BushcraftUK: Community Forum - DIY and Traditional crafts http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/ For the hands on stuff. en Wed, 22 May 2013 16:15:45 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.png BushcraftUK: Community Forum - DIY and Traditional crafts http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/ Defeating the leather sofa http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107920&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 09:38:57 GMT A few days ago after many repairs to the chip board carcass, our couch gave up the ghost. My brother and I entered a titanic battle with it from the front room, through the door were it nearly notched up a win against us and out onto the front yard where after many oaths it was finally... A few days ago after many repairs to the chip board carcass, our couch gave up the ghost.

My brother and I entered a titanic battle with it from the front room, through the door were it nearly notched up a win against us and out onto the front yard where after many oaths it was finally defeated ( only just).

My brother wiping sweat from his brow casually said " lets take it down to the pile" ( A place on our yard where we burn things). After seeing me look at him as if he were mad he rolled his eyes muttering something about bushcrafters and possibles pouches coming out of somewhere that I didn't quite catch and said he would see me later.

So I proceeded to claim my prize and after an hour and a half of stitch picking and getting speared by staples ( the old thing had a bit more fight in it after all) I ended up with this pile:




So apart from pouches and covers is there anything else you folks make with thinner leather?

atb

Craig ]]> DIY and Traditional crafts CBJ http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107920 sheath for sami knife home made http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107912&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 07:41:45 GMT sheath made from 2 - 2,5 mm veg tan leather, waxed linnen threat no. 6, pure bees wax applied with toothbush and hairdryer I really like the result. Image: http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s376/MorsMotown/DSC_0167.jpg Image:... sheath made from 2 - 2,5 mm veg tan leather, waxed linnen threat no. 6, pure bees wax applied with toothbush and hairdryer

I really like the result.









Oh yeah I made two sheaths for my splitting axes (blue: Muller red: Ochsenkopf nice price vs quality stuff, the steel is good (which is not always the case with those painted axes, but the bad steel ones are often very cheap) I like the brown sheath on the right.
]]> DIY and Traditional crafts Mors http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107912 Handle for woodcarving knive plus oilpaint http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107910&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 07:36:09 GMT

Brusletto Haugtussa blank

Pear wood, made with saw, sliting iron, axe and knife (no sandpaper)
Oil colour medium Linseed Oil

not for display but for use!

Ps no I don't want to make m neater :)

thanks for watching! ]]> DIY and Traditional crafts Mors http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107910 A spoon and... http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107883&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 16:09:42 GMT A spoon and ??? I don't know what to call it:rolleyes:. Both from birch, still green. The spoon is the same one made mostly with my new axe, shown here: Post #7 here (yes, I'm still going on about it!:))



]]> DIY and Traditional crafts bb07 http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107883 Bucksaw Mark3 http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107867&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 11:58:11 GMT After watching Chisellers video on my last bucksaw i decided to have another go and change a few things. This one is also made from oak that's been stained and sanded a few times to age it. The windlass doesn't protrude below the cross piece anymore i cut a slot into the cross piece and carved the windlass to sit in it. The windlass was left slightly long on purpose so the the cord pushes it down to stop it popping out.
I carved the runes in and they stand for earth, air, fire and water. I may carve some more in yet. The joints are also tighter in this one and i added leather and antler to the tops of the handles for show. The grips took alot of carving and sanding, they give a good grip with no sharp edges. The long thinner piece of oak is a blade protector. the blade will be held in place by some leather thong and antler toggles.
The blades longer on this one, it was 21 inches on the last one and this time it's a 24 inch bahco peg tooth blade.
]]> DIY and Traditional crafts Andy T http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107867 My first spoon http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107861&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 08:12:07 GMT Saturday I finished my first spoon carving project. As I am missing strength it took a while, but now I have something to show! I used Lime wood, Mora 120 and 164. I am quite satisfied with the finished spoon (it still needs some oil), but now I realize that it is too straight to use it... Saturday I finished my first spoon carving project. As I am missing strength it took a while, but now I have something to show!

I used Lime wood, Mora 120 and 164. I am quite satisfied with the finished spoon (it still needs some oil), but now I realize that it is too straight to use it comfortably. But as this is my first spoon and for sure not the last one there will be enough opportunities for such improvement!









]]> DIY and Traditional crafts Turnstone http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107861 Wooplaw Community Wood Greenwood Weekend. Saturday 25th Sunday 26th May http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107851&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 20:33:24 GMT This is a braw wee woodland in the Scottish Borders. Just received the recent newsletter and thought it worth a share.

http://us4.campaign-archive2.com/?u=...1&e=d9ec8609bf

Who knows, may see you there.

There are directions to the woods on the web page but if anyone needs any help just let me ken.

Windy ]]> DIY and Traditional crafts Filterhoose http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107851 Spoon carving http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107836&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 16:04:24 GMT Is it possible to carve a.spoon without a curved knife.like a crook knife?? If so how difficult/easy is it to.do??? Tiger Sent from my LT18i using Tapatalk 2 Is it possible to carve a.spoon without a curved knife.like a crook knife?? If so how difficult/easy is it to.do???

Tiger

Sent from my LT18i using Tapatalk 2 ]]> DIY and Traditional crafts vukic http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107836 Leather. http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107829&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 13:16:49 GMT I would like to make myself some leather belt pouches and knife sheaths for woods walking and hunting but i can not find anywhere online that sells leather for craft supplies except in huge 50 square meter sizes.. Anyone point me in the right direction and give me a list of tools i might need for... I would like to make myself some leather belt pouches and knife sheaths for woods walking and hunting but i can not find anywhere online that sells leather for craft supplies except in huge 50 square meter sizes.. Anyone point me in the right direction and give me a list of tools i might need for basic sowing/craft, nothing fancy just the basics. ]]> DIY and Traditional crafts Demonwolf444 http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107829 Weird and Wonderful Wood Show: Did anyone go? http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107821&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 10:15:03 GMT We went to this yesterday:

http://www.weirdandwonderfulwood.co.uk/

"A specialized art and craft event with a difference, dealing solely in wood. For those with a capacity for wonder it will be a celebration of wood work and wood workers"

It was the first time we'd been and it was fabulous; I've got neck ache from constantly being drawn to look at something new. I can also report that spoon carving was very well represented; and I was quietly pleased to note that a couple of my efforts would not have disgraced the show.

If it is within reach of you and you haven't been then I'd put it in your diary for next year. ]]> DIY and Traditional crafts Stringmaker http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107821 show us your wannigans http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107818&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 07:21:30 GMT I'm looking for inspiration for a wannigan before I undertake making my own.
So please share pics and or design links.
Thanks in advance ]]> DIY and Traditional crafts Man of Tanith http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107818 Made me a trade knife http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107797&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 19:40:45 GMT I made this trade knife at the seem time as i was teaching a friend to make his first knife. The knife is made from 01 tool steel, with brass pins, tube and the wood was from an old front door. This is the first time that i have had ago at file work on a blade. Image:... I made this trade knife at the seem time as i was teaching a friend to make his first knife.
The knife is made from 01 tool steel, with brass pins, tube and the wood was from an old front door.
This is the first time that i have had ago at file work on a blade.









Thank you for looking.

Cheers
Topknot ]]> DIY and Traditional crafts topknot http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107797 Axe and log http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107791&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 18:41:09 GMT Decided to have a bit of a carve today and this is my slant on the old axe and log, gave it to Mrs Hog who loves it. Image: http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h436/JacksonsFive/axe2001_zps0969c2c3.jpg (http://s1109.photobucket.com/user/JacksonsFive/media/axe2001_zps0969c2c3.jpg.html) Image:... Decided to have a bit of a carve today and this is my slant on the old axe and log, gave it to Mrs Hog who loves it.

]]> DIY and Traditional crafts hog http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107791 DIY moccasin blog http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107762&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 20:34:25 GMT I while back Joe O'Leary did a Bushcraft and Survival Skills article on making your own moccasins. I have started to construct a mock up with the view to making some out of setee leather (although he uses buckskin). He has just published the 'how to' on his blog so if anyone wants to have a crack it's here...
http://joeoleary1.blogspot.co.uk/201...meets-new.html

]]> DIY and Traditional crafts Mang http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107762 Saturday Workshop http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107757&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 19:15:55 GMT Looking around the other day for an idea for a present for a 50th. I've been invited to tomorrow, I gathered up a whole bunch of stuff that's been sitting in the " oh great! I'll use that for something nice " pile.................got a nice stand from a piece of Ivy root and carved a little spoon to fit it from an old bit of Walnut; That'll make a nice present............

Then I remembered a piece of antler I got from Tengu (thankyou), got another piece from the pile and combined them with a nice piece of Yew root I got a year or so ago from an old quarry nearby, to make a little stand for a knife I had a while back from juttle (thankyou).

Nothing very special, but I was extremely pleased with my afternoon's work.............see what you think...................atb macIMAG0225.jpgIMAG0232.jpgIMAG0228.jpgIMAG0233.jpgIMAG0237.jpgIMAG0238.jpg
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