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Anyone got a project they are planning to take with them to the Moot?
I'll probably be doing some leatherwork as usual, I need a new pair of Viking shoes and a bag for my Roman folding skillet, so that will probably keep me fairly busy.
I don't often get this much time at a static camp so it's a chance to look at some longer projects too.
Just wondered if anyone else had any plans.
No projects planned other than to to try and learn as much as I can.
John Fenna
16-05-2010, 17:30
My plans include watching the experts at work (I spent most of last years Moot annoying Dave Budd...but he got an interview in one of the mags I write for out of it when I went down to see him later in the year :) ) and seeing what I can learn on the various workshops available.
It is not often I get to pick so many expert brains!
I also hope to socialise with friends old and new, sell some of my makings and surplus bits, get a tan and live the life for a few days!
Ogri the trog
16-05-2010, 17:51
My plans include ........, get a tan!
John - are we destined for the same place?
My plans could include doing a knot workshop and learning how to throw my cast net which I hope to finish sometime soon (I am aware of the legal situation, I just want to learn how to perform the action).
Other stuff is bound to come up so I'll remain flexible for now!
ATB
Ogri the trog
John Fenna
16-05-2010, 18:00
John - are we destined for the same place?
OK - get turned to rust...the colour is the same...and I am as hard as iron....:D
Just remembered I might be making some charcoal for my craft sessions too.
Ogri the trog
16-06-2010, 11:19
I'm up for running a carving workshop, for simple things like three piece pot hangers etc.
What I'd like to to have someone teach me how to carve Woodspirirts
ATB
Ogri the trog
That sound good to me, it's the simple practical stuff like that, that I would like to be better at making.
I could possibly do a little bit about kolrosing (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36720) too.
jungle_re
17-06-2010, 14:53
Sadly im going to be in the North Sea so what i was planning for what would have been my first has had to be curtailed till the wilderness gathering and next years moot. Was going to bring along my compass and map collection the pilots astro compass and the OSS sun compass(both WW2) and various images maps and fabric maps always attract some intrest.
Hope you're not in there for too long. I've heard it gets a bit cold. http://www.wayland.me.uk/assets/images/hatscarf.gif
jungle_re
17-06-2010, 15:25
A month or so. Should be alright though got a job in Saudi penciled in for October.
Has there ever been disscussion of a winter moot?
We had one a while back, don't know if it'll happen again though.
Chris the Cat
17-06-2010, 15:39
Meet some of the folk I have been talking to on BcUK and say hello properly!
I have a look at some blanket cloaks, maybe bring a blanket and try to make on!
Chris.
Mesquite
17-06-2010, 16:38
What I'd like to to have someone teach me how to carve Woodspirirts
I could possibly do a little bit about kolrosing (http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36720) too.
Both of those things I'd like to learn. :)
drewdunnrespect
27-06-2010, 10:12
c da c
toddy is running a cloak making work shop so if you get your self long you could learn how to do it all from scratch
Mesquite
27-06-2010, 10:37
I'm up for running a carving workshop, for simple things like three piece pot hangers etc.
Do you think there'd be any interest in folks learning how to carve netting needles?
I enjoy carving them and would be happy to show folks how to do them to anyone interested.
OK, Just to confirm I should be running a simple Kolrosing workshop at my bivi at some point over the week, I'll work out timing when I can see what else is going on.
I'm buying in some decent craft knives for the job and we'll probably do something simple like a spatula, so I should be able to work with ten or so people.
http://www.ravenlore.co.uk/assets/images/Kolrosing.jpg
Mesquite has already bags'd a place and we'll sort other spots out at the moot.
Mesquite
19-07-2010, 09:36
Mesquite has already bags'd a place and we'll sort other spots out at the moot.
:lmao::lmao::lmao: Only because you told me about it in PM. :rolleyes:
Ogri the trog
19-07-2010, 09:47
Do you think there'd be any interest in folks learning how to carve netting needles?
I enjoy carving them and would be happy to show folks how to do them to anyone interested.
I'm sure there would be!
I've been making a cast net so perhaps there could be the whole process, from carving the needle to making the net!
Mention it at one of the morning meetings and we'll see how to fit it in!
Cheers
Ogri the trog
Do you think there'd be any interest in folks learning how to carve netting needles?
I enjoy carving them and would be happy to show folks how to do them to anyone interested.
I'll add to that and say great idea, i think there's going to be a few that would like to do that. Are you any good at net making with them? Although Ed might do that for us :D
Ogri the trog
19-07-2010, 12:27
Ed showed me the basics last year Tony,
and having worked on a few nets since, I'm happy to pass them on in turn. I haven't spoken to Ed but I recall him saying that he's going to be tight for time this year.
Cheers
Ogri the trog
Mesquite
19-07-2010, 17:03
I'll add to that and say great idea, i think there's going to be a few that would like to do that. Are you any good at net making with them? Although Ed might do that for us :D
:lmao::lmao::lmao: I can carve the needles no troubles.
As for net making, I have a very basic knowledge of how to do but as I said it's very basic so I wouldn't be your best choice to teach it :rolleyes: I'll be happy to help Ogri out on it though.
Just wondered if anyone else had any plans.
I will endeavour to prise cold hard cash out of the vice like grip of Mr. Fenna :yikes: :lmao:
Please note: Some might consider this akin to climbing Mt Everest
John Fenna
20-07-2010, 11:59
I will endeavour to prise cold hard cash out of the vice like grip of Mr. Fenna :yikes: :lmao:
Please note: Some might consider this akin to climbing Mt Everest
You may find this as hard as you would climbing Everest!
Many try - few succeed!
One exception is Tony - he found it all too easy to prise the dosh for the Moot from my poor weak talons...I just hope he remembers this year!
... Many try - few succeed!
Ah, then there is a weakness to exploit! :lmao:
And you haven't seen what I've kept aside ... yet! :campfire::fishing:
John Fenna
20-07-2010, 12:25
Ah, then there is a weakness to exploit! :lmao:
And you haven't seen what I've kept aside ... yet! :campfire::fishing:
I cant wait - it sounds interesting!
I'd like to bagsy a place on the kolrosing course as well please wayland, I've had a go using the tut but I just can't seem to get it right :( :D
John Fenna
20-07-2010, 15:15
Can I sign up for the Kolrosing as well please?
OK. I've just got 10 of the knives like the one I use, I'm just looking for a good test project to use them on.
I'm thinking of something like a spatula, which is always useful.
Depending how much they cost, I reckon it'll be about £6 all in and you get to keep the knife.
http://www.craftknives.co.uk/graphics/prod-retractaway.jpg
Mesquite,
John Fenna,
Cobweb
John Fenna
20-07-2010, 15:52
Great - and I get a new sharp as well!
dean4442
21-07-2010, 09:32
OK. I've just got 10 of the knives like the one I use, I'm just looking for a good test project to use them on.
I'm thinking of something like a spatula, which is always useful.
Depending how much they cost, I reckon it'll be about £6 all in and you get to keep the knife.
You did see this bit then John? If so I'll have to alert the press, I can see the headline now "John Fenna in open wallet shocker".;)
Colin
John Fenna
21-07-2010, 14:34
You did see this bit then John? If so I'll have to alert the press, I can see the headline now "John Fenna in open wallet shocker".;)
Colin
Hopefully I will be able to trade him something in return for the workshop.......
BTW - my wallet often open - but usually to put dosh IN!
:D
I hvent decided but will bring some things with me.
Contemplating a bush curry workshop :)
Mesquite
22-07-2010, 06:25
Contemplating a bush curry workshop :)
Now that does sound interesting :D
Yeah, that sounds goooood :D
drewdunnrespect
22-07-2010, 16:54
dont let maddave here you mention curry or otherwize we will never here the end of it
Lupin Rider
23-07-2010, 15:30
The group I'm with are planning a curry night. I'm coming plannng to do the curry britishred posted here somewhere from the curry secret book. What's in a bush curry?
Can some one show how to bake bread in a tin or somiliar?
markandpaula
25-07-2010, 20:00
Not exactly a skill, but I can bring my full 1st Century Roman Legionary Marching Pack (Impedimenta) for a demo, discussion and handle the kit. If anyone's interested let me know.
John Fenna
25-07-2010, 20:27
Sounds interesting!
Ogri the trog
25-07-2010, 21:04
Mark&paula
Between you and Toddy,
we should get a very detailed insight into some early kit ideas
Certainly interested
Ogri the trog
Not exactly a skill, but I can bring my full 1st Century Roman Legionary Marching Pack (Impedimenta) for a demo, discussion and handle the kit. If anyone's interested let me know.
I might have to watch that as I fry up in my Caerleon pattern folding Roman Skillet. http://www.wayland.me.uk/assets/images/danceRoman.gif
I'm not bringing my Firka though.
http://www.lore-and-saga.co.uk/assets/images/Roman_Firka.jpg
Seriously though, I wouldn't mind a look at that.
Not exactly a skill, but I can bring my full 1st Century Roman Legionary Marching Pack (Impedimenta) for a demo, discussion and handle the kit. If anyone's interested let me know.
Absolutely goodjob
drewdunnrespect
26-07-2010, 08:17
hell yer mate would be very interested
:lmao::lmao::lmao: I can carve the needles no troubles.
As for net making, I have a very basic knowledge of how to do but as I said it's very basic so I wouldn't be your best choice to teach it :rolleyes: I'll be happy to help Ogri out on it though.
I have a fishermans knowledge of net making,By this I mean how to make and mend a net so that it works rather than being perfect.I can show how to make the net and the knot used but to get it perfect needs practice by the individual.I'm happy to give a bit of instruction on what I know .
After 10 minutes instruction John Fenna was able to make his own nets ,and if I can make nets then anyone should be able to.
John Fenna
27-07-2010, 16:36
I have a fishermans knowledge of net making,By this I mean how to make and mend a net so that it works rather than being perfect.I can show how to make the net and the knot used but to get it perfect needs practice by the individual.I'm happy to give a bit of instruction on what I know .
After 10 minutes instruction John Fenna was able to make his own nets ,and if I can make nets then anyone should be able to.
All very true!
Ogri the trog
27-07-2010, 16:39
I have a fishermans knowledge of net making,By this I mean how to make and mend a net so that it works rather than being perfect.I can show how to make the net and the knot used but to get it perfect needs practice by the individual.I'm happy to give a bit of instruction on what I know .
After 10 minutes instruction John Fenna was able to make his own nets ,and if I can make nets then anyone should be able to.
In this case, I might well stand aside! You'll have a lot more information than I've got.
On another matter Sapper, I might have to pick your brains on a local matter.....
Ogri the trog
In this case, I might well stand aside! You'll have a lot more information than I've got.
On another matter Sapper, I might have to pick your brains on a local matter.....
Ogri the trog
Pick away,just don't take too much I've not much left and I need most of it.
Womble_Lancs
27-07-2010, 17:11
c da c
toddy is running a cloak making work shop so if you get your self long you could learn how to do it all from scratch
Now that sounds interesting!
Im going to bring a big bundle of blankets for that.
and my Spears No 2 loom
and lots of beeswax
and my seriously big pot
Bardster
27-07-2010, 20:50
I shall be bringing my leather workshop kit with me and a few bits of hide to play with. Testing out a new (to me) leather bottle pattern this evening, as well as the normal costrels and bottels. Will also have a large selection of spoon knives to play with if people want to try different styles. Oh and will have the sharpening paraphernalia if people want to learn how to look after and sharpen their knives. ( Or I can sharpen them for you hehe) Should keep me busy for a few days. Also need to make some sacks for the cooking trays - but not sure I can be bothered to dig out the heavy canvas in time..... Love sewing leather but hate sewing canvas!