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    Do or Die: Lost In The Bush

    Sky Travel Channel (139 on Sky) 9.00pm tonight. "Six people who almost died in New Zealand's bush return to the wilderness for an action-packed weekend with survival expert Mike Spray. Can they survive a second time?" I imagine they will, but could still be worth watching (I hope). David
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    Barbour - T.K. Maxx

    I don't know if it's all branches, but my local t.k.maxx (Brighton) have just stocked a good number of Barbour jackets at about 40% of retail price. Might be worth a look if you're in the market for one. :) David
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    Stabilising timber?

    I'm looking to make my first knife, and notice that many makers use 'stabilised' timber for the handles - especially burr. How do you stabilise it? I have a lump of burr (not sure what sort) which was bought for turning, but never used. Cheers
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    Double bit axe wanted

    Does anybody know where I can source a (reasonably priced) double bit axe, similar in size to the SFA (or slightly smaller). I have a 'hunter' and have just ordered a 'mini'; and am looking for a 'big-brother' for them ... and love the double bit shape. Cheers. :)
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    Hi from (an older) newbie

    Hi all. Thought it was time to introduce myself. I'm now in my 50's and have been a huntin'/ fishin' /shooting man all of my life. In my 20's and 30's I spent a lot of time with a small group of friends rough-camping and 'living off the woods' at weekends, and even got a little involved in some...