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Whittler Kev
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Whittler Kev
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Just got back from Vixen pits. (Pics to follow)
Did bow drill prep, flint and steel and horseshoe fungus in to a tinder bundle, blown into flame.
Couple of quick showers but the ripstop tarp I made proved to be waterproof. The homemade toasting fork toasted my frankfurters to perfection for lunch (yum yum).
Good company, good setting, good food and good skills practiced. Can't ask for more
Did bow drill prep, flint and steel and horseshoe fungus in to a tinder bundle, blown into flame.
Couple of quick showers but the ripstop tarp I made proved to be waterproof. The homemade toasting fork toasted my frankfurters to perfection for lunch (yum yum).
Good company, good setting, good food and good skills practiced. Can't ask for more
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Whittler Kev
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
http://s799.photobucket.com/user/kp...4-14/IMG_20140405_144021_zps756b0c8a.jpg.html
What a contrast in pit water quality
2 bows, 2 spindles and 2 hearth boards (will get it right
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This last link needs clicking on to see someone's first time achievement
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3754/13669800964_79bf0204ff.jpg
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Trip report here chaps:
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=120410&p=1497163#post1497163
Thanks for coming over Kev, had a great time.
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=120410&p=1497163#post1497163
Thanks for coming over Kev, had a great time.
Whittler Kev
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
I'm going to have another go at Bowdrill next time. Been Watching Wilderness Outfitters demo on it. What I will do next time:
Get softer wood for the heath board and drill.
Strip the drill of bark to make it more uniform shape for cord to grip.
Possibly make a longer, stronger bow.
Use green wood for the bearing block.
I think I should be well on my way to getting a flame with these mods. I think the last setup was too hardwood. Drill bit was bouncing about. Bow was too short to get a good push and the bearing block was shouldering out as it was burning up.
Well, that's the plan anyway!
Get softer wood for the heath board and drill.
Strip the drill of bark to make it more uniform shape for cord to grip.
Possibly make a longer, stronger bow.
Use green wood for the bearing block.
I think I should be well on my way to getting a flame with these mods. I think the last setup was too hardwood. Drill bit was bouncing about. Bow was too short to get a good push and the bearing block was shouldering out as it was burning up.
Well, that's the plan anyway!
Whittler Kev
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Went to Greeniversity day at Bretton, Peterborough. Took 2 of my grandson's aged 6 & 7. Both came back with a handled willow basket they had made
- All for free including tea and coffee. They have a family day the last Saturday of the month where they also do a large stew/soup for everyone.
They have shave horses, etc all setup and bowl making benches. Carved a quick spoon for one of my grandsons
I showed a couple of boys there how to do a taught line hitch. Only drawback is they are now pestering me to do some Bushcraft courses there. Even tried to tempt me by saying we could use some of their sites to do camp overs when mutually convenient
- All for free including tea and coffee. They have a family day the last Saturday of the month where they also do a large stew/soup for everyone.
They have shave horses, etc all setup and bowl making benches. Carved a quick spoon for one of my grandsons
I showed a couple of boys there how to do a taught line hitch. Only drawback is they are now pestering me to do some Bushcraft courses there. Even tried to tempt me by saying we could use some of their sites to do camp overs when mutually convenient
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Whittler Kev
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Doctors just gave me another 28 days off so think the woods may beckon within the next few weeks. Anyone else camping out at the lakes this weekend?
Whittler Kev
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Whittler Kev
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
I just unwrapped my pressies and loads of Bushcraft toys to play with including a Damascus knife from SWMBO
Pics to follow
Pics to follow
It will be interesting to see the damascus. I never get prezzies that cool. Having said that, I just booked myself onto a foraging course in october in surrey I am really looking forward to. Also looking forward to the lakes this weekend. Hope my tooth extraction won't play me up. Going in for it tomorrow.
Other bushcrafter's welcome along. No cost, just a place to meet and share skills and company.
Other bushcrafter's welcome along. No cost, just a place to meet and share skills and company.
Happy birthday Kev you've mentioned the Damascus knife a few times lol can't make this weekend with it being bank holiday and all, looking forward to getting to these lakes it looks a fantastic site.
Sent from the smoke clouds of a poorly lit fire...
Sent from the smoke clouds of a poorly lit fire...
