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  1. FerlasDave

    Advice sought re. located Optimus No.96 pressure leak

    Have you tried wrapping some ptfe tape around the screw thread? It could be either worn thread or some dirt in the thread, I don’t believe there is a gasket that goes in there as far as I can remember but I’ll check one of my stoves later. Or possibly the clever use of a fibre washer? Hmmm
  2. FerlasDave

    First aid kit

    Any REC level 2/Outdoor first aid would be the course I’d reccomend. It’s what we as outdoor professionals have to have as a bare minimum. It’s a qualification in its self and is quite in depth, but it’s a very doable course designed around people in the outdoors with limited kit. You’ll also...
  3. FerlasDave

    Axminster tools

    They’re pretty good. I’ve got a few things from them, definitely more on the DIY end of the scale but better than buying from the middle aisle. :-)
  4. FerlasDave

    Leather reconditioning - any leather workers got recommendations?

    Everyone will have their preference on looking after leather. What John has said above is the main thing to remember… I would also have a look at this channel I find it very interesting and have learned heaps about looking after boots.
  5. FerlasDave

    What are you currently reading?

    Persuader - Lee Child. Getting a head start before the new season comes out.
  6. FerlasDave

    Stress Relief

    There’s a pretty good driving range near me that is really nice when it’s raining. I’ve no clue about golf but whacking balls really really far seems to be a bit of a therapy of late. Mostly because it’s been too cold and wet for fly fishing.
  7. FerlasDave

    Plans for the Year Ahead

    Don’t forget camping out with your mates! ;-)
  8. FerlasDave

    What are your weekend plans?

    Went out and purchased another Land Rover. :-)
  9. FerlasDave

    Blackbird alternative??

    That could well be a young male blackbird. They stay brown through winter until mating season where the colours come through and the beak turns yellow.
  10. FerlasDave

    Any gamers on here?

    Have you had a go yet mate? I did a couple of hours last night and it’s still as good as ever.
  11. FerlasDave

    Any gamers on here?

    My nephew is certainly way more hyper and intense when he’s been playing computer games. I’m sure it’s not the case for all, and most probably depends on how much time an individual spends. Sparring is high speed though, opposed to more low key activities. I’d be interested to see if there are...
  12. FerlasDave

    Any gamers on here?

    Probably because most Fortnite players are young children who haven’t got a clue what they’re doing. I tried it a few times, it’s just full of kids! Not for me at all. As for the thousand miles per hour thing I really don’t think that is healthy for young people in terms of processing and...
  13. FerlasDave

    Any gamers on here?

    You will not be disappointed! +1 for wild lands too that’s a bloody epic game!
  14. FerlasDave

    Any gamers on here?

    I use my Xbox every day. It’s how we stream all our media. Similarly to Chris I go though phases of playing games, I do find I get bored of most them fairly easily now. However…. I thoroughly enjoyed red dead redemption and I think that’s probably the game of the century and will take some...
  15. FerlasDave

    BcUK Photograph of 2025 January Heat

    Narrow boat. Narrow bridge
  16. FerlasDave

    What chainsaw and what training do you have?

    Of course, accidents happen. I won’t claim to know the ins and outs of what he did and yes possibly complacency may have been part of it. But I’m sure he would still agree that his training was worth the money.
  17. FerlasDave

    What chainsaw and what training do you have?

    I’m sure that’s the case, I was teasing you a little bit but I know of folk who have learned from people who profess themselves to be experts and are really not. They’ve just been lucky for 30 years! I’ve not really used anything corded but I can see the benefit if you can do all of your...
  18. FerlasDave

    What chainsaw and what training do you have?

    I have had a few chainsaws over the years and used to spend winters as a tree surgeon/forester depending what was about in between summer outdoor work. When I did my chainsaw felling and cross cut course I had a husqvarna 136 which was their cheapest home owner model. It really kept up but with...
  19. FerlasDave

    What do you want to have on Bushcraft UK?

    I would like to see some more of the physical “stuff” again. The old BCUK patches and an annual calendar etc would be nice to have again. :-)
  20. FerlasDave

    Animal Tracks

    Sorry I’m muddling my sentences up, I meant mine marten would be too small for the tracks. Not the tracks too small. Doh! Whilst there’s no established numbers the data is increasing for confirmed sightings. They are prone to escaping so hopefully it’s just the odd one here and there though.