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Whittler Kev
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
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1. theres are pressed out mines cut out
2. they will take bigger rope and be improved if anyone suggests a way
BTW made some strikers (reserved your big one Stu) and some ferro rod strikers from the tool steel I made knives from. They have blue lanyarks and lobster clasps on
Also made some more squirrel cookers out of 6mm rod as well as 10mm square bar 
1. theres are pressed out mines cut out
2. they will take bigger rope and be improved if anyone suggests a way
BTW made some strikers (reserved your big one Stu) and some ferro rod strikers from the tool steel I made knives from. They have blue lanyarks and lobster clasps on
Also made some more squirrel cookers out of 6mm rod as well as 10mm square bar
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1. theres are pressed out mines cut out
2. they will take bigger rope and be improved if anyone suggests a way
BTW made some strikers (reserved your big one Stu) and some ferro rod strikers from the tool steel I made knives from. They have blue lanyarks and lobster clasps on
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Looking good Kev nice job there, I got a big lum of black flint in the motor about 6" in diameter..
I have a 100% flint boulder sat on my front lawn... it's about 18" by 12" by 10". I have access to plenty more, so you're welcome to it if you want a supply
I might not be able to do the March meetup!
I've just gotten home from hospital... managed to damage my neck (fortunately not a broken neck according to the 30+ X-Rays that were taken)... and I'm in a lot of pain right now.
I'll know in the next few days or so whether I'll be in a good-enough condition for March, but obviously not going to push a point if it doesn't heal up substancially before then.
I've just gotten home from hospital... managed to damage my neck (fortunately not a broken neck according to the 30+ X-Rays that were taken)... and I'm in a lot of pain right now.
I'll know in the next few days or so whether I'll be in a good-enough condition for March, but obviously not going to push a point if it doesn't heal up substancially before then.
hi, sorry to hear that sjstuart
hope you get well soon and will be able to make the meet all the best. mitch
hope you get well soon and will be able to make the meet all the best. mitch
Whittler Kev
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Ouch. Same from me dude. With a now stabalised broken back, I know that painhi, sorry to hear that sjstuart
oh no, sorry to hear you cant make it, but a wise decision on, hope it get better soon, dont push it better to be fully rcovered, then have something put back just for a bit if play time.
Take care mate see you a the next one.
Take care mate see you a the next one.
Simon hope you feel better soon, does anyone fancy a night out this weekend possibly at the Colchester site. Be a good chance to test the cold weather kit out
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What annoys me is how stupidly it happened!
Took my daughters to a playground... I was chasing after my eldest and went underneath a "jungle gym" thing at a brisk stride. I was looking down at my kid, with my Packaway hat on (the brim obstructing my view a bit) and didn't see the large wooden beam. Smashed into it right on the top of my skull, pushing my entire head back into my shoulders with a whopping great CRUNCH.
I immediately fixed the position of my head and neck and held it still until the EMTs arrived, at which point they strapped me to a spine board and off to A&E (not Ipswich, this was John Paget [I think] between Lowestoft and Gt. Yarmouth).
Everyone was actually very nice and efficient (much better than at Ipswich A&E, in my experience anyway). Got me into radiology for a large number of X-Rays (over 30 different images taken). Was carted back to the admittance ward and 5 minutes later the doc came in with the good news (neck ain't broken).
Still, it's very painful and my range of head movement is limited. I've been told I must not (under any circimstances) subject my head, neck, shoulders or back to any stresses until it all fully heals. I'm going to assume that lifting and hefting a whopping great Bergen counts as "stress".
Of course, I know that the campsite has wheelbarrows... so I could always barrow the gear down to the pitch site. I think I could get my tarp and hammock up without stressing my neck... question comes down to whether I could sleep in the hammock (could I actually get in and out without help). Also no idea how cold temperatures might affect me.
Anyway, I'll take it as it comes, but right now it isn't looking too promising.
Adding insult to injury, when I got home last night, I discovered that someone has stolen my heating oil (over 200 litres)... so now I have no hot water and no heating for up to a week
Took my daughters to a playground... I was chasing after my eldest and went underneath a "jungle gym" thing at a brisk stride. I was looking down at my kid, with my Packaway hat on (the brim obstructing my view a bit) and didn't see the large wooden beam. Smashed into it right on the top of my skull, pushing my entire head back into my shoulders with a whopping great CRUNCH.
I immediately fixed the position of my head and neck and held it still until the EMTs arrived, at which point they strapped me to a spine board and off to A&E (not Ipswich, this was John Paget [I think] between Lowestoft and Gt. Yarmouth).
Everyone was actually very nice and efficient (much better than at Ipswich A&E, in my experience anyway). Got me into radiology for a large number of X-Rays (over 30 different images taken). Was carted back to the admittance ward and 5 minutes later the doc came in with the good news (neck ain't broken).
Still, it's very painful and my range of head movement is limited. I've been told I must not (under any circimstances) subject my head, neck, shoulders or back to any stresses until it all fully heals. I'm going to assume that lifting and hefting a whopping great Bergen counts as "stress".
Of course, I know that the campsite has wheelbarrows... so I could always barrow the gear down to the pitch site. I think I could get my tarp and hammock up without stressing my neck... question comes down to whether I could sleep in the hammock (could I actually get in and out without help). Also no idea how cold temperatures might affect me.
Anyway, I'll take it as it comes, but right now it isn't looking too promising.
Adding insult to injury, when I got home last night, I discovered that someone has stolen my heating oil (over 200 litres)... so now I have no hot water and no heating for up to a week
I've been out and bought some ripstop nylon. Made a fat snakeskin for my hammock with UQ attached, looks good and works well, it will keep everything out of the mud when packing up. tomorrow I will make a ridgeline organiser and maybe a few other bits, I need some ideas lads!
well
1. theres are pressed out mines cut out
2. they will take bigger rope and be improved if anyone suggests a way
BTW made some strikers (reserved your big one Stu) and some ferro rod strikers from the tool steel I made knives from. They have blue lanyarks and lobster clasps on
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I'd like a toolsteel striker, do you want anything made out of ripstop nylon kev
Hey, Roman... any chance you'd be willing to make a snakeskin for my DD Frontline? Not sure what you'd want in exchange, but I can either sling you a little cash or make something for you.... not sure what you're in need of though!
Simon, I will do one this afternoon for you
, I'd rather swaps than cash much more fun, only thing I'm after at present are 2 lightweight karabiner for my hammock as mine are heavy steel otherwise whatever, chat next weekend
, I'd rather swaps than cash much more fun, only thing I'm after at present are 2 lightweight karabiner for my hammock as mine are heavy steel otherwise whatever, chat next weekend
Did you mean a standard snakeskin or the hammock and uq snakeskin?
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I don't presently have a UQ, so a standard snakeskin
I have some karabs which you might find more than acceptable (they're a super-light alloy rated for 24kN)
I have some karabs which you might find more than acceptable (they're a super-light alloy rated for 24kN)
I will bring it along next weekend if your neck is up to it otherwise pm me and I'll post it. Paul
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Hey all,
Can't say that I can come to the next meet and introduce myself in person but I can offer something into the DIY pot if anyone's interested. I've made a bunch of self tensioning lines for my tarp and have loads of material left over. Basically a copy of these http://www.jacksrbetter.com/shop/self-tensioning-lines/ that I had given to me.
Might be running a bit low on small cable ties but I could whip some up if anyone wants or just bung you some instructions and spare kit to make your own.
I'm using them on the tarp to keep it taught when it gets damp or just stretches out when pitched.
Can't say that I can come to the next meet and introduce myself in person but I can offer something into the DIY pot if anyone's interested. I've made a bunch of self tensioning lines for my tarp and have loads of material left over. Basically a copy of these http://www.jacksrbetter.com/shop/self-tensioning-lines/ that I had given to me.
Might be running a bit low on small cable ties but I could whip some up if anyone wants or just bung you some instructions and spare kit to make your own.
I'm using them on the tarp to keep it taught when it gets damp or just stretches out when pitched.
Hi broomstick, I like the look of them, I have a new diy snakeskin for a tarp/hammock if you want to trade.
Paul
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