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  • BushMoot: Come along to the amazing Summer Moot 31st July - 5th August (extended Moot : 27th July - 8th August), a festival of bushcrafting and camping in a beautiful woodland PLEASE CLICK HERE for more information.
  1. MrEd

    Journeys into Leathercraft….

    Couple of commission pieces this week (on top of key rings and valet trays which sell well but are boring to make) 1. A cover for a draw knife. I was given free rein to make it how I wanted including colour. So I just made a simple slip cover, saddle stitched with poppers to close. Made from...
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    Chris's trying out leatherwork thread

    Gorgeous leather to work with, try their Minerva leather as well, it’s also so so lovely
  3. MrEd

    Chris's trying out leatherwork thread

    That’s well nice, what leather is that? And is that a George Barnsley half round knife I spy? If so they are EXCELLENT, I love mine
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    First things first

    Tarp up first then brew on
  5. MrEd

    Collapsible chair recommendations

    I have a couple of Robens navigators - pack up small, very light, high back and a taught fabric. I like them
  6. MrEd

    Top tip to reduce pack weight

    That’s probably the original source, I didn’t come up with it but it’s a good system
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    Withdrawn Swiss Army water bottle

    Still available?
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    For Sale Kifaru, Stanley Compass and Carinthia TRG Jacket

    Just to chip in, the compass is a nice one - well worth that price, it’s also very accurate when I tested it. A really good example and in degrees makes it very usable for Civis
  9. MrEd

    Top tip to reduce pack weight

    Something I have always done when back from a trip is sort my stuff into 3 piles 1. Stuff I actually used 2. I didn’t use it but if I needed and didn’t have could shorten or ruin the trip (FAK for instance) 3. Stuff I didn’t use and if I didn’t have wouldn’t matter Then next time I go I...
  10. MrEd

    Walking sticks and staffs

    Here is one I made several years ago (during lockdown IIRC) that I use, made from Hazel.
  11. MrEd

    2026 MindMoot : May 29-30th

    Unfortunately my leave at work has been declined due to already existing leave for other people so regrettably I won’t be able to come, unless I can organise a swap (not hugely like but will try)
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    I have too many bags

    I am a fan of a bag in a bag in a bag for organisation
  13. MrEd

    2026 MindMoot : May 29-30th

    Yes. Having not been in the right place personally last time, I feel better equipped to come to this one. I have diaried it and will sort out booking when I have covered some family logistics
  14. MrEd

    WANTED; Veg tan leather scraps

    I might have some will have a look for you later in the week
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    Chris's trying out leatherwork thread

    Looks great that :)
  16. MrEd

    What has happened to Etsy?

    It’s a China tat resellers paradise now.
  17. MrEd

    Kidney stones

    I once passed a stone, after I was hospitalised after it blocked my urethra. I can sympathise entirely, unbelievably - can’t get comfortable - type pain.
  18. MrEd

    Journeys into Leathercraft….

    Yeah veg tan shoulder, I prefer bridle For belts and straps and will use that unless asked different, but was specifically asked to do this embossed pattern. Will still work as a belt but will stretch more over time, still be a ten+ year belt though if looked after. Bridle though - that can...
  19. MrEd

    Journeys into Leathercraft….

    Made another custom belt, criteria was veg tan, running floral design and a matching buckle, Keeper and tip. Hand sewn and riveted and max budget £100 This is what I came up with And weirdly I have had a bit of a run on these small pouches on eBay. I have sold a bunch of them randomly after...