Recent content by Burt

Can anyone throw some places to get fairly cheap veg tanned cowhide about 3mm thick. I have looked on leprevo but was wondering is there anywhere cheaper I can buy it by the square foot?

I once had a close shave when in Kenya, I was sitting down on my bergen getting briefed about something or other when everone suddenly shot to their feet and leapt back in a panic....there was this huge 6' long black snake (Mamba?) moving at a rapid rate of knots through the middle of us. The...

With regards to absolute fire retardant properties of fabric, I have worn a pure wool coverall and walked slowly through several petrol missiles, it's hot....! you would only want to spend seconds in the flames and will need to keep moving constantly to avoid the flames burning you (not...

If it's black round laces you want then I am sure you can get them from www.altberg.co.uk They don't do them online but supply them with all their boots; which some are high leg. I have found them to be very helpful. The laces are long, strong and have a little give in them. :)

Avoid picking spots/scabs & the like with your fingers.....impetigo spreads everywhere. I should know. :yikes:

Yeh you can attach to an e-mail, I have bordereiver's CD, but the more the merrier! Cheers Burt :)

How much do these Knives go for;Lord Farquhar's *Wren*? Seem a decent quality. Cheers Burt

Can anyone suggest an oil or other durable preserver(other than varnish) for treating/waterproofing a birch handle. I have tried veg oil, olive oil and boiled linseed oil, as soon as it gets wet the grain rises and the oil is gone. Cheers. :confused:

Got it..kitlist! Got most of that and should have no problem getting any I haven't. When would you need to know for definate? Cheers ;)

cant seem to find it...is this page one? How do i get to the archives?

I may be able to do the 14th and 15th (working the next day), would this matter? If ok what sort of things do you all bring?? Not that I have a lot to bring mind you? Be nice to meet!

Emma, Long thread! The mitts I bought were Dachstein from www.needlesports.com They cost about £16.00 Haven't got any windproofs, with silk inners these were ok. Wouldn't mind knowing where to get those leather mitts Abbe was on about. Could make some leather outer mitts??

Emma, I think I also have a problem with my circulation both to my hands and feet, howeverI, haven't been officially diagnosed with anything. I need gloves for my work which offer all the same qualities as you require; the upshot of this is that I have tried: Leather- not warm...

Thanks Richard I'll do that!

Cheers all, Appreciate the help, I will try the freebie links first, then think about the book. The orienteering has sparked my interest, ages since I did any but I seem to remember enjoying it! (I might have a job finding an organisation in the flatlands though).:thanks: