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Seans visit and some of the mischeif we got up to.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ryan Hunt Jan 18, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Well Sean has been here for about 12 days or something now for his annual visit.First up we headed out with the usual gear and fly camped over in Port Underwood, but there was nothing really new…Continue
Lansky Deluxe Sharpening System
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jelena Middleton Feb 4. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Well I must say it looks to be of very good quality.It consists of a plastic case, 5 stones (Extra coarse, coarse, medium, fine, extra fine), 5 guide rods, knife clamp, hone oil, spare screws and…Continue
Gidday guys
Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Hamilton Nov 6, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Found a link to here on another forum, had a look around and liked what I saw.My main hobbies are making outdoor tools such as bowsaws, knives, axe handles and some amateur gunsmithing.I've been into…Continue
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Te Hopo commented on John Swarbrick's blog post How to enjoy a Steak and Kumara dinner in the bush"I'm a big fan of good food in the bush and so I always carry at least a few spuds and tinfoil.
What really makes them heaven is carrying those little single serves of butter, one of those on a baked spud, some salt and pepper and ahhhhhhh relax…"
Te Hopo replied to Ryan Hunt's discussion Axes: Selection, tips, recommendations"For that I'd lever the crack open, fill it with a good glue, such as epoxy and then clamp it shut until dry.
You can also whip the length of the crack with some cord and cover it with more glue, this will also protect the wood if you miss and…"
Nala left a comment for Te Hopo"Hey mate. I'm the staff writer of Wilderness magazine and I'm writing a feature article about bushcraft-survival as a growing form of recreation and why people are into it. Give me call as I'd like to interview you - if needed…"
Te Hopo replied to Rob Mac's discussion Hello there"Hahaha yea mate if you see me out there feel free to come and meet, my names Deano
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Te Hopo replied to Ryan Hunt's discussion Axes: Selection, tips, recommendations"I have a variety of axes and hatchets which I love to use, some are little kindling hatchets, some are forest axes and I have one real old worn racing axe that is awesome for felling trees.
I make my own handles as can be seen in the blog section…"
Te Hopo replied to Ryan Hunt's discussion Axes: Selection, tips, recommendations"Bloody good axe you have there mate, I have a few different size kelly's and they're all long lasting and good quality."
Te Hopo replied to Rob Mac's discussion Hello there"Sweet as, I work across the other side for the Shark Nett gallery, if you've seen a guy out spraying or scrub barring over on the track around the foreshore and native plantings that's me. =)
I have heard good things on lemonwood, but…"
Te Hopo replied to Talbert de Jong's discussion What Boots do you wear in the bush?"I have broken my left ankle a few times and so I definitely have a preference for high top boots for both work and play.
For easier trips I wear Evolve Razorbacks, they provide good support and are a good price ($220), the soft sole is grippy and…"
Te Hopo replied to Jelena Middleton's discussion Wood for knife handle?"Kanuka/Manuka, Matai, Totara, Akeake and others are all suitable and I've used all of them.
By far the best I have used is Rosewood but it's hard to find."
Te Hopo replied to Rob Mac's discussion Hello there"Gidday Rob, welcome along mate, sounds like you have quite a wealth of knowledge to share.
I'm through in Picton, whereabouts are you in Marlborough?
So what wood are you using for your bows, I have a friend in Chch who is into bows and…"
Te Hopo replied to Sean's discussion Worn out heel padding in shoes & Blisters"Yup, relegate them to mud duty mate and buy some new ones.
It's the old saying, look after your feet and they'll look after you, well blisters can be crippling on a longer walk and ruin a trip quite easily.
IMO it's better to just buy…"
Te Hopo replied to Martin Adlington's discussion Edible Insects"Had a great weekend two weeks back out in the bush with a bunch of friends and their kids.
Loads of cicadas around which the kids loved catching.
All of these kids are off farms or hippy communes and are used to natural foods so I showed them how to…"
Te Hopo replied to Jelena Middleton's discussion Tins for billycans."As kids we used a big old peach tin, never had any problems with taste or side effects that I know of.
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Te Hopo replied to Rod Thompson's discussion River Crossings"Some good hints, I'd just like to add that I like to keep the shoulder straps loose and chest and waist clips undone and hug the pack to me when crossing a river in case I go over, I've seen someone get their pack tangled on something when…"
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- Marlborough
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- Picton
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- Primitive skills, Navigation skills, Shelter building, Survival skills, Crafts, Hunting/trapping, Tramping
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An amazing 3 weeks at the Outward Bound School
Posted on January 5, 2012 at 23:55 6 Comments 1 Like
Well mid way through last year I got an opportunity through my work with the Red Cross New Zealand to go on a fully funded 3 week course at the Outward Bound School based in Anikiwa, Marlborough Sounds. (Actually only 20mins away from home)
I grabbed it with both hands, packed my bag and arrived one sunny day for what turned out to be one of the most fun and crazy times of my life.
We dump our gear, meet our 13 other watch mates and it's straight out in PT gear for a…
Continue Survivalhq.info
Posted on November 14, 2010 at 21:30 4 Comments 0 Likes
Hey guys, I'm loving the forum you've all built here.
I am one of 4 that help run the Survival Headquarters forum and invited Ryan to check it out.
He liked it that much he joined up and asked me to do a lil write up on it.
We have some top notch members who actually practice preparedness and survivalism and know what they're talking about.
One of our guys really has a bunker he's built out in the middle of no where and posts heaps of pics just to show whats… Continue
I am one of 4 that help run the Survival Headquarters forum and invited Ryan to check it out.
He liked it that much he joined up and asked me to do a lil write up on it.
We have some top notch members who actually practice preparedness and survivalism and know what they're talking about.
One of our guys really has a bunker he's built out in the middle of no where and posts heaps of pics just to show whats… Continue
A new axe handle for a mate
Posted on November 14, 2010 at 19:13 7 Comments 0 Likes
Seeing as Sean Rofe was staying here for a week and he needed a new handle for his hatchet we decided to get stuck into the workshop and make one from scratch for him.
First up we needed some good solid dry timber, there was some Kanuka (tea tree) up the back that I had felled about 4 years ago which was only rain wet so a length was cut off and dragged down to the quad, then the workshop.
One side was planed flat on the bench… Continue
First up we needed some good solid dry timber, there was some Kanuka (tea tree) up the back that I had felled about 4 years ago which was only rain wet so a length was cut off and dragged down to the quad, then the workshop.
One side was planed flat on the bench… Continue
Jessies Hobo fishing kit
Posted on November 9, 2010 at 12:06 9 Comments 0 Likes
Well we went all out for this one, using my knowledge of wood and tools, some ideas that I had and Jessie's boundless enthusiasm.
A piece of Kanuka was set up in the lathe and rounded before we marked out the measurements:
Next was just a case of cutting it down to the marks and then sanding it smooth:
Once the compartment was bored out a lid made of Rimu was screwed on… Continue
A piece of Kanuka was set up in the lathe and rounded before we marked out the measurements:
Next was just a case of cutting it down to the marks and then sanding it smooth:
Once the compartment was bored out a lid made of Rimu was screwed on… Continue
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 13:37 on February 22, 2012, Nala said…
Hey mate. I'm the staff writer of Wilderness magazine and I'm writing a feature article about bushcraft-survival as a growing form of recreation and why people are into it. Give me call as I'd like to interview you - if needed I'm happy to use your alias. Cheers, Nala: 09 570 2658
- At 21:50 on January 5, 2012,
Ryan Hunt said… Trying to get a workshop together in otago, check it out
- At 13:14 on September 7, 2011,
Robert Victor Martin said… What's become of you, Friend?
You never seem to post on any of the Forums layely.
You okay?
In Gaol?
Pregnant?
.....RVM45
- At 11:07 on November 10, 2010,
Sean Rofe said… - Yeah bro, looks like it should be good for a laugh! Hit me up about this trip just after New Years, I have from the 2nd Jan to the 13th Jan off.
- At 17:34 on November 6, 2010, Ryan Hunt said…
- Hi Deane welcome to BushcraftNZ great to see you getting stuck in straight away!
Let me know if you have any questions about the site. Cheers
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