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[British Red]

you beat me to 2000 mate, what do i get lol
leon

You get some antler if you still want it? I've just remembered you wanted some bits for firesteel handles and stuff - it slipped my mind. Do you still want some?

Red

 

[leon-b]

yes please hugh
thanks leon

 

[British Red]

I'll try and get it sent off at the weekend Leon

Keep reminding me - work is nuts right now......

7 posts to go for you mate!

 

[British Red]

Put a few things in a box for you tonight mate - a small roe antler, Red deer tine, some buffalo horn and a few bits of wood suitable for firesteel handles. BB will try to post it by the weekend

Red

 

[leon-b]

thanks very much mate
leon

 

[British Red]

No worries,

She sent it off today. Don't know when you will get it with Xmas post and all. Let me know if it doesn't show up

Red

 

[redcollective]

does anybody on here know a simple lanyard that i could make to go on my keyring
leon

This one should keep you amused for a while: http://boondoggleman.com/prj_square_stitch.htm

If you have some paracord, strip the gut out of it so it flattens more - You'll get a more compact, neater looking weave.

This so called 'survival bracelet' is also a good beginner's project: http://www.bns-code.org/?view=pages&id=4

 

[leon-b]

thanks hugh
redcollective thanks i just need to wait untill i get some more paracord as i have exhausted my supply
leon

 

[leon-b]

red i have recieved your package thanks, i am now making a walking stick for my nana using the buffalo as the handle
what antler is it ? roe maybe ?
thanks very much
leon

 

[British Red]

Leon,

The little one is Roe, the tine (spike) is off a Red deer mate (a little spike off a big antler).

Red

 

[leon-b]

thanks red
here are some photos before i varnish it

leon

 

[leon-b]

im going to tidy up that epoxy under the handle after it has dryed
leon

 

[British Red]

Nice,

Suggestion is that next time put a spacer (piece of wood or horn) in thats wider than the antler or the stick. Then use a rasp and sand paper to "taper" it do the bottom of the spacer joins the stick and "flares out" to the antler. It avoides that "stepped" look.

You do know thats antler don't you? The Buffalo horn is the round smooth black stuff

Red

 

[leon-b]

i will do that next time thanks
you told me it was red deer antler but i wondered what that smooth black stuff was
leon

 

[leon-b]

i have £30 at the mo and i dont know what to spend it on can you help lol
i will have about another £150 odd after crimbo, im not shore what to spend it on, maybe a course
leon

 

[British Red]

Save it mate!

Everything will be cheaper after Christmas and you may well get some bargains!

I believe Fenlander does some good courses

Red

 

[leon-b]

ok save it is then, by christmas i should have £45 but a bit is going towards some steel to make a couple of knives. i'll see what courses are out there
leon

 

[leon-b]

red why does mine say native when yours says bushcrafter boy ive got alot to say. i thought that it changed to bushcraft boy ive got alot to say after you have more than 2000 posts
leon

 

[ScottC]

Because you are a full member so that title takes precedence

 

[leon-b]

so why does it say native underneath surely it should say bushcraft boy ive got alot to say, o well its no biggie i was just wondering
thanks leon