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    Pear spoon, part 2

    Really like the look of the wood you used and great job on the spoon
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    Antique South East Asian fire piston

    that is very neat may I ask where you got the brass parts
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    Hi..!

    Welcome to the group
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    DIY firerod on a watchband.

    Nice Idea! this is why I love forums like this.
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    Do we have any hobbyist bowyers out there?

    Great advice Bob and great job on Mr. Fenna's bow. If your ever looking for some Hickory or Eastern Red Ceder I have an abundance in storage
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    Do we have any hobbyist bowyers out there?

    what a great bow and very well made. Good tiller, well finished. Great job bobnewboy!
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    Carved a catapult

    good to know thank you
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    New member from NW Georgia USA

    Thank you all for the warm welcome
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    stainless steel bottle for us canteen cup?

    I can relate I havent had an outing in too long
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    stainless steel bottle for us canteen cup?

    are there any loop holes to the import fees? Like having a person ship you one. Or do the fees apply to all post?
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    Handrill

    You aren't alone in having trouble mastering this skill. I have the exact same issue. I was told this skill takes much more muscle development. I was told to practice every day for several months. So far that hasnt happened as my job as an electrician doesnt afford much free time.
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    stainless steel bottle for us canteen cup?

    btw I meant to ask can you post a picture of your canteen cup. Just want to make sure we are talking about the same thing.
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    Fire pistons, what's "the knack"?

    dont get discouraged they are a booger even for experienced people sometimes. In my experience, step 1 check the bore or cylinder by cleaning with a Q-TIP and alcohol any bit of debris in the bottom can mess the whole thing up. STEP 2 lube your O ring. Step 3 add just enough char cloth to fill a...
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    Flint and steel woes

    First off try to find a piece of flint with a sharp edge but where the edge is less of an acute angle. Remember stone is brittle so the more meat on the egde the better. Next the best luck Ive had is with home made steel strikers. The best one I have is a rather poorly shaped one I made from a...
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    stainless steel bottle for us canteen cup?

    You might search for army surpluss stores online. I believe Coleman Army Surplus might be a good lead or if worse comes to worse if you give me a week or two I could track one down as I have an army surpluss store about 30 minutes up the road. Although I think most of the canteens available are...
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    Carved a catapult

    Nice job! Ive made a few myself. You did a much better job than me as mine were much more simple. I Really enjoyed the video as I was unaware that you could cure wood in the microwave. Thank you for teaching me something new.
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    What did you buy today?

    Lol Sounds like me when my alter laphroaig induced ego gets internet access.
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    New member from NW Georgia USA

    Hello I am a new member from the States. I live in NW Georgia and have quite a few interests. I play music, do leatherwork, make bows and arrows, a bit of blade smithing, and learn and practice bushcraft.