What did you buy today?

[Broch]

Arrived a couple of days ago and now set up, along with my trailcam watching:

A18 Counter Trap, Guard - Sentry Kit - Goodnature Traps UK

The Kit includes an A18 Grey Squirrel Trap, Counter & Trap Guard & extra CO2 so your trap is protected and blends it into its surroundings.

goodnaturetraps.co.uk

The born-out-of-wedlock Grey Squirrels have seriously damaged almost all my Silver Birches in the woodland over the last two or three years, and have now set about bark-stripping - vandalising - my young Oaks. I am displeased.

Fingers crossed that I can cut my population of 'em down a little...

Ooh, that looks interesting - let me know how it performs; I have a similar problem.

 

[bearbait]

Ooh, that looks interesting - let me know how it performs; I have a similar problem.

Yup, will do. But it may be a little while yet...

The trap is placed where there has been recent sightings of squirrel with my trailcam, and recent damage to the trees around.

I've baited around the foot of the tree with some maize, and smeared some Hazelnut paste on the tree above the maize, along with more blobs of it on the trap and on the tree above the trap. The bait I'm using in the trap itself is the supplied Hazelnut Paste.

 

[Broch]

I attended an on-line seminar on grey squirrel control by the UK Squirrel Accord (some time last year) - they are researching contraceptive methods and use standard Nutella as the bait

 

[stonepark]

I attended an on-line seminar on grey squirrel control by the UK Squirrel Accord (some time last year) - they are researching contraceptive methods and use standard Nutella as the bait

I find 20gr in 25 cal at 12ftlbs is a very effective contraceptive......

 

[Falstaff]

I find 20gr in 25 cal at 12ftlbs is a very effective contraceptive......

Catapult for me!

 

[Chris]

I find 20gr in 25 cal at 12ftlbs is a very effective contraceptive......

Must be a blooming good shot to hit a moving squirrel in the jewels!

 

[GreyCat]

An axe.

I treated myself to a Wood Tools Sheffield axe.

It's all made in UK including the basic forging. That matters to me.

First impressions are very good......

GC

 

[Ozmundo]

An chinesium mosi net with floor and door. Plus a one of those twiddly little titian pot stand stoves.



Dinky and very stable on the crusader mug. Helping me get through the hexi stick pile (that I don’t have).

Far cheaper than I could make it. Pretty roomy for a single came with bag four cheapo pegs and has a central suspension point.

 

[Nice65]

Theres a Master Lock key safe where I’ve moved to, and I’ve no idea of the combination. I head to LockPickingLawyer on YouTube, but Bosnian Bill pops up with the solution. The solution is a little metal shim to feel for a flat spot on each wheel. Can be cut from a pop can, minimal cost.

One messed up key safe has resulted in this lot arriving today.

 

[TeeDee]

Theres a Master Lock key safe where I’ve moved to, and I’ve no idea of the combination. I head to LockPickingLawyer on YouTube, but Bosnian Bill pops up with the solution. The solution is a little metal shim to feel for a flat spot on each wheel. Can be cut from a pop can, minimal cost.

One messed up key safe has resulted in this lot arriving today.

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Enjoy. I will have to get mine out for a refresher session.

 

[Stew]

Theres a Master Lock key safe where I’ve moved to, and I’ve no idea of the combination. I head to LockPickingLawyer on YouTube, but Bosnian Bill pops up with the solution. The solution is a little metal shim to feel for a flat spot on each wheel. Can be cut from a pop can, minimal cost.

One messed up key safe has resulted in this lot arriving today.

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The clear locks are relatively easy but I’ve still not got a real padlock open! A nice fiddle toy though!

 

[Nice65]

The clear locks are relatively easy but I’ve still not got a real padlock open! A nice fiddle toy though!

I’ve got a few, generally cheap or worn ones though. And raked the front door open once, the lock barrel was so worn I couldn’t get it it to turn.

Actually picking the individual pins is a new thing for me, my approach has been more bumpkey style than patience and feel. If the summer weather continues to be as bad as it has I’ll have my own YouTube channel by Christmas

 

[Nice65]

Amazonas Tarp Wallet has done its best for several years. Replaced with a Maratac bifold from EDCgear. Holds more than I thought, though this is a bit too snug with various business cards and about £500 cash.

Edit: a lot less cumbersome now the electric oven and a fridge freezer delivery has been paid for.

 

[Mesquite]

Just had 2 new lanterns arrive today.

A Polish Jupiter lantern and a Meva 863 with painted barge ware theme.

 

[Pattree]

You’re going to need a kerosene bowser come lighting up time!!!!!

 

[rowen]

I’d forgotten I’d put a bid on this basically because it said mattsons and mora on it but I won it.
I think it’s a tool for marking trees but if anyone knows more about it I’d love to know.

 

[rowen]

Also this axe which I’m pretty sure is a rare Gransfors with the square g and made in Sweden underneath.

 

[Pattree]

I’ve never seen one quite like that but I think you are right.
I think they are usually much heavier than yours and the fitted punches mark the buyers of the timber.

 

[rowen]

Thank you, that makes sense.
I do buy some eclectic junk, daily, I’m worried about a avalanche in my crew cab!

 

[TeeDee]

I’d forgotten I’d put a bid on this basically because it said mattsons and mora on it but I won it.
I think it’s a tool for marking trees but if anyone knows more about it I’d love to know.

I've seen some weird timber tools but that one is quite odd. What throw me is , why is it offset? If its offset due to it manufacturing process , fair enough. But almost seems like its to be used in conjunction with something else?