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Hey guys, I'm in the process of making a few items with leather but I'm struggling to find any big belt buckles that will fit 3 or 4" strips of leather. I've had a look at a few different sites I've used in the past but I can't seem to find anything suitable. Does anyone know where I might be...

Hey guys, I bought a vintage axe a week or so ago and I'm in the process of restoring it to it's former beauty at the moment. Unfortunately though, I can't see to find a suitable handle for it! Initially, I thought a Gransfors Bruks double bit handle would do but the thickness of the axe at the...

Hey guys, I know a lot of forum users are familiar with DD hammocks and I wondered if anyone else has had problems with the stitching on their tree huggers? Earlier tonight, I set my hammock up in the garden, got in and after about 20 seconds, there was a snap and I landed with a thud! This...

Hey, Does anyone on here have any experience of using one of these axes? They aren't made any more but I've seen a couple of them available on the American eBay site in the past week and would love to get one and, if necessary, refurbish it myself. Does anyone know when stopped being made? And...

Hi guys, After having used a sleeping bag for years, I wouldn't mind trying a more traditional, versatile approach by going with a blanket but I'm not sure what I should be looking for. I know the Swiss and Italian surplus ones seem to be highly rated but I can't find one from Britain and even...

I made some wax for waterproofing yesterday, following the 90% paraffin/10% beeswax method and it worked out really well for an old bag I've got, but I have a waxed cotton jacket that I'd like to reproof and I'm worried about that wax being a bit too stiff for it. I checked out a few clothing...

Hi guys, During the summer, some oak trees on a field next to my house were cut down and rather than let it go to waste, I asked the workers chopping them down if they could leave a bit for firewood over the winter. I cut it all up several months ago but since then, I've noticed that a fair...

Hi guys, Does anyone know where I might be able to find some really heavy, strong denim? I've tried Google but all I'm getting are links to websites selling tough jeans rather than the material by the metre. I'm looking for anything from 19oz upwards really, though ideally probably 21oz...

I've always enjoyed a cup of coffee but until recently, I'd only tried instant or bought fresh coffee from places like Starbucks. There's obviously a difference in taste between those two types of coffee, so trying to recreate the Costa/Starbucks/Nero etc. taste, I bought some ground coffee and...

I'm looking to go tavelling on a motorbike, but because of the risk of damage, I'd rather not take standard plastic fuel bottles like the 1l Coleman one I use now, so I'm looking for something a bit sturdier. Any help, guys? Thanks!

I've been looking around for a good water filtration system for a while and from all the ones I've looked at, the best seems to be the Lifesaver bottle. Has anyone on here had experience with them? They're quite expensive, even though it works out cheap in the long run, so I'm curious as to what...

Has anyone ever used one of these? They look really impressive and I was thinking of picking one up. Sadly, I can't seem to find a retailer in the UK so before I make the plunge, I thought I'd ask if anyone has any past experience with them. Here's a link...