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    Reproofing cotton flysheet

    I have an old cotton flysheet which I would like to use as vehicle awning. When I last used it was not waterproof - unsurprising since probably last proofed in 1970's would something like fabsil gold be a good idea? Thoughts please SD
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    Moccasin repair

    For years my house shoes have been a pair of elk skin moccasins, with double hide soles. After about 10 years the outer sole is worn through in places. I bought a replacement pair for inside sadly not the same quality as I was able to buy 10 years ago. I am torn between taking the old pair...
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    Knife project

    I have a very old scout knife (bought by myself as souvenir in late '60s) The 14cm long blade is quite good Solingen German steel (always used to hold reasonable edge) The handle is too short for my adult hands My plan is to remove the remains of the metal handle which. Will leave a...
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    Stockmans coat

    OK to cut long story short I am probably going to end up standing around outdoors for long periods of time irrespective of the weather this winter. I have also recently put on weight so a lot of my outdoor coats don't fit. This is for work so olive etc OK but DPM camo not really suitable...
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    Poncho

    A British army poncho has been in the bottom of my day pack for years (emergency shelter, long waterproof for when it lashes it down, spare groundsheet etc.) only problem is mine has now suffered from the well documented seam tape glue failure. I am torn between attempting repair by re-taping...
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    Tandy Northampton

    Does anyone know if they are open this Monday? I meant to ring today but other stuff got in the way:)
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    Float fishing for flounder

    Back off to Hampshire coast for Christmas - want to do some flounder fishing either in Poole bay or off Keyhaven. Given the tides and the remnants of a bloody awful cold unlikely to be in kayak and more likely from shore. Now last year I was getting really bad bait robbing by crabs. So what...
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    rucksack - any ideas

    OK this is a bit off topic but bear with me.... Just replaced my motorcycle helmet that for various reasons not least difficult head shape - have ended up with an expensive helmet that I do not want to leave with bike. What I am looking for is a big volume, frame-less rucksack (ideally in...
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