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    Article: Making a Laid in Bowstring by David Sinfield

    I'm fine Bob. Haven't seen you around for a bit.
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    How sharp is your knife?

    I'm always happy to helve axes in return for beer ;)
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    International insurance for instructors

    Thanks for that I've fired off an email. Let's see what happens. If no joy I'll pm the others to see what they can come up with.
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    International insurance for instructors

    Hi peeps, seems ages since I posted here. I'm trying to get some insurance that will let me instruct in UK and France. The IOL insurers have said a very definite no because I mentioned in my application that I may do some work abroad. I'm currently opening a conversation with AXA as they...
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    Ryan Air trouble

    I was that instructor. And the numpty definitely considered all the tools 'armes'. The Laplander came under particular scrutiny. The numpty's boss was the one who reluctantly spoke to the police on the phone. It was obvious he wasn't happy but he wouldn't override the xray operator. Here is...
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    Wych Elm bow

    Sorry, I'm back aftre a bit of a sabbatical away from forums (fora?). Elm is currently my favourite bow wood. Not always easy to work and it can take a while to settle. My current competition bow is a bit of leftover elm and it has served well for over a year of shooting with very little set...
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    hunting with a crossbow

    Countryside act 1981: Also the Criminal Justice Act makes in an offence for anyone over 16 (it may have risen to 18) to be in possession of a crossbow, or any part of a crossbow unless under the supervision of a responsible person over the age of 21. uses for the purpose of killing or...
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    Possible leather group buy

    Sorry everyone. Other than 1 more person outstanding who has been very patient and I've managed to sort out I'm not going to be able to do this. Unforseen circumstances have meant that I just haven't been around to sort it. And I didn't realise what sort of monster it was going to be. If...
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    Where can I get a Hennessy Exp A-Sym Hammock

    You could ask Rob at wildernes121 what his price is.
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    Wood for future bow?

    Mine was cut last winter and split last March or so. It's been indoors for a couple of months (which pleases 'er indoors). I'd say ir was pretty well stable now. In some ways I wished I'd done a bit more work on it earlier, it would have been easier.
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    Wood for future bow?

    Everything snufkin says is spot on. You need very sharp tools (and it still tears) and a good rasp. It could make 2 good holmegards: http://www.ozbow.net/phpbb2/download.php?id=1639&sid=bfaf264cbaed262a0c8bed1d4ba74bdf This is a wych elm homegard that I'm working on... : I'd...
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    Prehistoric Archery and Atlatle event September 1st & 2nd

    Flag Fen Bronze age museum is hosting a primitive weapons weekend on 1st & 2nd September. On Saturday there will be have-a-gos, demonstrations and show and tells and on Sunday we have an International Spearthrowing Accuracy Competirtions and Archery event. If you want to have a go at the ISAC...
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    Oetzi

    My 50 lb longbow was putting 1" bradheeads through a pork belly about 4". Amd Jerv managed to embed a stone pioint into the head of the humerus by about 1/2". My 30lb hickory bow has put a couple of arrows through a steel up&over door (oops). They continued for about another 3 yards. It's a...
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    A reminder about letting others use your knife...

    How about giving them locked closed opi plenty to get hold of and no need to wreck a knife. On the original question,,,If I know the person can handle it it's fine, if they don't they are going to need me looking over their shoulder anyway. I'm more concerned with them damaging themselves or...
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    Turps- Why?

    I was told that Turpentine is a plant product and has more affinity for the wood. Sounds a bit new-agish but it sort of makes sense. Well it did to me at the time. I also prefer the smell. If you have a Robert Dyas anywhere - they have it usually.
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    Ceramic kitchen knives

    Thanks fellows - as usual a great sources of info... :You_Rock_
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    Ceramic kitchen knives

    Probably not the right place and you will send me off to BB... It's time to start phasing out some of my old cook's knives and I'm loking at the Kasumi ceramics. Just one question...how the heck do you sharpen something that hard...or is the assumption that they will never get blunt.
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    Boiled linseed

    If they stay oily or sticky give them a wipe with some real turps. It will help the oil penetrate and get of any excess. I always put the first coat of oil on 50:50 with turps to help it get right into the wood.
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    Didn't get the Job!

    Sounds like it was advertised outside as a formality. Can't beat yourself up about that. There'll be others.