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  1. Bartooon

    Pyrography Kit

    Hi, I'm looking to get a basic pyrography tool to add a bit of decoration to my spoons etc. I've had a look on eBay and kits seem to range from about £5 to £150! Since I have never used one of these gadgets before, could anyone offer any advice on what I should go for? I don't want to...
  2. Bartooon

    Firesteel striker/scraper blanks

    Does anyone know where I can get some decent firesteel striker / scraper blanks? I am making some yew handled ferro rods and would like to add some matching strikers. The only ones I can find either already have handles or carry a company logo. Cheers
  3. Bartooon

    ID Help Please

    I took the dog for a walk along the beach today and found this washed up. I have had a look in my coastal flora and fauna books but can't seem to find it. Whatever it is, it is extremely beautiful! Can anyone put me out of my misery and provide an ID?
  4. Bartooon

    Swazi Kit Direct from NZ

    I wanted to get a Swazi Micro top from Ray Mears' site but it was out of stock in my size, so I decided to order direct from Swazi in New Zealand. The micro shirt was £39.06 and I got a long-sleeved crew neck top in the same fabric for £13.02 from their Bargain Bin. Add in £17.36 postage and...
  5. Bartooon

    Harvesting wood

    (I started off with the title "Getting Wood" but thought it might be misunderstood!) I have to confess that I occasionally "borrow" the odd bit of birch or sweet chestnut for spoon carving etc from my local bit of the Forest. I always try to be considerate to the tree and ensure that I do no...
  6. Bartooon

    Field and Trek

    I don't what other people's experience is of Field & Trek, but I would say "Avoid them like the plague"! I recently got an email from F&T advertising Trevica Banff boots at £59.99. They are described on their website as follows:- These Nevica Banff Mens Boots are great for keeping your...
  7. Bartooon

    Driza-Bone Smock Parka

    I bought this recently, but it is just a bit too small for me. The Label says it is "Size 4 S. Ch 100cm" It is in very good condition, though one of the brass toggles is missing from the bottom pull cord. Pit-to-pit measurement is 58cm and back of neck to hem is 69.5cm. Lace up neck and good...
  8. Bartooon

    Tracking Courses

    I would like to do a tracking course, but I don't know which provider to choose. Can anyone recommend me a good course? Ideally, I need it to be in Southern / South West England and not to cost me an arm and a leg!
  9. Bartooon

    LMF Firesteel Heads Up

    Greenman Bushcraft are doing Light My Fire fire steels for £6.50 (normally £17.95). Deal is only open for 48 hours though (no connection to Greenman - just thought it was a good deal)
  10. Bartooon

    Autumn Edition of Bushcraft Magazine

    Anyone know when the Autumn edition of a Bushcraft Magazine will be sent out? I thought it normally came out mid-October.
  11. Bartooon

    Scotch / Barrel Eyed Augers

    I want to get a 1" scotch eyed auger but the only ones I can find are a bit too expensive for me. I had hoped to pick one up on eBay but no joy. Anyone know a supplier that has some reasonably-priced augers?
  12. Bartooon

    Mors Kochanski - Bush Arts

    I am always looking for extra skills / activities that I can pass on during teaching sessions and I wondered if Bush Arts by Mors Kochanski might have some useful bits and bobs. Trouble is, there is only one review for the Kindle version on Amazon and that review is not very complimentary (to...
  13. Bartooon

    Buying a bow drill kit - why?

    I saw these bow drill kits for sale online - http://www.a-finlay-primitive-crafts.co.uk/bow_drills.html Personally, I can't quite grasp the logic of buying a ready made kit. Surely the whole fun of creating fire this way is the fact that you have been able to get an ember from nothing by...
  14. Bartooon

    Country Innovation Trousers

    Country Innovation Trousers - I think they are the Falcon model. Although they are labelled 32" waist, my size, they are just a little too tight around the backside for me. They would definitely be best suited to someone with a slender posterior! The leg length is also 32". They are waterproof...
  15. Bartooon

    Where can I get a really rubbish knife?

    During the Safe Use of Cutting Tools section of our courses, I like to show students the difference between good and bad bushcraft knives. The trouble is, I have plenty of good knives to demonstrate, but I am short of bad knives. What I really need is a completely cr*p Rambo-style knife that...
  16. Bartooon

    Iron Fire Pit / Bowl

    Can anyone recommend a good iron fire pit / bowl? I've had a look round and it seems they are either mega expensive or flimsy and nasty! If anyone knows where I can get my hands on a decent quality, reasonably large, no frills pit at a sensible price, I would be sooooooo grateful. Cheers
  17. Bartooon

    Drum Making

    I want to have a go at making a "bushcrafty" drum (if, indeed, there is such a thing!) for use round the campfire and in some outdoor games with the young people that I teach. I guess the Native American drums are probably closest to what I have in mind, though I have a reasonably open mind...
  18. Bartooon

    Spot the Mobile Phone Mast!

    It's nice to know that some of the mobile phone companies make some effort to reduce the visual impact of their masts. This one near where I live is cunningly disguised as a Scots Pine!
  19. Bartooon

    Fry-up Anyone?

    Chuffed with the car boot sale bargain I picked up today! It was covered in decades of rust and burnt-on grease, but an hour's hard work with a few sheets of wet & dry and I have ended up with a decent iron campfire frying pan. You wouldn't want to carry it far - it's 20" across and weighs...
  20. Bartooon

    Wild Country Zephyros 2 Tent

    An excellent lightweight tent made by Terra Nova. It has been properly looked after and only used for two nights so it is in virtually "as new" condition. I love the tent, but I have several others and consequently I can't justify hanging on to it - especially as I have other toys I want to...