has anyone ever
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resnikov
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Yes, well, something similar.
I never took a picture of the finished thing for some daft reason.
The frame does not require any cordage at all, only the bendy slats for the bed were lashed together.
I never took a picture of the finished thing for some daft reason.
The frame does not require any cordage at all, only the bendy slats for the bed were lashed together.
Yes, well, something similar.
I never took a picture of the finished thing for some daft reason.
The frame does not require any cordage at all, only the bendy slats for the bed were lashed together.
looks ace mate can u give us any more details on how its dunn
For the frame:
4 trees
4 short forked branches
4 long forked branched
8 crossmembers
The short forks are wedged up against each tree.
4 crossmembers are laid in the forks
Same for the roof, but using the long forked branches.
The roof should be on a slope to allow rain to run off.
Lay thinner branches over the cross members to make the base for the roof.
Lay the plant fronds on the thinner branches - the ones I used had to lay a certain way up to allow run off, due to the shape of the leaves.
The bed is made from a slightly more mature version of the same plant used for the roof - the stems are triangular in section, have good strength with a slight springiness.
These are laid side by side and lashed to the frame with natural cordage - the inner bark of another type of tree in this case.
Job done!
It took me a few hours mind, but that included clearing the area plus sourcing, cutting, prepping and carrying the materials needed. Only tool used was a machete.
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