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Well done Chris I'm at the other end and can't wait to stop work!

I have some flexcut knives too. I think they fit nicely kinda mid range between the Mora and Orford offerings

Presumably the paper used would make a difference as well? Wet soggy normal paper will struggle rip easily - even high humidity will effect it

thanks chaps So, one waits until it's dry and the other deals with it ASAP! I guess it's personal preference then. I've had sticks bend when lent against a wall as well. I've also used a piece of angle iron to brace a stick into to dry straight. I've tried the little and often approach as it...

I've made walking sticks from cut sun shoots for many years, mostly hazel but also a few other varieties. I've never really known when is the best time to bend the stick to straight? right after it's been cut or wait until it's dry? Does it depend on the method used perhaps - would steam...

We have one and used it alot on our travels in the campervan. Great bits of kit. I would recommend the silicon inserts - makes washing up far easier. In my experiments, they can be used over an open fire but 1 to get enough heat into them you need flame underneath rather than coals and 2...

I'm sure some titanium fans would buy it. For me, it looks like a solution to a problem from someone who doesn't understand the tool, or how to use it!

Interesting I don't know of any other job that holds a retention on the ex employee like that

Hawthorn and blackthorn are traditionally hedge plants because they like to grow in a cris cross way. Giving them space will help but, as Pattree says, it depends on your definition of 'tidy'. It's unlikely to be a 'tidy' hazel stool with nice vertical sun shoots. If you want to plant other...

I welcome the sentiment Chris :encourage: It feels, particularly at the moment, we are surrounded by negative news. It's nice to see a positive side to things. My news is I went to see the Chiropractor a couple of weeks ago and my back, shoulder and arm are feeling much better now.

I used to work on a country estate and the next door estate had a herd (is that the right term?) of them. As to why are they here... The same reason many foreign animals and plants ended up here - bragging rights! Something to show off when your mates come round...

Not much military kit is light weight! It's designed to be used by young, strong and fit individuals. It's also designed to hold up to squady use/ abuse and to allow the owner to keep doing their job. That normally means weight is lower down the priority list. It does mean however, it will...

Is there much difference in the weight of boots? And how much of a difference does it make in the real world? I really have no idea but would imagine most of the weight of any boot will be the sole. Therefore a leather upper verses a cordora upper (for example) would be 50 grams or whatever...

I used the US jungle boots in Borneo when we went into the jungle some years ago. They worked well for us. The tread was great. I always thought it was similar to using mud terrain tyres on a vehicle - but to a lesser extent. Works better in soft material but you pay the price of reduced grip...

Socks and sandals! Now there's a look

Do you wear one or two pairs of socks? I wear a liner sock underneath a thicker sock and that works for me

They are offering some money off at the moment which finishes tonight. No doubt to tempt people who were waiting for black Friday. Me included!

I use furniture castors. I drill a hole in the side and tie elastic around the chair leg so i don't loose them. Cheap and easy

Good News I heard Axminster are restructuring. Looks like the show will go on. Phew!

Is 1mm important? thread often isn't measured by diameter except as an additional spec. It's normally something like 18/3. From memory i think 18/3 is maybe a little less than 1mm but i may be wrong. Apart from personal preference i think natural is generally better to match the natural leather...