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    HomeMade Micarta - ChiCarta - help please on the epoxy setup.

    Hi All, After reading and digesting all of the info I can find on the web and particularly here, I attempted my first go at Home grown Micarta last night I have been after making some Coyote brown Micarta for a while now, so after a couple of failed visits to charity shops looking for...
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    Black park - Near Slough - Bushcraft days.

    All, Whilst walking the dog in Black Park on Saturday morning, I got talking to one of the rangers about the woodland and how even in the drizzle it was a great place. After talking for a while, we got on to the subject of Bushcraft as you do. He told me of the "new" day course that had just...
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    Wanted reindeer antler crown

    Hi all, I am looking for a reindeer antler crown or two to finish a pukko. Have all sort of bits to trade, as well as the best stuff cash. Chris
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    Wanted reindeer antler crown

    Hi all, I am looking for a reindeer antler crown or two to finish a pukko. Have all sort of bits to trade, as well as the best stuff cash. Chris
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    Camp sites that allow fires near swanage

    Hi all, I am looking for a campsite near swanage that can accommodate, several tents/bashas/1 motorhome. There are several of us that wwould like to be able to maybe hammock, or pitch a basha, and maybe have an open fire. Can anyone point us in the right direction? Thanks all, chris
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    WTB - Nice starter air rifle for my nephews birthday

    I am the proud owner of a BSA meteor which I have had since the early 80's. I am looking for something similar and reasonabley priced for my nephews birthday. If anyone has anything like in the west london area (will travel within reason) I have stuff for trade or some cash. Chris
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    Cegga Axe wanted.

    Hi all, I am after a cegga axe. Is anyone interested in parting with one? Or know if there will be some for sale and if so, how I go about getting one? Chris
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    looking for extra thick and extra long veg tanned belt blanks...

    Hi All, I have made a few belts out of blanks available on the evil bay. I am looking for an extra long (want it for a 42" waist with maybe 8-10" extra length) extra thick (3.5mm +) blank of about 35mm width. I am happy to buy online (but have been un-succesful in finding them) or buy...
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    first time DSLR owner going to the arctic

    HI All, I am a first time DSLR owner (couple of weeks now) and I am off to sweden. Other than preparing for the cold (batteries and damp) can anyone help me out with some settings for my Nikon D60 (18-55mm lens) I have looked through the manual, and have worked out the basic functions and...
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    Hardening/toughening leather?

    Hi All, I make a few bits and pieces in leather usually sheaths, belts and some small pouches. Recently I have had a couple of quite thick belt blanks sort of soften up on me (sort of making them sag a bit. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas of how to "toughen up" the leather, I...
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    Where can I get an Enzo trapper in O1 in the UK??

    All, I have been scrabbling around the net looking for an Enzo trapper in O1 ? in either kit form, or just a blade blank. I don't seem to be able to find them in the UK at the moment. Many thanks, Chris
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    Lithium ION Batteries -protection???

    Hi All, Can anyone tell me how to tell if a L-ION cell is protected or not please? Chris
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    LED lihgt units for surefire 6p???

    Hi All, I am looking for a good LED conversion for the surefire 6p? Has anyone done this conversion? and if so where the results worth it? Cheers, Chris
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    would there be any interest in

    A brand new pair of Fjall Raven Forester padded trousers in dark olive - in a size 56 (Apparently subtract 16 to get uk inch size) so a 40. Well, I am a 40, and I think they would make a snug 36-38. I really need a 58. I am looking to replace them with something similar if anyone has anything...
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    In need of some half tanned leather??

    Hi all, I am just finishing the handle on my new leuku. I really want to make a correct looking sheath for it. Does anyone have any spare I could buy off them? I know i could get some from brisa of kniv per, but I would really like to try to get hold of it this week. So if anyone has a...
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    I can't post in the classifeds section ????

    Can some one tell me why? Many thanks, Chris
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    looking for a big lump of V curly birch

    I have allsorts of wood and knife making goodness to trade. I am really after a handle block but about double the usual size. If any one has something I would be grateful. Regards Chris
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    Leuku - can someone measure around the handle please?

    Hi all, I have had a 9 inch Leuku blade hanging around in my knife bits for a little over a year. As I am off to Sweden in the new year, I thought it would be a great tool to take up there. However, I am not sure what sort of circumferance the handle shoudl be, I know I could just whack a...
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    I'm looking for trousers patterns....

    Hi all, I am fed up with trousers being a compromise. I am 6 foot 6" and have ridiculously long legs (can get away with 34/35" leg but would like longer). So I am going to commision my sister to makke me a pair (I can sew, but she can REALLY sew). So what I am after is a pattern. I have...
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    Buffalo Special 6 Trousers.

    Hi all, As the title really has anyone got any experience of the Buffalo special 6 trousers? I am off to sweden in the new year, and I am looking for outer layer (proper warmly up) trousies. Cheers All, Chris