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  1. Monkey

    made a few bits

    I've made a few sheaths,and thought I'd have a go at some other bits: Crook Knife pouch: Possibles pouch: Mora knife sheath with ferro rod holder: I find it totally addictive and I just can't stop making things at the moment:) Special thanks to Leon-1 for the help and...
  2. Monkey

    Possibles Pouch

    Hi leon, I was wondering where you get the synthetic bone from? I was planning to have a go at making a pouch of my own, so any help on where to get this from would be much appreciated cheers Mark
  3. Monkey

    advice needed - firesteel loop in leather sheath

    Nice one Joe, that is sort of what I had in mind, but I would like to have the steel holder right next to the knife. I reckon that following your design and leaving less of a gap between the knife and steel, I could do it the same way. I like the way that it is all one bit of leather, welt...
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    Bearclaw Bushcraft Tenderfoot course

    Hi Andy, i have booked a place, (but not paid a deposit yet, ssshhh!! don't tell gary) with my mate who I did the greenhorn course with last year. I can't wait. I am also doing a woodlore fundamental course in June, yippeee!! :) God knows how my other half agreed to all this..... :rolleyes:
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    advice needed - firesteel loop in leather sheath

    Hi Y'all, I am after some advice, from one of you skilled sheath makers out there........ I would like to make a sheath for my frosts mora, and I have followed Rapidboy's excellent tutorial, but I would like to add a holder/loop for holding a ferrorod fire steel thingy. I can't see how to...
  6. Monkey

    Neck Knife

    nice looking knife there mate! It gives you a real sense of satisfaction to know that it is all your own work doesn't it!
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    Beginning Bushcraft in Hampshire

    Hi Eplane, I am from lee-on-solent and I know 4 other people in the fareham/portsmouth area that I meet up with regularly that are into this thing we call bushcraft. I don't know of a regular meet up place, as I am new to this myself, but going along to an organised meet as mentioned already...
  8. Monkey

    Possible leather group buy

    If possible, and I'm not too late, could you put me down for 2 x 3sq ft bits of grade 2 please? many thanks in advance :D (or 6sq ft's worth, if it is easier)
  9. Monkey

    Evening with Ray Mears last night

    A great night, I thought he came accross really well, and you could feel the genuine passion that he has. I stayed behind to get a book signed for my son (honest - not for me! lol), and he seemed a bit uncomfortable with the "fame/hero worship bit" of people queueing to meeting him and taking...
  10. Monkey

    Bearclaw bushcarft?

    did the greenhorn beginners course in Sept and they are tip top!! sound knowledge and good instruction, and a good laugh thrown in! you won't go far wrong
  11. Monkey

    Have you made Bannock?

    I've made it a few times using a recipe that Andy N gave me. :) I have been using 50/50 oats and flour(self-raising), then 3 teaspoons of brown sugar, a big pinch of mixed spice, and some chocolate chips. So far I have only made it in the Oven at home, but I will get the chance to make it in...
  12. Monkey

    Help needed ! - FirebyFriction - Bow Drill

    Hi, My first few attempts were with Pine, and I had the same problem. It did teach me the technique, but no ember. I was advised to try different woods, and have now achieved fire with Silver birch (used the same bit for the hearth and drill) hazel and willow and sycamore. Sycamore was the...
  13. Monkey

    Any interest in a Para cord group buy ???

    could you put me down for 2 lengths in olive green please! cheers monkey
  14. Monkey

    First spoon

    That is a great looking spoon, and I echo the comments about the great looking grain pattern. I am on my second spoon and I have already leaned a lot by my mistakes that I made on the first attempt. Such as that I found that the rim of the bowl would crumble away due to the large distance...
  15. Monkey

    Insect Netting for Hammock GROUP BUY

    Hi, Likewise, If you do another buy can i be added to the list please :) cheers Monkey
  16. Monkey

    Bearclaw Greenhorn Course

    well, from all the positive comments, I'm certainly looking forward to it. :) on a change of subject, raskusdrotti do you know of anywhere local where I could practice a bit of hammock/tarp camping?
  17. Monkey

    Bearclaw Greenhorn Course

    Hi Graywolf, Myself and 3 mates are booked in for this course. Is it just you going? We are all looking forward to it! I'm the only one that uses this forum and we are all total novices and hungry to learn. cheers Monkey
  18. Monkey

    Tatonka Group Buy Nr 2

    well, I am gobsmacked!!! I was awoken this morning by a delivery man at the door, trying to deliver my new tarp!! I only read a comment yesterday that they were being ordered, and less than 12 hours later it arrived!!! I haven't unwrapped it yet, as I am still in shock from the speedy...
  19. Monkey

    Tatonka Group Buy Nr 2

    Paypal sent from me also, Many thanks, I am truely grateful! regards Monkey
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    Tatonka Group Buy Nr 2

    Hi MagiKelly, Could you put me down for one cotton 3x3 please. many thanks for this, a true gent :) Monkey