list to learn

[leon-b]

thanks shinken, yes that pig intestine worked a treat
leon

 

[spamel]

I like to take my tripods or pot hangers down when I've finished. It stops others knowing I was there. I tend to put the poles I use up against a tree so that i can use them again next time.

 

[leon-b]

i was thinking of a small permenant camp though spamel
leon

 

[leon-b]

my dad calls into my nans most days so i will will get my dad to tell my nan to ask my uncle.
leon

 

[spamel]

i was thinking of a small permenant camp though spamel
leon

If you have that luxury, go for it! I have to try and make things look normal as it is a training area for all different armies to include the Dutch, aswell as us Brits and the Germans. It is a fantastic area, and i know I won't have anywhere near as good when I move back to Britain this year coming, but at least I'll understand people when they insult me!

I checked my camp the other day and it was in pristine condition, I don't think anyone has been there since I was there last!

 

[leon-b]

spamel what do you think i should put there i was thinking of a couple of shelters, a big pot hanger capable of hanging about 4 pots at once and a table made of branches
what else do you think i should include ?
what shelters do you think i should make ? i like the design of the one i slept in at kevins

leon

 

[leon-b]

tommorow i am going to start making myself another spoon as my last on went to the kitchen and gets used every day
its going to be about 15 cm long with a deep bowl so that i can eat with it
leon

 

[spamel]

I think a leaf litter design with an open front to use with a fire would be good for the summer. You could build a simple lean to, or a semi domed type like the Ray Mears episode where the guy roofs it with large sheets of birch bark. Just build up the leaf litter instead.

Try and get a section of a tree trunk to use as a chopping block, you will need that this summer when you start carving a lot. As for cooking over a fire, why not build a permenant swing arm type pot hanger? You can see it here under the fireplaces section at the bottom of the page. The arm can swing out away from the fire, and you can raise and lower the arm aswell. Make sure you don't use cordage that will melt!

 

[spamel]

I'm gonna look for a suitable piece of birch to make a small ladle next, I want to make it from a single piece of wood!

 

[leon-b]

well we just rung my nan and she said that she thinks the woods we are talking about is my uncles brothers and not his but she said she will ask him, if not i will have to ask him if he has any other woods we could use
leon

 

[gaz_miggy]

the best thing i can think of is just spend time out side, youll be suprised how much you pick up from doing nothing, just being there, you wont even relise your learning

 

[leon-b]

we have a woods walking distance from my house so i often go for a walk in there
leon

 

[BOD]

Leon-B,

is this thread you started the longest ever in BCUK history?

Could Tony or the mods let us know if this is a record?

 

[leon-b]

do i get a prize if it is
im not sure but it sure is long, i think people are put of posting on this thread now as they dont know what we are talking about
it has a mine of information though
leon

 

[BOD]

Maybe there should be a prize

You have certainly done us a service by starting it and even though it got a bit rocky for a while the outcome is good.

You getting out and doing lots of bushcraft?

I have never done a spoon. I should spend more time doing the craft in bushcraft

 

[British Red]

i think people are put of posting on this thread now as they dont know what we are talking about
it has a mine of information though
leon

Thats okay Leon - we don't know what we are talking about either mate

 

[jasons]

Thanks Jason for the axe instruction and well done Leon for listening! Nice "choked" hold on the splitting there mate

Now make very sure you get it cleaned and mirror sharp before you put it away!

Red

no worrys I just want leon to be a safe bushcrafter and get the best out of it .leon you and your dad are always welcome to my woods just give me a pm and we will sort out a weekend.just take your time when using blades theres no rush and always have a first aid kit with you

 

[weaver]

Maybe there should be a prize

You have certainly done us a service by starting it and even though it got a bit rocky for a while the outcome is good.

I think the prize is all the knowledge here!

Certainly don't stop now, we are enjoying it too much.

 

[leon-b]

yes jason i would love to come to your woods when i am not busy, do you know ho long it would take to get there from shotley
leon

 

[jasons]

yes jason i would love to come to your woods when i am not busy, do you know ho long it would take to get there from shotley
leon[/QUOT do you no were the xmas moot is I am 10 mins from there