Mors' try-stick

[luckylee]

does any one have this as a pdf file, or maybe some one who has the magazine could maybe take a photo of the page, and send it to me by email.
if some one could do that for me, that would be great, or maybe they have a spare copy of the mag i could borrow, so i could photo copy it.
would love to have a go at this.

 

[troyka]

thanks for the blog link i will see if i can do some from the pics.. although i have no clue what some are for.

 

[Elines]

what would be a good wood to use that is easy to carve?

 

[Kepis]

I tend use Hazel as it's abundant , any wood will do though

 

[Elines]

Ok - thanks - and used green rather than dried when doing for first time?

 

[Kepis]

I try to use green all the time, makes the job easier and safer, all depends what you have available, ive used an old broom handle before, but that was hard work

 

[mrcairney]

does any one have this as a pdf file, or maybe some one who has the magazine could maybe take a photo of the page, and send it to me by email.
if some one could do that for me, that would be great, or maybe they have a spare copy of the mag i could borrow, so i could photo copy it.
would love to have a go at this.

Same here, would love to see the original instructions (and explanations!)

 

[Elines]

I try to use green all the time, makes the job easier and safer, all depends what you have available, ive used an old broom handle before, but that was hard work

Ok - thanks for your help - I now (think) I have all I need to have a go

 

[troyka]

i tried a try stick in the woods.. i broke it.. https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/yCH2nr8KHikxbg9sOo4rBsQev7zgQM-0y9-JBk0ji7Q?feat=directlink

i still dont know what any of the cuts are used for.. apart from the pot holder!


other pics of the day in the woods https://picasaweb.google.com/youthw...authkey=Gv1sRgCIr3wcjb9IOAhgE&feat=directlink

 

[Whittler Kev]

i tried a try stick in the woods.........

i still dont know what any of the cuts are used for.. apart from the pot holder!

Have a look at post #60
which links to a pic showing the cuts

 

[troyka]

thanks ive seen the pic and the blog, but i don't know what a 90 deg latch or a lashing cross is for example or why i would want them..

 

[Kepis]

thanks ive seen the pic and the blog, but i don't know what a 90 deg latch or a lashing cross is fr example or why i would want them..

For building shelters, traps, pack frames the list is endless

 

[mrcairney]

A copy of Mor's 'Bushcraft' landed on my mat this morning. From what I can tell most of the cuts are in there with what they're used for, just not in one section.

PS

i tried a try stick in the woods.. i broke it.. https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/yCH2nr8KHikxbg9sOo4rBsQev7zgQM-0y9-JBk0ji7Q?feat=directlink

I like your hat.

 

[BOD]

could someone enlighten me about the "butterfly cut"? i'm guessing that it's the one that's shaped like......erm......a bow tie
there's a link to a youtube vid but youtube tells me that i'm using an outdated browser (which pleases me no end!) i'm consumed with curiosity and starting to go a little mad trying to work out what a butterfly cut could be used for, please help.

cheers

stuart

Here's a link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5bUdRq_9Nk

Takes about a minute. Apart from weak lashings, it can be used to keep improvised bush bed frames in place in case you toss and turn a lot. same for a bush table or chair. Saves the paracord.

Used on smaller sticks it could be the trigger stick for a spring snare. the vertical line under tension is held by the butterfly nocks but when the prey pulls or ppushes the bait the horizontal stick disengages and whoopsy a little critter becomes your next meal.

Hope that helps

 

[JohnC]

A short(ish) try-stick that turned into a "ceremonial tentpeg" for a friend..

 

[Retired Member southey]

A short(ish) try-stick that turned into a "ceremonial tentpeg" for a friend..

That looks rubbish

 

[Whittler Kev]

A short(ish) try-stick that turned into a "ceremonial tentpeg" for a friend..

Nice job dude. Twin captive balls? I found one super time consuming

 

[Pierr]

What tool(s) did you use for this "ceremonial tent peg"? I'm not sure how I would do that with just knife tip.

 

[JohnC]

What tool(s) did you use for this "ceremonial tent peg"? I'm not sure how I would do that with just knife tip.

I used a Flexcut carvin'jack folder, has several gouges/blades, vey handy..

 

[troyka]

Very cool tent peg... and that vid was cool so the bow tie joins wood, nice....


thats my fave hat... chosen for me by a vegan friend she didn't realise it was made of roo!