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    Addicted

    Is anyoune else addicted to Morton Hilmers live webcam? - I have it running whenever i'm in the office.... not only does it stop the laptop going to sleep but I get to glimpse green whenever I want to knock the craving I have to be outside :) ok, i'll start I'm G4ghb and i'm a...
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    Homemade silcotton

    Found this video on making silicone coated cotton and thought it may be of interest. Guess would work with nylon as well but would think better near fires with cotton.
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    Mini gps trackers

    Following a search of the amazon and finding hundreds of results, all with contradicting reviews I thought accessing the BCUK hive was a wise move. whilst out walking my daughters spaniel while she was isolating with covid I thought it would be fun to see the difference in where he went...
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    ‘Penguin’ slingshot

    An interesting slingshot I have never seen before.. apart from the elastic should be easy enough to bushy one up I would thin, found my first project for the year I think :)
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    bushcraftliving.com

    Reading through the British Blades thread earlier made me think of other long gone sites I used to frequent. Does anyone remember bushcraftliving.com and what became of it? / when.... BCUK has always been my one and true home, but I spent many a happy hour on BB and BCL....
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    Simple adjustable paracord 'buckle'

    I came across this video the other day and have since had a quick play to try it and wow, why have i not seen this before / thought of it!? It is so simple but works so well :) I will certainly be using this one in the future, I can think of loads of applications already...... guylines, tarp...
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    Camera Carrying 'rig'

    As I mentioned in my recent thread about buckles I mentioned I would post info on how I now carry my camera (I have ditched the std neck strap and never got on with the bandoleer sling strap as the 'swinging around' annoyed me.) The key to my system is I have a L-bracket fitted to mount the...
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    'Security' buckles

    I'm looking for some advice / recomendations regarding a secure 50mm webbing belt. I am currently using a CCS 50mm webbing belt to carry my camera on (have had enough of neck straps and this is SO much better for the way I work) For years I have been a fan of CCS pouches and have had and used...
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    Stove build - If only I had the skills............

    Just came across this Stove - - This looks to be JUST what I'd like :-)goodjob It ticks all the boxes and looks ideal for a lavu etc Is it too late to write to Santa? :christmas1:
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    Cheap Action Camera

    Time to search the BCUK collective...... I'm thinking about buying one of the cheap gopro knockoff cameras like this Does anyone have one? ...... what are your thoughts?? I predominatly want it a an interval camera to take stills clamped to a post etc rather than capturing video which i...
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    Flat caps

    I have a fancy to try making a leather flat cap. Does anyone have a pattern for a std twead style cap that I could use as a starting point perchance? Having said that i fancy making one this does not necessarlly mean it will translate into a physical manifistation of one mind......... I have...
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    Tempering

    A quick question for all you knife makers out there. I understand the process of heat treating and tempering but is there any time constraint between the two processes? I.e. should tempering be done as soon as is practical after the heat treat or does it not matter at all...... for example...
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    Fidget spinners.......

    anyone else's cat obsessed with fidget spinners? Mine is happily spinning away currently, mad I tell you! And before you judge me :surrender:- it came free in a stand goody bag from the screwfix show :nana:
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    Woah!!!

    Look away for 5 minutes and the decorators have been in!!! Looking good though Tony and team :) Is taking a bit of getting used to but am sure i'll get by, thanks for the time and HUGE (I know) effort it must have been to get to this stage. So chaps, what have I missed? :rolleyes:
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    Bannock on steroids?

    Time to break out the dutch oven methinks! :p mmmmmmm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhEpHnQVXHc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhEpHnQVXHc
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    unsual clip identification

    calling the collective! - i'm trying to find out what a marine clip I have had for years is called......... anyone know perchance? https://goo.gl/photos/F59iH1jqjg8ADqK86
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    An odd quick request for those living in the BBC South

    I understand that Clavell Tower in Kimmeridge featured in BBC South today. Lucky shot I know but did anyone happen to record the news today and catch it and even more jammy is it possibly in a format that I could grab a copy of perchance? thanks in hopeful (deluded) expectation
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    The GBBBO!

    That's right my friends, and no I didn't typo it does need the extra B! With all the skills we have on here baking is one of them surely. So how about starting our own GREAT BRITISH BUSHCRAFT BAKE OFF :D Not sure If we can run to having Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood but if I smile nicely...
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    *wanted* waterproof mobile phone

    I'm after a waterproof mobile. It doesn't have to be anything fancy, I only want to be able to make and receive calls and not have to faff about with covers if it is raining. It needs to be unlocked though so I can bung my tesco payg sim in it. Anyone have one lying around in a drawer...
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    new words for old

    Whilst dining? in kfc yesterday with swmbo and no1 daughter, I reaslied that swmbo really does read posts over my shoulder...... When I asked my daughter if she wanted a 'fenna' for her coleslaw swmbo (without losing a beat) handed her one of their plastic sporks! so, do you have any other...