Suffolk Bushcraft Group

[SJStuart]

Thanks Colin, not sure of the wood,
I picked up a couple of logs in the area that I tried out the Lavvu and tarps. They had been there for a while so yes it could be ash, as there were a few Ash trees about, and as I have just looked up spalted, spalted ash is what it could be. I still have a couple of lengths if you would like one?

By the same token, I've got tons (literally) of Beech if anyone wants any (let me know the aprox diameter and length you need and I'll see if I can manage that)

 

[crosslandkelly]

Thanks Colin, not sure of the wood,
I picked up a couple of logs in the area that I tried out the Lavvu and tarps. They had been there for a while so yes it could be ash, as there were a few Ash trees about, and as I have just looked up spalted, spalted ash is what it could be. I still have a couple of lengths if you would like one?

Cheers Mike, I'd like a piece if you can spare it.

By the same token, I've got tons (literally) of Beech if anyone wants any (let me know the aprox diameter and length you need and I'll see if I can manage that)

Only if you can spare a bit. Kuksa size? Cheers Si.

 

[Big Stu 12]

Only if you can spare a bit. Kuksa size? Cheers Si.

Thinks the same... can I have a bit for a Kuksa as well.. think its best to have a slice and spilt it in so you only use the heart wood.. that's if i remember right

 

[ozzy1977]

Very hard to carve is beech.

 

[Big Stu 12]

Very hard to carve is beech.

its is if you keep cutting fingers... lol

I'll have a new toy to handle soon... from Mr Budd of the Parish ,

Also want to turn a new handle for my Archery rake on the pole lathe at the next meet

 

[SJStuart]

Very hard to carve is beech.

Aye, but the results are totally worth the effort

 

[SJStuart]

Thinks the same... can I have a bit for a Kuksa as well.. think its best to have a slice and spilt it in so you only use the heart wood.. that's if i remember right

I can bring you a suitable piece on Saturday... gives us something to do when all's set up etc.

Thinking of bringing a decent sized bit for Toby to make a spoon (if he wants to)

 

[Big Stu 12]

I'll have to stick an axe in the disco then .....

 

[SJStuart]

I'll have to stick an axe in the disco then .....

Oh do you want to bring the axe I'm buying off you as well?

 

[crosslandkelly]

Finally got my Polish Lavvu set up today. Not as roomy as my tarp, but good enough. Seems good and sturdy, should keep the elements off.

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[Big Stu 12]

Oh do you want to bring the axe I'm buying off you as well?

OK bud I will do ..

 

[mikesmith777]

Nice Colin, are you bringing it to the December meet

 

[Big Stu 12]

Finally got my Polish Lavvu set up today. Not as roomy as my tarp, but good enough. Seems good and sturdy, should keep the elements off.

That looks a nice hiddy hole for the winter..

How long is that sleep mat Colin?

I can see a Polish Lavuu town growing at Price wood

 

[crosslandkelly]

I'm 5' 9" so the sleep mat must be 6' 2", 3".

 

[Big Stu 12]

I'm 5' 9" so the sleep mat must be 6' 2", 3".

OK mate thanks.. I ma 5' 12"......Hope I can fit in one ... or I can see a mod coming...

 

[crosslandkelly]

Nice Colin, are you bringing it to the December meet

Yes, but I'm going to bring my tarp just in case.

 

[Big Stu 12]

I want to put my East German ponchos between the polish ones... ... have a Bit more room

 

[crosslandkelly]

I want to put my East German ponchos between the polish ones... ... have a Bit more room

You don't have to set it up in a circular way. Pull the ends out slightly and tilt the pole then set up as an oval. You should gain an extra foot.

 

[Big Stu 12]

You don't have to set it up in a circular way. Pull the ends out slightly and tilt the pole then set up as an oval. You should gain an extra foot.

Yeah.. did wonder if it could be done... I would like to be able to close it up for really cold weather, and heat it as well .. one of my next projects... a tent stove

 

[ozzy1977]

How heavy are rhe polish tipi tents, I have been looking at them today thinking about getting one for my son.