'practise on something soft, not necessarily a brother scout’s head'

[decorum]

I wasn't certain whether to put this here or in Leaders Chatter. As it's more connected to making, I plumped for here .


A while ago I found an old scouting publication called Spare Time Activities for Scouts and Others by "Gilcraft" and, having mentioned it to a few people at the recent Rough Close Meet, I thought I'd offer it up on the forum.



The rather strange title is taken from a line in the book :yikes: .


Hopefully someone will find it useful / interesting / inspiring.


Thanks for looking.

 

[Greg]

Looks like an interesting read!

 

[decorum]

I keep intending to try the sheath design. The next blade doesn't exactly lend itself to the pattern ~ it's a Martindale 350L

 

[3bears]

good find sir! plenty to keep me going for a while there

 

[John Fenna]

By eck!
And there is me with a "To Do" list down to only 4 projects......now up to - "lots"!

 

[John Fenna]

OK - it is a hot day today ...so I made myself a pair of the sandals
I had to make a change to the lacing as I was just using thonging not rawhide as specified and I am currently "wet forming" them on my feet before a final trim to size - very easy and as comfortable as any flipflops.
When they are dry and trimmed I will be waxing them to make them tough and waterproof
A great little book that!

 

[Pandabean]

Thanks for this, pretty interesting little book.
I think Mocassins are on the list next and I quite like the sheath design.

 

[Big E]

The noggin cup sounds good.

 

[shaggystu]

thanks for that phil, that's a great little book

stuart

 

[decorum]

Just been reminded of this thread and we seem to be going through a crafting period ... so a bit of light threadcromancy