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Hi Can you tell me whats the normal length for a tarp ridge line rope? I don't want one too long but I don't want it too short either Thanks

Hi Excuse this stupid question from beginner but do you sew leather before or after you've wet formed a knife sheath. Regards Roger

Hi Right got parachute and clingons. What sort of length do you make the guys? I'm thinking about 30' but is that too long or not long enough. Would welcome advice Thanks Roger

Hi Been having a tidy up and have some bits and pieces I have no further use for or got too many: Coleman rechargeable spotlight - as new Figure of eight and 5 carabiners [I believe this have never been used for climbing just for attaching loads or hammocks] Purple Carabiners now...

Hi all, I do Leather stamping with Scouts and need a supplier if half tanned leather blanks about 2" square or 2" circular. The blanks we do are: But I'm quite flexible over shape. Does anyone know of any suppliers? Thanks

HI, I have aload of offcuts of good quality upholstery leather in the following colours. The browns are a good colour match but the grey is more a greeny grey but I have not got much of that as I like the colour and have kept most of it. Looking for swaps as usual. Tell what size your...

Hi Was down near Croydon over New year and I've picked up a very l;arge flint nodule about 18" by 12". I want to use it wothin Scouting for flint and steel firelighting. I was only able to smuggle one into car so need to "knapp" it properly. Any tips ideas - my first thought was googles...

We held a Patrol Leaders and assistant patrol Leaders camp over the weekend and sctivities such as Knife and Axe, Backwoods cooking, fire lighting and pioneering were done. On fire lighting I was using Flint and steel thanks to: Adestu [Flint] and Whittler Kev [Steels] I got this photo...

Fire piston in full working order with oisntructions - I can email to you. Comprises: Fire piston Scraper/cleaner spare seals Tinder box Black char for piston lubricant. Tinder box can be refilled from bark has from Garden cntre. Swap value £25 looking for 14cm Zebra...

Hi Having a clean out and I have the following fly fishing outfit to swap. Its old but as far as I can see all in good working order. Cannot guarantee the line strenths but as its been kept in dark, dry cupboard there should be o.k. Had loads of fun with this but arthritis makes it use for...

Hi I have a nice kneck knife but its loose in the sheath. I quite like the sheath and I wnat to make the fit tighter. I've been told that all I need to do is wet the leather well, wrap the blade in cellophane and then put into wet sheath and then remould the leather around and leave to dry...

Hi Our Scout Group has applied for a Natwest Cmmunity grant of £6,000 and we are now in the voting stage. You can vote anywhere within the Uk and the website is at: http://communityforce.natwest.com/project/2717 All money we receive goes into the group and providesscouting for all irespective...

HI I have a 1 pint Kelly Kettle which I've used 4 or 5 times and I have a black tarry deposit inside the kettle. I always try and use dry fuel an dthis weekend attempted to burn it off getting agood blaze going without any luck. Is this normal? if not any ideas how I can get rid of it Roger

Hi I use several instant 3 in 1 Coffees an dthey taste pretty good. Can anyone reccomend andy instant tea to inc milk but no sugar. Something that is drinkable. Thnaks

Hi I cannot seem to post attachmnets and the postin permissions are: You may post new threads You may post replies You may not post attachments You may edit your posts BB code is On Smilies are On [IMG] code is On HTML code is Off do I need to set something. Any help would be appreciated...

Hi Looking for some cramp balls to show Cubs /Scouts their use. Have black bear tinder and char cloth to swap Thanks Roger