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    Withdrawn Archery. Bow Press

    Archery equipment. Hello just dipping my toe in the bath to see if anyone has a bow press they might move on. Also if anyone has got any suggestions and experience with them then, as ever, I am all ears.. I just want a cheapish one to change my compound cables once every blue moon. Cheers mi dears x
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    Ask the Audience. Wind up torches.

    I am trying to get some kit that is self working. I am looking at wind up torches. Are these torches good, bad, gimmicks etc? Can anyone recommended a good one assuming there's such thing. Thanks. DD x
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    Ask the Audience. Tesla USB plasma coil lighters

    I came across these Tesla coil lighters that are electric and rechargeable. They have probably been out since the 80s but I am always way behind. Has anyone got one? are they good? bad? a gimmick? do they break after 2 minutes? etc etc. As ever I would value what you fantastic folk have got to...
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    Wanted Cold Steel True Flight throwing Knife

    Hello. I have got two of these but want a third to get set of 3. Has anyone got one they don't use or want to move on? Tar Mucho DD x
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    Foraging Calendar PDF

    I have found this PDF foraging calendar to be most useful. I have used it often. I am certain some of us will really like it. DD x
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    interesting

    https://www.theguardian.com/science/2008/dec/17/medicalresearch-humanbehaviour
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    Advanced Survival course info.

    I came across this company here in Ireland and one of their courses interested me. Has anyone had any experience with them and could offer any input, feedback, recommendation or avoid etc. Thank you in advance . DD x https://survivalistireland.com/
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    Bow Question. Ask the audience

    Can I string an old compound bow and use it as a re curve bow. It feels too strong but has anyone heard of it being done?. Thanks in advance x
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    Withdrawn USB torch/light

    Has anyone got any torches or lights that are charged by USB they want to sell. Or can anyone recommend a decent new one? cheers. DD x
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    Throwing axe wanted

    Has anyone got a throwing axe they might want to move on. I am enjoying hurling things and want to try axes next. cheers. d x
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    Thank you everybody for 2024

    I just wanted to say a big thank you and acknowledge all your input and help over the last 12 months. I have bombarded members with relentless questions but I have learnt so much and also managed to buy some really useful kit from you as well. Hopefully I have also contributed to the forum in...
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    Wood axe/ hatchet combo

    I came across this which I found interesting interesting. x
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    Wanted. stainless steel dinner plates/dishes

    Hello. I am going to get rid of my 2 aluminum dishes and replace with stainless ones. They are 20cm across and 3 cm deep. I would like a similar size. I looked on ebay and there is not a big selection and its hard to gauge any quality. So I am going to ask the audience. Any ideas or anyone got...
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    Finding wildlife tracking threads

    Hello there. I have done several searches on BCUK for any posts on animal tracks and tracking in general. I cant find any. Whilst I could just go elsewhere this is my first go to resource and maybe I am missing something in terms of accessing content. Any help is welcome . thanks D x
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    Trapping question

    I read a link recently showing a way of catching birds. The method employed threading dried fruit all along a fishing line. A pheasant, for example, comes along and eats all the fruit and the string and gets caught up and ends up in the pot. I have never heard of this before and I have now...
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    Water filtration. Fluoride

    Questions; What is the best filter to remove fluoride/chlorine/ heavy metals etc. How effective is a Sawyer filter? Is there a filter that does it all in one go? Can I make one? Someone on here will know way more than me. Thanks in advance. Dale x
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    knife throwing book wanted

    can anyone recommend a decent book about knife throwing or perhaps someone has one they may let go off, pun intended. thanks x
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    Bear Grylls. Rate him or slate him?

    I am doing some writing and researching Bear Grylls. What do the bush craft community think of him? Has he ever given bad advice? good advice? Has he inspired anyone? or anything else that will help me build a profile. Thank you in advance. Dale x
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    Tapping Field Maple

    Can our native field maple be tapped. I have read yes but that is about as much as I have found out. Does any one know or have any information links. Thanks in advance. D.D x
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    Raised beds/vegetables/ treated wood

    Does anyone have an thoughts or info on using treated wood for raised beds/ non treated wood/ ideas or solutions? Thanks in advance/ d x