Some new Kit

[PatrickM]

I thought I would invest in some new kit. Bone netting needle and gauge.

 

[torjusg]

Very nice. But isn't that needle a little short, like you thought my was....

 

[Stuart]

keep the inspiration coming!

 

[PatrickM]

Thanks for the comments folks.
Torjus I do prefer the longer needle when netting as there is less tying in. This bone needle and gauge will be part of a mini kit set which will include a few more items, flint tools, sewing set, etc. I found this prize (below) at the wilderness gathering and I have started another net shuttle, this one will be longer and curved. Bone makes fantastic needles, they slide through the net with ease. Having experimented with a wooden needle which I steam bent I believe the curved shuttle is the better option.

Now, where did I put the soup pot!

 

[JohnC]

How much of a curve will you use? or is it user preference?
Ive made & used wood shuttles but Id like to try making the bone ones.

 

[WhichDoctor]

Now, where did I put the soup pot!

Wow! Is that as big as it looks? And if so how big is the pot?

Some nice stuff there though, I don't think I've got inuf pasions for net making .

 

[PatrickM]

Here you go Mary,
it measures just over 5 inches and is maybe a bit too simple in design for our needs? If it's what your after I will make a few for the gathering at the Crannog.

 

[Toddy]

Absolutely beautiful :notworthy That is going to look sooo right worn on kit
I'll make the cloak

atb,
mary

 

[PatrickM]

I want one a cloak like Frodo Baggins wears and a hat like Gandalfs

 

[Spikey DaPikey]

Absolutely beautiful :notworthy That is going to look sooo right worn on kit
I'll make the cloak

atb,
mary

Make me one as well

 

[chrisanson]

gandalf hats

http://www.sallypointer.com/
chris

 

[Too Much Kit To Carry]

gandalf hats

http://www.sallypointer.com/
chris

It would appear that a bushcraft version is also available link here

As you can see rain easily dispersed, could be used as a megaphone or a Lavvu for pixies

Phil.

 

[chrisanson]

It would appear that a bushcraft version is also available link here

As you can see rain easily dispersed, could be used as a megaphone or a Lavvu for pixies

Phil.

good init

chris

 

[Toddy]

Sally's work is excellent and her hats are really cool
If you have a look at her website she also sells *real* soap made from olive oil and tallow; I bought it for Living History and was astonished at how good it is.

Cheers,
Toddy

 

[chrisanson]

are you a member
http://www.livinghistory.co.uk/forums/index.php
???
chris

 

[Toddy]

Yes though I haven't been on for a bit. There are some truly excellent crafts folk among the re-enactors.
Cheers,
Toddy

 

[PatrickM]

Another one Mary, simple shape and style as before. Broadly based on the Scottish thistle with inlayed pitch made from pine resin. We are Jocks after all.

 

[chrisanson]

Yes though I haven't been on for a bit. There are some truly excellent crafts folk among the re-enactors.
Cheers,
Toddy

I find that the same people seem to frequent the same forum’s and you find interesting things on those forums. (the best books tell you what you already know!).
Chris