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    Books on how to make various things

    Does anyone know of any decent books on "How To Make........" i want to start making various things , but i'm not sure where to start , i mean in terms of bushcraft Woodworking etc , like making bows and other wooden items......


    anyone got any suggestions?

    Thanks

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ID:	6263Go on Youtube they teach you how to make anything on there.I lernt how to make knives,spoons and a few other things off there.Click image for larger version. 

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    YouTube gets my vote too. Some very generous people out there (and here) spending their time to share their knowledge.

    If there's anything in particular you want to know, then I'm sure people will give you a list of on-line resources to watch/read. One website I found that has some great "crafty" projects is Jon's Bushcraft, which you can find at http://www.bushcraft.ridgeonnet.com/...0tutorials.htm

    Then there is of course the "Camp craft" section of the Natural Bushcraft website at http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/camp-craft that could keep you busy for a while.

    Hope that helps.

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    thanks for the idea's guys i was hoping for a book i could take out and about with me, dont fancy takin the laptop haha

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    On the subject of wood carving chaps, what basic carving tools would you recommend for a novice (me) ?

    Cheers,

    M'

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    I would start with a good, dedicated knife, and progress from there. I did just that and added a couple of curved mora knives for spoons etc. I have very little experience myself, but have a wealth of experience from the very talented guys who have posted on here to draw on and learn from.
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    get a Mora knife Ehecatl =)

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