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    Alternative fabric to fjallraven g1000 for making my own trousers

    Also have a look at the Austrian army trousers. Olive green with plenty of pockets. Rip stop too. I have a pair a couple of years. Good value of money. Paul kirtley is a fan too.
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    Alternative fabric to fjallraven g1000 for making my own trousers

    Search for drill, twill and workware polly cotton on eBay. Usually around £6/m Samples are usually a few £ so you can see what the fabric weight and colour is like in real life. Look at the fabric weights too. There are online calculators for converting metric to imperial. Not familiar with...
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    Withdrawn Original Citizen pro master tough eco drive - “ray mears”

    According to this article they were made between 1999 and 2007 so 2000 would fit. Let me know if you’re interested. Otherwise it’s going on eBay this weekend. https://thespringbar.com/blogs/guides/ray-mears-promaster-tough/
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    Withdrawn Original Citizen pro master tough eco drive - “ray mears”

    Not really sure to be honest. According to some watch forums the first digit of the serial is the last digit of the year. This one begins 0 so possibly year 2000 I have some paperwork with it, but nothing with a date on it. Is a 200m water resistant one, which I understand is the original...
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    Vintage grindstone build help.

    i think this will likley be my approach. might cement in the box section. cement being cheaper and safer than lead!
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    Vintage grindstone build help.

    Ooh, I’ll have a look through market place. Thanks :-) Trueing and balancing I was planning on doing with an angle grinder and diamond wheel. It was the axel but I wasn’t sure how to attack. Thanks @British Red will have a think. Probably beyond my forging ability! Only know one turner and...
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    Vintage grindstone build help.

    Further digging I have found this forum. A few interesting bits of info. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/90105-large-treadle-grindstone-build/
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    Vintage grindstone build help.

    Hey guys, I have found what I believe is a small grind stone in a skip and want to restore it to use. It has a square hole for the axel though. Does anyone know of any resources that can help me? Need to build a frame and dress and true it to. But first step is the axle. Thinking some box...
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    50mm or 65mm Twca Cam

    probably not much of a consideration, but a tennis ball cover doesn’t work with my 65mm one. Have to resort to a leather wrap for it.
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    Charcoal Making

    Just gonna leave this here: Also simple modern method:
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    Sold Momentum atlas sapphire and titanium watch

    Knew I’d miss something! As Robbi said it’s 100m or 330’ on the dial.
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    Withdrawn Original Citizen pro master tough eco drive - “ray mears”

    The original model (as I understand it anyway!) 200m water resistant Non reflective sapphire crystal Titanium monocoque case Box and instructions Red nato strap Have owned for a couple of years, kept perfect time and the lume is excellent still. Have experienced no issues with capacitor which...
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    Sold Momentum atlas sapphire and titanium watch

    Momentum atlas 38mm watch Japanese movement - battery powered Excellent crystal case is very good, some scuffs on the mat coating. Keeps excellent time Lume is very good (though not quite as good as my citizen pro master) £75 posted to the uk Contact me for over seas PayPal or BT .
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    For Sale Fallkniven U2 laminated blade

    Lam SGPS Very good condition, sharpened a few times but not really used. £70 posted to uk Contact me for over seas. Over 18s only. I will require proof :) PayPal or BT
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    Withdrawn Katadyn hiker water filter

    Off to Ebay
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    Withdrawn Katadyn hiker water filter

    Bump. Still available
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    Withdrawn Katadyn hiker water filter

    Older style katadyn hiker, but pretty sure the filters are still available. They look the same as in this one anyway! I got this second hand and have only put a few litres through it, but not sure how many have been through. Filter is a bit discoloured but still got life left in it. NB as per...
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    Sold Gransfors Ray Mears Wilderness Axe

    Very good condition, played with a bit sharpened once or twice but not really used these days. Prefer my Swedish army axe. Very good condition, though the axe mask seems poorer quality compared to my other gransfors, and the top rivet has let go. Full details here...
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    For Sale SPOONFEST tickets 4th – 7th August

    Car park tickets still available. Price drop: £50 each