than usual for my local patch.

I saw a Swallow this afternoon - very early for my area. Nice to see though.

I always look forward to seeing the first Summer visitors in my area. As usual, Chiffchaffs were the first to arrive. I saw a couple on Friday (25th) Anyone seen a Swallow yet?

Yes, I know what you mean. Here's a view of the back and of the original leather & canvas one. Original Swedish

A couple of weeks ago my daughter bought a Swedish Army Gas Mask Bag off Ebay. She wasn't happy with the overall condition of it so gave it to me to use. My wife suggested that I used the design for a leather shoulder bag. Here's the result made from tan camel leather and olive calfskin.

Have a browse through these kits at Tandy http://www.tandyleatherfactory.co.uk/home/department/Beginning-Leather-Kits/Beginning-Leather-Kits.aspx The same items can be purchased from LePrevo (probably cheaper)

I have bought a lot of leather from Clayton's and found them very helpful. They like to sell shoulders, sides, bends etc. rather than small pieces. If my memory serves me well, Clayton's is open for sales to members of the public on Friday afternoons.

You must be very rough on your knives. What were you doing to break them? Is it the tang you are breaking, or the scales?

PM sent ref 35-80mm f4-5.6, complete with Hoya Skylight filter and both caps. £40

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Lovely photos. I removed mine as it seemed to me (afterwards) to be butting in on the original thread.

During this Summers Grouse beating season, we have more than our fair share of wet days. On these wet days, I have been amazed how many of the gamekeepers and regular beaters were wearing these Schoffel jackets. I asked around and most wearers said they mostly kept dry, even after several hours...

Just made a few "Beaters"coat slings for the Grouse season and have a couple left over. These leather coat carrying slings are a tried and tested design. They have been mainly used by moorland gamekeepers and their Grouse beaters, who don't carry a backpack, but may need their waterproofs...

Thanks guys for the updates and the kind words.

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Thanks Leigh, PM sent

My first sales thread here but not much in the way of references (plenty on BB though) For a few years now, I have been making these leather coat carrying slings. They have been mainly used by moorland gamekeepers and their Grouse beaters, who don't carry a backpack, but may need their...

Saw my first Swallow yesterday, and a few Willow Warblers just in. Exactly the same date as last year. Also saw a pair of Common Sandpipers on a local reservoir. Most of all I am pleased to find this nest in the garden - she is sitting tight and just watches as we pass by.