Thanks very much Fishy. Its funny you should say that because that is exactly how I feel when I see some of the great projects other people do on here. Thats what I love about bushcraft, there is...
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Thanks very much Fishy. Its funny you should say that because that is exactly how I feel when I see some of the great projects other people do on here. Thats what I love about bushcraft, there is...
Thanks Al I really enjoyed it. My next project is a sheath for my Ontario Cutlass machete (12") as it didn't come with one. I used it for the first time on a camp a couple of nights ago and it...
I finally finished my first project today, a sheath for my modified MOD knife. The reason it has taken so long is that I was constantly waiting for things in the post at every stage. I'm really...
My rivets and awl arrived today- super fast delivery from english knife supplies.
Tryed out dyeing for the fist time today. I used Fiebings dark brown oil dye and the results seem to be better...
I spent quite a lot on tools, but I a think lot of it depends on how complicated you want your designs to be. Punches to make holes, and rivet setters seem to cost a lot, so just by avoiding them,...
Funny you should say that, I came very close to forgetting to even make a retaining strap. :D
Thanks for the advice Mike.
Cheers Al. Its such an enjoyable craft, I'm glad to be doing it.
Thats very kind of you, but yes its my first try. I used to be a carpet fitter which I...
Cheers mike, I'll do a test with both and see how it goes. It proves that theres more then one way to skin a cat.
I have a round awl but its way too wide and leaves a massive hole. The awl I...
A little question for the future guys. Do you clean your wool daubers or just throw them away? If you clean them, what do you use please?
Cheers
Andy
(Sorry if the title is a bit seft indulgent.)
I've posted a load of basic questions in other threads and everyone has been really helpful. I've got a tonne of other questions coming up, so in an...
Ordered, cheers for the heads up! I wasn't sure which size to get so I got the 18s and the 16s. Hope thats going to be ok? At £1.10 it was worth the risk.
Thanks for the tip! No risk of that though, I've bit my nails since I was a kid! :D
Have you tried placing a wanted ad? ...I would bet there is someone on here that would sell you one for the right price.
I bought this stuff in the end. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390081409291?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 It arrived within a few days. First impression are that its very strong...
T^ Cheers Humakt. Thats easier then I thought it would be. Great tip on the superglue.
Thanks for the link bri, that explains a lot. The poster definatly knows what he/she is doing. Thats...
I hadn't even thought of hobbycraft, I've never even been in one but I often see them about. I'll check it out.
Thanks for the advice Bri, I haven't got a dremel yet so I'll just be using an...
Just shown my lack of knowledge there... I thought thread was just 'thin string'...made of any material. :D
Lovely sheaths you made, I really like the one on the left. The stamping gives an...
That stuff looks fantastic, is it nylon?
Finally found my answer, but it took a while to find it. I'll post this up here in case anyone else is interested; http://www.bowstock.co.uk/acatalog/Linen.html
I had to read it a few times for...
Thanks thumb. The problem I have is that almost all my buying is online, so its very hard to guage sizes. If I come across dacron in a shop I'll pick some up.
That seems like pretty expensive...
I've been looking at the various threads and am very confused about the sizes thicknesses. I'm after a good strong thread in both nylon as well as linen. I want it to be reasonably thick like many...
Some nice work there Bri. I've got a lot to live up to when I see the standard of work you guys are turning out.
Cheers Mike, I can't wait. My first job is going to be a lead and collar for the dog. It'll give me a good chance to play with buckles, rivets, and a bit of stiching. Then I'll move on to a sheath...
A little update; I bought most of my tools from the site Tony recommended. He was good to deal with on the phone and very helpful. The tools were on my doorstep 2 days later.
I also bought...
Ouch.
I got the reccomendation for the ruler off a youtube vid, made sense to have one for those straight cuts.
I was a carpet fitter for a few years so I've had my fair share of cuts off...