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  1. greensurfingbear

    Dacia Sandero Stepway

    So totally not bushcrafty, unless you consider it's how I get to many of the places I visit.....anyway my 2002 Honda is nearing the end of its life. 140000 miles and its served me well. Was looking at second hand cars then came across the Dacia Sandero stepway. Not a bad car for its price but...
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    DD hammock quilt

    just wondering if anyone has one and what the opinion is....... http://www.ddhammocks.com/product/dd_hammock_quilt IGNORE IVE FOUND SOMEONE ELSE HAS ASKED AND IVE READ THAT THREAD
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    An axe is reborn

    When We moved into our new house I found an old axe head in the garage. Wasnt in the best condition, blunt rusty and generally unloved. Gave it a clean and put an edge back on it and have recently just finished a scratch built handle which started as a log.. Anyway some pics Gave it a rub...
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    Useful bit of knowledge for mobile phone users

    Attended a mountaineering council of Scotland winter mountain safety lecture tonight. Got a useful little fact that I wasn't aware of. Being out in the sticks reception isn't always good enough to make a call on your mobile However it can still send a text. If you text the word register to 999...
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    Re-soften leather advice pls.

    Its been a while since Ive really been on the forum. Ive been reading just not posting. Not had much to say recently if you can believe it! Anyway Im making a leather Tote bag for the missus ,I know not very bushcrafty but making stuff for her from time to time keeps her sweet about me buying my...
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    hand dyeing advice

    I made a hooded blanket shirt (see here) I want to dye it but a little worried about how the colours turn out. tempted by a brown or green just worried it'll turn out horrid. dry weight is just shy of 1kg so I'll need a few packs of dye which ever colour I go for. anyone got any pics of...
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    rewilding

    interesting article on rewilding the UK. Not a new concept but thought folks might appreciate the read :)
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    My DIY hooded blanket shirt

    First ever attempt at making my own clothes. Lessons learnt and a finished product that I can use. Just needs a few bits hand stitched and then dyed. Orric
  9. greensurfingbear

    Belt hanger

    A simple but I think elegant design for a belt hanger. Toggle is a small bit of antler. Off the belt Orric
  10. greensurfingbear

    jack pyke XL hunter trousers

    Bought a pair of the hunter trousers in XL. Foolish took all the tags off and thought they'd be ok with a belt. But have to admit they are to big. Worn once for a hill walk. Ace trousers gonna pick them up in large. Bought them for £48 will sell for £30 inc postage. could be interested...
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    First attempt at sign carving

    First try at making a sign. Our volunteers made new steps on the start of our nature trail. Thought it'd look nice with a sign.
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    fathers day bushcraft event

    Hosted a fathers day bushcraft course at work. father got it for free! We talked about how to to make a fire then went into the woods to collect some fuel. While in the woods we ate wood sorrel and had a go at getting the fibres from nettles. Then it was back to the centre where I taught them...
  13. greensurfingbear

    Stuck chuck - lathe

    Have a jet mini lathe and the chuck is well and truly stuck. Any advice? Orric
  14. greensurfingbear

    How do I....change subscription email settings.

    as title the says. I tend to follow the forum on tapatalk. It gives me the option to views the threads I've contributed to so dont really need an email to tell me when the thread has been added to. I know it's only an email once a week but for each thread but I dont need 20+ emails coming in...
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    Uk stockist of hh hex tarp

    I'm looking for a Hennessy Hex Tarp 70D To go with my new hammock.....don't think the fly that it comes with will handle good ole Scottish rain lol My Google fu is low I keep getting USA or Canada stockists Alternatively if anyone has one they are willing to rt with? Orric
  16. greensurfingbear

    New hammock

    My little brother came over from Canada and bought me a present He also picked me up a Kleen Kanteen wide mouth water bottle :) just a little chuffed :) so all I need now to get out and use it! Orric
  17. greensurfingbear

    Pied billed grebe - inverclyde

    Not sure if there are any twitchers here but thought I share a confirmed sighting of a pied billed grebe. I spotted it Easter Sunday while at work. confirmation and second sighting on Thursday. Anyway it can be seen in loch thom in inverclyde near Greenock if anyone is interested Orric
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    Everything you need to know about survival....fact

    http://youtu.be/zDCNJdeM9PE Contains adult humour....enjoy Orric
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    Attention capt. Orric on deck

    Just had a cracking weekend under taking the BYA level 2 powerboat course, which I passed. is it to soon to start having people refer to me as captain? Orric
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    Wooohoooo keys to the new house

    Finally got the keys for our new house. Living the life now. Hills to the rear and sea to the front....shame it's semi detached and not a cottage with 5acres but can't have it all eh. Mind you living in Largs we are lowing the average age for the area lol. Orric