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I have a high opinion of the OS, interesting history and still best maps in the world. And artistic too. What I dont like is those stupid ones with the map on both sides. How do you manage them? They only fold one way. And you seldom have them fully unfolded.

Not that I get involved with such stuff. But a friend was clearing out old scented candles. The sort in sturdy glass jars. I have re-filled with proper parrafin wax...lets see how they do. But I have the residue in a pot...its nasty greasy stuff. (And I will not alarm you with the warnings...

Not sure which one Has scissors and the magnifying glass and a phillips screwdriver blades damage and need new scales Rest needs a good clean. I want a stove a hatchet

Really good condition except Delaminating in bottom compartment ciggy burn on back. Im looking for Small tent hatchet stove

Issues; A bit dusty Has name on it. This is a Military one but I have a hunch the side pouches are actually civvy. (because of the coloured badges) As you can see, the clips are all sound and unworn, as are the straps. You see these bags around some while, I have picked up several, but...

I will take a picture when Blackie lets me. Find at the Car boot. A SAK, the one with the philips screwdriver and lens. (But both scales damaged and someone has an aversion to pointy blades) A wee unbranded knife -the scales are a brass ruler. The blade isnt interesting but I liked the...

Trying to get my house cleared but I have been sick...still weak, And the Estate agent is onto me to get it viewable. I have no one to help This is doing my mind no good; dream of it every night. Im glad I dont remember dreams

Landed one for £4 at the car boot. Its a big one (not sure how big) and takes side pouches which are absent. its black. Does it need Snugpak side pouches?

Bit late, -I am sorry. 9th to 10th April. Can anyone put me up? Or make suggestions?

Suspected as being for solar... Part No; FV 546 133 CT No; CSP2B9/126 Know anything about them? What they are for?

Got some deer skins at the Re-enactors Fayre. Any suggestions?

Seeing as I work in the Textiles department. I now have a set of needles, bone, antler, steel and brass. What else should I get? What would it go in?

Im going to make a case. I have seen case that hold the jaws shut. But I would be worried that would put tension on the spring; the jaws natural set is open, as you can see. What is best?

Found some linen ones. Too small...but very long. I will cut a bit off of the bottoms...Gore in seat or on sides?

Calor Sitelight. Comes in box. Unused. You need a propane bottle. Make me an offer, even cash.

2 Inch wide 24 inch to 44 inch long. Certainly good quality! I have a lot of these. I want something petty in return. Paracord, or maybe other webbing, or guys, bits of leather, dragon fuel blocks, Non steel tent pegs You may ask for as many as you please.

Or, otherwise titled... The Tengu has managed to get the Container Open thread... (Im sure you all know where the title comes from.) So far I have found. 2 unused truck batteries A huge saw (going to keep that) A quantity of hurricane lanterns (Mostly Chalwyn.) A rotary clothes line 3 road...

(This is a phrase I seem to use more and more). (And be more and more...) At some effort and expense, I got some wool labels for my Iron Age kit. So I know how to wash them and hopefully not make a mistake. Or, if someone else does the laundry, and makes a mistake, I can point and say...

Im getting round to it. A few questions What do you do if you do not know anyone who can be an executor? Burials...The cemetery in my village is miserable and haunted by Muntjacs; how do I arrange to be buried in another parish?

I am a big fan of both of them, as you know. But re-reading I spot an omission, to my eyes. They talk a bit about survival, (though are mostly Bushcraft) but assume that you are in possession of (dry) matches. No alternative fire lighting, as more modern authors talk about.