The 'I've found a bargain' thread

[Pattree]

My brother is a competition wood turner at Intermediate level in Perth, West Australia. Below is the base of what will be an interpretation of the Seatle Space Needle.
It was made from four square sections of wood glued together and turned. It was then unglued, each piece was rotated 180 degrees and re-glued then turned again. There is a story that Confederate rifle buts were turned four at a time using the technique




The quasi-African piece is turned on seven or eight axes!
He’s good!
I don’t know what came first!



I have a few Black & Decker drill attachment lathes. I make flutes. The most adventurous thing I do is the Opinel knife handle. It’s turned off-centre and sometimes the axis is completely off the work piece but I’m only playing with a toy lathe.

It is addictive!

 

[slowworm]

No idea if these are any good but I noticed Lidl will be selling a couple of Corundum double sided sharpening stones on the 6th. One 1000/6000 and the other 400/800, for £6.99 each.

Parkside 2-in-1 Sharpening Stone - Grit: 1000/6000

Parkside 2-in-1 Sharpening Stone - Grit: 1000/6000 - For sharpening blades and scissors Bamboo base to ensure safety while sharpening Non-slip silicone

www.lidl.co.uk

Parkside 2-in-1 Sharpening Stone - Grit: 400/800

Parkside 2-in-1 Sharpening Stone - Grit: 400/800 - For sharpening blades and scissors Bamboo base to ensure safety while sharpening Non-slip silicone

www.lidl.co.uk

 

[Dan00001]

'The Sporting Lodge' ebay store has some really good discounts on Paramo clothing at the moment. I just bought an Enduro windproof for £78

Security measure

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Nice65]

Acebeam Pokelit with battery showing for me at £7.89 from Acebeam Official store.

ACEBEAM Pokelit AA EDC Flashlight 1000 Lumens High CRI90 USB-C Rechargeable IP68 Small Pocket LED Flashlight for Everyday Carry - AliExpress 39

Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com

www.aliexpress.com

 

[TeeDee]

So we have been speaking about them in the Bushcraft Trousers thread.

Revolution Race

Awesome Outdoor Clothing & Gear | RevolutionRace

Nature should be accessible to everyone! We are revolutionising the outdoor industry with great fit and quality at affordable prices.

www.revolutionrace.co.uk

Say its there birthday and are offering 25% off across the board.
I'm normally sceptical but they do have a solid 30 day free try and return policy - which helps get the sizing right and lets you have a think before fully committing

 

[Stew]

So we have been speaking about them in the Bushcraft Trousers thread.

Revolution Race

Awesome Outdoor Clothing & Gear | RevolutionRace

Nature should be accessible to everyone! We are revolutionising the outdoor industry with great fit and quality at affordable prices.

www.revolutionrace.co.uk

Say its there birthday and are offering 25% off across the board.
I'm normally sceptical but they do have a solid 30 day free try and return policy - which helps get the sizing right and lets you have a think before fully committing

The stock photos don’t look very appealing - tight on the leg but also rumpled at the same time!

 

[Dan00001]

They seem to be popular in Facebook groups and I'm sure I've seen someone like Ant Middleton or somebody wearing them.

 

[TeeDee]

The stock photos don’t look very appealing - tight on the leg but also rumpled at the same time!

Gosh. Neggy feedback. How can I respond?!?!

I have two of the GP trousers but I'm returning them for the Pro's - Not sure what else to say.
Yes tight on the ankle I guess and maybe more slim legged than others pants - but I'm no racing snake anymore and they fit me.

I guess the 30 day buy or return allows one to have a up close and personal and return if they are not to ones liking. ?

 

[Chris]

All within the last couple of weeks. Knife and the Lumintop arrived today.





Edit: Definitely didn’t post this in the wrong thread. Doh!

Lumintop was only £6 so maybe that counts

 

[Nice65]

The stock photos don’t look very appealing - tight on the leg but also rumpled at the same time!

The whole range look like they’ve been put through the dryer on the wrong setting, like most blokes trousers today, a bushcraft equivalent. Fact they’re causing a stir on social media is probably influencer induced.

Longjohns, thick wool socks, mid leg leather boots, nah..

 

[John Fenna]

The stock photos don’t look very appealing - tight on the leg but also rumpled at the same time!

A most unappealing look indeed! I have not yet become a fan of clothing that makes one look like some sort of particoloured jester.....

 

[Pattree]

Is this The influencer you were talking about?

 

[Stew]

Gosh. Neggy feedback. How can I respond?!?!

I have two of the GP trousers but I'm returning them for the Pro's - Not sure what else to say.
Yes tight on the ankle I guess and maybe more slim legged than others pants - but I'm no racing snake anymore and they fit me.

I guess the 30 day buy or return allows one to have a up close and personal and return if they are not to ones liking. ?

Indeed! Are they a stretchy material?

 

[TeeDee]

Indeed! Are they a stretchy material?

Some parts are - depends upon which model of trouser you get - the GP & the GPO Pro has stretchy material around the crotch ( can I still say crotch?? ) and bum and inner panels.

But "The whole range look like they’ve been put through the dryer on the wrong setting, like most blokes trousers today, a bushcraft equivalent. Fact they’re causing a stir on social media is probably influencer induced." - I'm not sure they are for you?

 

[Stew]

Some parts are - depends upon which model of trouser you get - the GP & the GPO Pro has stretchy material around the crotch ( can I still say crotch?? ) and bum and inner panels.

But "The whole range look like they’ve been put through the dryer on the wrong setting, like most blokes trousers today, a bushcraft equivalent. Fact they’re causing a stir on social media is probably influencer induced." - I'm not sure they are for you?

Meh! I was looking at their shorts but I guess if they’re not for me then no!

 

[Dan00001]

Old Karrimor Jaguar IV in Southampton for £6 collection only. Would love it but too far for me..

Pardon our interruption...

 

[Chris]

@shibafu has found a bargain! £58 for a Phoxx 2 tent from Go Outdoors.

OEX Phoxx 2 II Tent | GO Outdoors

£230.00 | This compact lightweight tent from OEX is designed to be as...

www.gooutdoors.co.uk

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Post in thread 'any suggestions for a decent tent?'

Yesterday at 10:15 AM

I have one and would happily recommend it as a good-value option... but it's disappeared from the Go Outdoors web site! Whether temporarily or permanently, I have no idea.
The main thing people complain about is it's inner-first pitching, but it is possible to tie the inner and outer together and make it more or less pitch-as-one. Also the side vestibules are quite small. But for the money, hard to knock. If you can get one!

Was just on the Go Outdoors web site and noticed the Phoxx 2 is back in stock now, at a bargain £58.65 if you use discount code APRIL15.

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