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    The changing seasons

    There's no denying it, autumn is just about here. The kids are back at school, the wheat was cut weeks ago, squiggers are burying nuts like crazy. There's a chill every morning which can last til lunchtime. Sloes, haws and elderberries are near ready and the blackberries are near finished...
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    Looking for specific canvas luggage manufacturer

    Evenin all. A while back there was a link posted on here to a British manufacturer of high quality, high-priced canvas and/or wax-cotton luggage. There were wash-rolls, overnight bags etc., and they were all named 'Dave', 'Fred' etc. I've been tryign to find them again but to no avail. Anyone...
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    MOD riggin knife: experiences?

    Just came across this, looks interesting (second from bottom): http://www.sheffieldknives.co.uk/acatalog/Seamens_Knives.html Heinnie has a little more information: http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/John-Nowill/John-Nowill-Rigging-Knife/p-92-153-1153/ So it would seem that for under £25 you...
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    Wool as a quilting material

    I was wondering about the practicalities of using carded wool as a batting/qulting material in place of the more conventional synthetics -- as clothing or bedding. At least one company offers a wool-stuffed bedroll. I'd have thought it would be quite warm, comparable with any modern 'wonder'...
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    Whole milk powder

    Evening all, I've recently found a local source of whole milk powder (Nestle unfortuntely). I've been using skimmed milk powder until now for baking, brews etc., both outdoors and in when I don't have fresh to hand. The difference in fresh between whole (lovely) and skimmed (vile white water)...
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    "Fort Meigs" axe

    Thought I would share with you all the so-called Fort Meigs axe -- basically a double-bit belt-axe commonly available from US re-enactor suppliers for not much coin (example here: , http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370164470718&rvr_id=&mfe=sidebar no connection etc.) There is...
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    Knitting commission sought

    Hi all, I'm wondering if anyone here is able to knit a copy of the Jayne Cobb hat (one example with pattern is here http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=19076.20) in wool (not acrylic). Let me know what you'd be wanting me to pay/trade! (I would try making it myself but it'd end...
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    Wool fabric choice

    I would like to ask the more textile-savvy forumites about types of wool cloth. I'm wanting to make a wool hoodie for general wear, lining the hood, neck and arms with linen. I don't want the hoodie to be too thick/heavy so that I can layer my clothes appropriate to the weather. What would be my...
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    Pine tar -- how to carry?

    With an aim to making some pine-tar soap I bought a tin of the stuff the other day. I've been applying it to the odd cuts and nicks I get and it works great so I'm wanting to be able to carry a small amount with me to apply as-and-when. Any ideas people? A small tin like the Vaseline ones would...
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    Another way to find water!

    Though I'm not sure on its application the UK! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAy8LUmXPmo Anyone got any experience of this sort of... specialised knowledge?
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    Gelert mini hammock

    Anyone used one of these? I saw them on sale for £5 yesterday and was curious. Took a look, and it's an olive green net, looks like nylon or similar. Comes in a little compression sack. I know Gelert's usual 'quality' and was a little suspicious concerning its low price, but if noone has...