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Just found a really good magazine app called Readly. If you sign up through money saving expert you get two months free, its normally £10 a month. There are lots of American hunting and gun magazines on there to. You can add up to four devices so the wife can use it . Tried it for a few days...

Just a quick question about cast iron frying pans, the cheaper ones have a much rougher surface than the more expensive ones. Is there any way to smooth this surface, I find that they are much more stichy (even after seasoning) than the better quality ones. Thanks Mark.

Hi I am looking to buy one of the Titan ultra heavy weight smocks but the colours are not very bushy only red and blue. My question is has anyone tried this smock and have you dyed it a different colour? Thanks Mark.

Hi guys and girls just picked up an 8" cast iron frying pan from Home Bargins for £3.99. The quality looks to be OK. Mark

I guys and girls I was in Costco Cardiff today and noticed that they have their own brand of hiking trousers, kirkland I think. They are a nylon cotton mix and look quite nice for the price I was wondering if anyone had tried them? I did not get any today because I just got a pair of Helikon...

I had a little time today and my son wanted a blanket coat like mine so I had a go. I have learned a lot from this one so I am now on the hunt for more blankets. Thanks for looking and any comments are welcome. Thanks Mark

Hi Guys and Girls a few weeks ago I asked for some advice on sewing and recived some very helpful answers. Well I went away and thought about it and came up with this. The first layer Second layer This is the third layer with a half length sleeve. I can not take the credit for...

I am looking for some help, I want to make more of my own gear. Sewing will be needed for a lot of the projects I have in mind. As there are some very competant sewers on the forum I was wondering if you have any tips for a beginner and any book or website recomendations. Thanks Mark

Hi I have just bought a pair of Austrian (army) lined leather boots and was woundering what to treat them with to keep them in good condition and water resistant. They are not Gortex but plain old leather with a leather lining. Thanks Mark

Just finished work on what will be my new camp axe. Its a Norlund hatchet, one of the small ones about 1lb I think havent weighed it. I bought it of Ebay last year and have cleaned it up, reprofiled the edge and fitted a new handle. Tried it today before it got dark, cuts and splits well so I...

I was lucky to find this slip joint at a car boot today, and I am looking for some info on it. It bears the makers mark: M H Davis Aberystwyth. And has CYMRO AM BYTH on the blade. Thanks guys I have never heard of this maker before and was interested to find out. Thanks Mark

Hi, I just got back from one of Dave Budds one to one courses and thought I would write a review, I am not conected to Dave in any way just a customer. This is a three day one to one course, you get Daves full attention for three whole days, he dosent even stop to eat. Day One This is...

Hi do you love Billhooks but feel left out? Does it get to much when everybody gets out their shiney SFAs and your billhook is dull and pitted? Are you feeling left out because you dont have a snappy leather sheath but carry yours in a sack. I understand I love billhooks to. BRING BACK...

I just thought I would let you know Field and Trek are having a sale, I bought a Petzle Tikka plus for £20. They seem to have them all on offer at the moment. Nothing to do with the company just want to pass this on. Mark

Hi, I havent posted any pictures of the patch of heaven I call home. So I got up early and went for a bimble, remembered the camera this time. On the way to the woods. This is the track in to one of the areas of woodland we have on the farm. Stopped by the stream...

Just wondering what to do on St georges day not celebrated it before but feel I should this year. Mainly because I seems to be politically incorect to do so!:cussing: What do you guys And girls do to celebrate or am I on my own this year? Mark

Just want to wish a happy thanksgiving to our American friends. Mark

I have just bought a pressure lantern (tilley) it runs on both so they say but what is the difference and which is better? Thanks Mark

Hi I am looking for a bit of information abut GB axes. I know plenty of you have them, Mainly the SFA, But do any of you use the small carpenters axe or and this is pushing the boat out , The 511 Bearded axe with eye socket from the ancient axe section. I would really like to know if you use one...

Hi as the link says, I have an EKA nordic H8 to swap, the condition is very good, It has been sharpend once (sharpmaker) but no scratches or signs of wear on the blade. the handle has been oiled and so has the sheath. New price on Heinnies is £57. I would like to swap it for a carbon Puukko...