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Another saw I have done up. Had peeling varnish and covered in rust but cleaned up well I think. 1O TPI cutting well after a sharpen up. Small repair to broken horn but done well by previous owner. Pictures to have a nose through. http://www.flickr.com/photos/80226784@N07/8614749412/...

Evening boys and girls, Just thought I would share a few pics of pair of saws I picked up recently and decided to do up. Sheffield made, lovely beech handles with brass fittings. Saws as recieved. http://www.flickr.com/photos/80226784@N07/8610196885/ Fine wet and dry, wire wool, brasso...

Morning all. Snowed in and thinking of making some filleting/bait knives for my friends. I want to make them quickly, all the same and from materials which will stand up to use in a saltwater environment. So stainless and some kind of plastic. Blades, would like to do full tang blades from...

I asked a wee while ago about what steel some old spanners were likely made and weather it would harden or temper, anyway thanks to Dave Budd who said it might harden I gave it a go. Cut and ground the spanner into a blade with the grinder. Have left the end on as a bolster, we have 'Billings...

Hi all, got a few old spanners. I know the only way to find out is try but anyone any idea what steel they will be and wether it will harden and temper? Ran out of old files and they were for scrap anyway. By the way one has 5/8 and 3/4 on either end but they are in no way for 5/8 or 3/4 inch...

Hello all. Would like to make a boat to fish the lochs from. I want it to be stable to fish from but it will only be used on calm water. Drew a quick plan lastnight. My boat is going to have a timber frame made from 2"x1" or 2"x2" where it needs a bit more strength. Then I plan to cover it...

Hello all. I would like to make some leather end caps to protect the sharp ends of my chisels, and me:11doh:. They are mostly old ones and bought end caps probably wouldn't fit, there is one that is 17/32"nds for instance. As you can see they are a right mixed batch by different makers, some are...

Hi all, just some kitchen ware I carved from sycamore. Spoons and egg flipper. http://www.flickr.com/photos/80226784@N07/8063608774/ Chopping board with oak leaves. With the knives I made a while ago and use for carving and game prep. http://www.flickr.com/photos/80226784@N07/8063626470/...

Hi all. I need to make a 2-3mm thick bit of metal springy. I want to bend it into the shape I need and then make it springy. I can do basic heat treating and have made fixed blade knives before but this is for a different project. What sort of steel would I need and where can I get it in the...

Hi all, have made knives out of files and springs before but want to make a filleting knife. I would like to use stainless so it doesn't rust too much for saltwater use but am unsure what to use and where to get it. Needs to be easy to sharpen and hold a fair edge. Also what metal rod...

Hi all. I want a double bladed pocket knife with a lambsfoot blade, can anyone help? I use my opinel all the time which is a drop point and find it ideal for legging, paunching and skinning rabbits and game. I also have an A. Wright lambsoot blade knife which is ideal for carving wood or...

Thought I would share my recent experiences in the wilderness. I gathered my kit together for the expedition just after lunch. Wanting to travel light I took only my trusty garden fork and a kukri that was given to me recently, http://www.flickr.com/photos/80226784@N07/7432218942/ when I was...

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Anyone know how these are made? I have used steel framed creels before but these are heavy and sometimes get lost or appropriated. I have seen old photos of wicker ones and these look ideal for setting from the shore as you could just take the wicker pot and bait and put some stones in it rather...

Had a go at making a wooden mug yesterday evening, just used plain birch, there were a few small burrs but unfortunately I had to cut them away. It's still green so will leave it to season for a while and then sand. Only have a hoof knife so hollowing out was a bit time consuming but got there...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/80226784@N07/7354726938/ Hello bushcrafters. First time posting photos so fingers crossed. Just bought an old axe which came today so had to do some chopping! Here is a spoon I carved from a lovely peice of two tone lime wood from the firewood pile. I don't have a...

Hello bushcrafters. I met forum member Barn Owl whilst walking the dog at glentrool a month or so ago. We got talking and it turned out there was a forum meet going on in the woods. So myself and the dog ended up joining in on the meet despite not actually being members. Talked to members about...