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    Finished off a small project i have had on the back burner for a little while today, it's nothing too elaborate or special, just a bamboo needle case, dead simple to make, but also looks great when finished.





    The case, with stopper is 5 inches in length and has a an outside diameter of 3/4" and an inside diameter of approx 5/8", the stopper is piece of well seasoned hazel that I've whittled down so it has a slight shoulder and therefore cannot be pushed too far inside the bamboo and therefore split the sides out, for added security and strength around the rim, I've whipped some artificial sinew in place, the stopper is secured to the main tube with sinew and has a leather thong loop in the top to make it look pretty.

    Now to make some bone needles to go it, think a trip to the Game processor might be in order , so i can get some Deer leg bones.

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    Realy nice work there.

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    I really like that a lot!
    Another project to go onto my list of projects to do!
    Damn you man!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rockmonkey View Post
    I really like that a lot!
    Another project to go onto my list of projects to do!
    Damn you man!!!
    he he he, ya didnt see this one then http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/sho...74#post1108174

    Ive plenty of bamboo here if you want a bit to try?

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    Would love to!, yes please!!

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    no prob, will put a few sections in the car for you

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    Nice smooth finish mate, what went wrong?
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    Quote Originally Posted by jackcbr View Post
    Nice smooth finish mate, what went wrong?
    i know, i'll try harder next time

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    Nice work mate.

    I always preferred working with antler needles, they are a bit more flexible and I'm told they carry less bacteria into a stab wound if you slip while sewing.
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    awesome work looks braw
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wayland View Post
    Nice work mate.

    I always preferred working with antler needles, they are a bit more flexible and I'm told they carry less bacteria into a stab wound if you slip while sewing.
    Cheers Gary, not heard about that with Antler needles before, will have to look into that a bit i think, thanks for the info

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    Really nice!

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    Nice looking mate, very practical.
    I have some deer leg bones if you want some for a swap for a little bamboo so as I can make something.
    Also I have that big bit of cherry if you want some to make another bowl, terms and conditions are, you are the next camp slave tea maker.
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    Now there's an offer not to refuse, i'll grab some bambo and put it in the car for you for next trip out, some of that cherry sounds grand too, yep, i'll make the tea as well

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    Thanks for the bamboo Kep, saw yours and couldn't resist, end piece is Bay wood, Here's what i made!
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    Thanks for looking
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    top notch work there kepis, really like that and a great follow up from RM, bamboo is so versatile.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rockmonkey View Post
    Thanks for the bamboo Kep, saw yours and couldn't resist, end piece is Bay wood, Here's what i made!

    Thanks for looking
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    Nice one RM, looks good to me, now to make some cordage to secure that top

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    Quote Originally Posted by woodspirits View Post
    top notch work there kepis, really like that and a great follow up from RM, bamboo is so versatile.

    steve
    Thaks Steve, got a ton of large section Bamboo here at the moment, loads of different projects in mind for it

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    cordage indeed!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rockmonkey View Post
    cordage indeed!!
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