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Ha. The book was Herrmann's Intuitive Archery....the one I had from Son, was Herrigel's Zen in Archery, And as I pointed out, when apologising, I said that , if I had come across the book that I believed was sent in error, then I would probably have ordered it anyway. On the other hand, the book...

One of the pleasant things of mellowing with the passing years, is that I rarely have cause to be irked by the irritating situations that life throws at one from time to time. I ordered a a book to do with some of the mystical things which associate with intuitive archery...hmmm, it sounded just...

A beaut of a 44@28 Assyrian bow from Bogar of Slovakia. Shoots sweet from the box. 'Fellah knows his stuff alright. Ceeg

By golly, I do like the ditty bag...the build quality and substance looks as if it would easily cope with a direct hit from a twelve inch , HE shell. Regards Ceeg

Nice one! this is exactly the set-up that I use for "leathering" a wire eye splice. This is always done with the Baseball stitch, except I start from the centre and work towards the ends and I find it easier to keep the twin strands parallel, if they're drawn over a thin screw drive until just...

Just raised an order for a Vermil Victory. May be a lonnnng time arriving. Ceeg

Uncleboob, you've probably done the task already. I found that a folded hem will staple in position very easily while you sew, basting tape is better, but expensive for small repairs. Ceeg

On the other hand, could you not sew a short but stout leather strap to an appropriate position on the belt? , with a holdfast arrangement, ( buckle or Sam Brown stud), to secure t'other end . Just slot the strap directly through the sheath, or the axe frog , no hooks ,Carra's, danglers or...

A seagrass straw hat, now in its 12th season. Just needs an annual reshape over a pan of boiling water. Regards all Ceeg

A smallish, layered foam target for " garden" Archery. A small pressure washer. 10 mtrs of 6x19 wire, for splicing practice. Rgds Ceeg

Not only very well written, it is a piece that draws and involves the reader. Salutations, Storyteller. Regards Ceeg

Job done. I reasoned that antler handles had been around for much longer than modern adhesives and I sought to try out the method of boiling the crown, knowing that you get just one shot at it. Another thought, was that I couldn't see First Nations successfully winkling-out all that core...

An Old Hickory Skinner.....most definitely a Nessmuk therein. Anyone have an 'experience lead' idea how best to curve the handle section??? Regards Ceeg

A one meter length of 15mm black elastic..I'm learning the English Longbow! My kids think I'm bonkers. Regards Ceeg

I've been given a 'crown-end' of an antler and it seems to be shouting, "Nessmuk". Having never worked with this material, I would be most glad of some pointers to bear in mind and any pitfalls to be avoided. The section came via a stick maker up in Mull, though I don't know what beastie type it...

Cheers H. Many thanks for posting this. For a few moments I was re-cherishing half forgotten memories of the scent of hot ovens, caramelised sugar and spices and the whiff of Grandma's special Port wine. Seasonal Best Wishes Ceeg

I wonder if the OP is having a bit of a laugh....I reckon that he actually "burnt" the wound by dabbing it with 50:50 water and domestos...it's what I have done since donks ago, for minor wounds. Sure, it stings a little, but really cleans up and , I suppose, kind of singes-shut an open wound...

Reading through this thread has reminded me that my grandfather would take the tea-cozy from the pot and use it for both a nightcap...and as a beanie when on watchman duties. Chuckling at the memory Ceeg

Splitting the Working ends in two, then partner-seizing to the next working part...used to be a fairly standard in polyprop ropes, particularly in the finish of Octoplait splices. When time is not a consideration is still a belt and braces practise, working with laid-up manmades. Regards all Ceeg

Well done Jay Eph. May fortune smile on you. Regards Ceeg