list to learn

[leon-b]

i might go for another walk now, im thinking of doing this one as its in my village and i know the way
leon

 

[leon-b]

i went on that walk yesterday and it was great, i hadnt been round that way before
i went into town today and bought some Karrimor ksb 300 S they retail for about £85 but in the sale they were £65, we were talking to the man about how i like bushcraft and stuff and he was very impressed, so impressed that he gave me another 20% off so that brought them down to about £50 how great is that.
im wearing them now around the house to break them in
leon

 

[British Red]

Good boots Leon - I have a pair myself and like them except in real heavy use

Heres that photo I took today....he was a bold little fellow - nearly took the bird seed out of my hand!

Red

 

[leon-b]

very nice pic red
can gaiters be fitted to the boots ?
im a bit annoyed as i just finished making some cordage out of clematis and it snapped, i need to produce two bits of cordage sharpish
leon

 

[British Red]

Sure you can fit gaiters to most boots mate - well worth it too this time of year

Try again with the cordage - practice and all that!

Red

 

[leon-b]

ok thanks
the bark just didnt seem strong enough ????
what else is there to use ?
leon

 

[British Red]

willow bark?

 

[leon-b]

yes i would love to give that a go but doesnt that have to be soaked in a stream for 8 weeks or something like that ?
leon

 

[torjusg]

yes i would love to give that a go but doesnt that have to be soaked in a stream for 8 weeks or something like that ?
leon

You don't need to soak willowbark for long, that is a myth. 5 days in a stream is enough. It leeches out the starch that makes it brittle.

 

[leon-b]

i dont have a stream nearby lol
leon

 

[Fenlander]

right, fenlander reccomended that i could collect tree buds, stick them on a bit of paper and them write down characteristics, bark etc heres the first one

the bark was grey/brown and had deep ridges. any ideas
i had a little look and i think it may be beech
leon

Where was the tree Leon?.......park, garden or woodland? Did you check for old leaves beneath the tree to help you identify it?

 

[Greg]

hi i thought that maybe some of you experienced folk out there could help me compile a list of any thing bushcrafty for me to learn it will help an awfull lot of beginers that dont have a clue where to start in bushcarft like me

It seems you have come on a long way Leon, because now you are helping new guys like me getting into bushcraft, well done you! :You_Rock_

 

[Greg]

i went on that walk yesterday and it was great, i hadnt been round that way before
i went into town today and bought some Karrimor ksb 300 S they retail for about £85 but in the sale they were £65, we were talking to the man about how i like bushcraft and stuff and he was very impressed, so impressed that he gave me another 20% off so that brought them down to about £50 how great is that.
im wearing them now around the house to break them in
leon

Thats a good pair of boots you have there Leon I have the same ones and have had no problems with them and they have done alot of miles over the Welsh mountains and the Brecon Beacons.

 

[leon-b]

thanks for the info mate, i am now up and running and can post thanks ever so much tony
leon

 

[leon-b]

It seems you have come on a long way Leon, because now you are helping new guys like me getting into bushcraft, well done you! :You_Rock_

thanks mate, glad im helping you, dont kno how though lol
leon

 

[Bhod]

right, fenlander reccomended that i could collect tree buds, stick them on a bit of paper and them write down characteristics, bark etc heres the first one

the bark was grey/brown and had deep ridges. any ideas
i had a little look and i think it may be beech
leon

Looks like a Poplar to me, will stand corrected though.

 

[topknot]

hi what has happened to your knife?. cheers topknot junior.

 

[leon-b]

my knife ?
leon

 

[British Red]

The one you were making Leon

 

[leon-b]

its nearly finished it just needs more rounding off, i havent done much recently to be honest, i just keep sanding it and then holding it and so on untill i am comfortable with it
leon