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by des cattys
Wed Jan 27, 2016 9:03 pm
Forum: Books and Educational Materials
Topic: Wood
Replies: 5
Views: 3005

Re: Wood

I have that one. But one book I would love to have, is Eld : flammor och glöd - samisk eldkonst (Fire: flames and embers - Sami art of fire) by Yngve Ryd. It's a book about things like how to make a fire in a snowstorm and what to burn if there is no trees around. Don't know if it has been translat...
by des cattys
Sat Jan 23, 2016 11:28 am
Forum: DIY and Handicrafts
Topic: Natural Rocket Stove
Replies: 6
Views: 5588

Re: Natural Rocket Stove

I've got some fairly large forstner bits and chisels but I have to say you are better off just making one out of an old pant can and a few bean cans. Only tools you need is tin snips, drill, riviter and some JB weld. Tools wise its about £60 if you go cheap on a cordless drill. Hi there Yep underst...
by des cattys
Sat Jan 23, 2016 6:18 am
Forum: Books and Educational Materials
Topic: Wood
Replies: 5
Views: 3005

Wood

If you have a wood burning stove or thinking of getting one.
Or just fancy an interesting read:
by des cattys
Sat Jan 23, 2016 12:21 am
Forum: DIY and Handicrafts
Topic: Natural Rocket Stove
Replies: 6
Views: 5588

Re: Natural Rocket Stove

Birch stoves
by des cattys
Sat Jan 23, 2016 12:08 am
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Hello all
Replies: 7
Views: 1786

Re: Hello all

AlwaysPrepping wrote:Hey Des, Where abouts in Essex you from.
Hi mate I'm from near Tilbury
by des cattys
Fri Jan 22, 2016 6:54 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Alpkit gamma Head torch
Replies: 6
Views: 3139

Re: Alpkit gamma Head torch

Alpkit gamma headtorch
by des cattys
Fri Jan 22, 2016 6:38 pm
Forum: DIY and Handicrafts
Topic: Natural Rocket Stove
Replies: 6
Views: 5588

Natural Rocket Stove

Has anyone made a natural rocket stove without using a chainsaw .
These were made using just a saw and an axe.
I have made them from birch, oak, and hornbeam.
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by des cattys
Fri Jan 22, 2016 1:50 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Hello all
Replies: 7
Views: 1786

Re: Hello all

AlwaysPrepping wrote:Hey Des, Where abouts in Essex you from.
Near Tilbury
by des cattys
Fri Jan 22, 2016 5:02 am
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Hello everyone
Replies: 7
Views: 1346

Re: Hello everyone

Hi mate welcome
by des cattys
Fri Jan 22, 2016 2:57 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Alpkit gamma Head torch
Replies: 6
Views: 3139

Alpkit gamma Head torch

I have had a number of head torches over the years...but decided on biting the bullet and purchased the Alpkit Gamma Head torch. .at £17 not too bad
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