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  1. Redhand Jack

    Close encounter of the cute kind

    Had a magical moment on a recent visit to the woods, a fawn popped out the hedge only a few yards from where I was packing up ready to leave - it bolted as soon as it saw me, but as I watched it go it slowed and seemed intrigued by the cold camp fire ring nearby so I took the opportunity to nab...
  2. Redhand Jack

    Waxed fabrics - cotton alternatives

    Evening all, I'm planning on making my own waxed fabric and was wondering if anybody knows how heavy duty linen or hemp canvas would stand up to treatment with linseed oil and beeswax?. The fabrics will be used to make a couple of stool tops, a pair of chaps and maybe even a large tarp. I've...
  3. Redhand Jack

    Hello from the west country woods

    Hello all, I've recently been given permission to use a small piece of private woodland down here on the devon / cornwall border. It's not much, probably around 1.5 acres and most of that is on a steep 'ol slope, but I've been given free rein by the owner to use it as I see fit. Whilst...