bushcraft projects

How about a primitive forge component? It would be nice for winter. as long as you keep things on a small scale and keep it simple it can be done indoors, or in a garage. You make a primitive forge with all found materials in your home and backyard. Sometimes the anvil is a little difficult but you can get by with stones in a pinch. They dont last long but you can do it. I know I have used stones as anvils. People could try their hand at banging out a rudimentary bushcraft knife and if they have a camera they could post the pics. you will probably need to post picture posting guidance as a lot of people dont know how to do that.
 
Ok I know how to get this thread going;)

If we include the primitive forge as one of the projects, which do we forge? a large chopping survival knife or a 4 inch bushcraft knife?


And ....... what is the big deal with Busse knives anyway?
 
shipwreck said:
Ok I know how to get this thread going;)

If we include the primitive forge as one of the projects, which do we forge? a large chopping survival knife or a 4 inch bushcraft knife?


And ....... what is the big deal with Busse knives anyway?
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ROLFTMAO. Great post SW!!!!! That should do it alright.;):D
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DOC-CANADA;5106506
Here's a couple of thoughts about making this a resource.

Maybe each category should be a separate thread. As an example, knots, and more specifically,constrictor knots. We probably use a range of different knots for this purpose. For those of you not familiar with the term, they are knots used for holding something together, for example, a bunch of shoots for arrow shafts. People can post the knots they use for this purpose and why. Maybe the easiest way to tie them, etc.

If, down the road, new members join and bring up the subject, again, they can be directed to the archives. Further, to make this easier, the thread title should be CONSTRICTOR KNOTS which I would imagine would make a search more productive, instead of catchy titles like, "Well, today I was knot in a hurry". Well, you get the idea. Harder to search for that title.

Then we could have a thread on joining knots, such as Sheet Bends and Carrick Bends, and so on. And before you post that "it's better to know a few knots, well, than dozens, not so well", I agree, but, some of us like to know a few knots well, and others besides.

Remember knots are just tools that are made with cordage, straps, etc., and like all other tools, some do the job better than others and some are more suited to specialized applications.

The reason for the specific threads is to maybe reduce off topic tangents and it will make the thread contents more efficient to access.

The same can be done for all the other topics; cordage, netmaking, traps and snares, etc. So, what do you think?
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I think thats a pretty good idea Doc. The only problem I see with that is we can't sticky all the separate threads. However, I see what you are saying.

Newbies tend to miss the search function altogether, but we might be able to remedie that.




shipwreck said:
Ok I know how to get this thread going;)

If we include the primitive forge as one of the projects, which do we forge? a large chopping survival knife or a 4 inch bushcraft knife?


And ....... what is the big deal with Busse knives anyway?
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ROLFTMAO. Great post SW!!!!! That should do it alright.;):D
 
tarmix101 said:
The only problem I see with that is we can't sticky all the separate threads.

Newbies tend to miss the search function altogether, but we might be able to remedie that.
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That's knot a problem! :)

All we need is one sticky, with an updated list of the topics and a link to each thread that covers them. An index sticky.
 
shipwreck said:
How about a primitive forge component? It would be nice for winter. as long as you keep things on a small scale and keep it simple it can be done indoors, or in a garage. You make a primitive forge with all found materials in your home and backyard. Sometimes the anvil is a little difficult but you can get by with stones in a pinch. They dont last long but you can do it. I know I have used stones as anvils. People could try their hand at banging out a rudimentary bushcraft knife and if they have a camera they could post the pics. you will probably need to post picture posting guidance as a lot of people dont know how to do that.
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I can work on this one. Though... you could get way better smiths than me to show the process...
 
List of all the links from this thread so far. I don't think I have any duplicates, but you never know.

Security and Survival from Esav
www.woodsdrummer.com/sass.html
http://therucksack.tripod.com/landnav.htm
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=510279
www.kellyworden.homestead.com
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/sh....php?p=3758095

Weponary-Security survival-Fire Piston from Esav
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_piston
http://www.wildersol.com/
http://www.firepistons.com/
http://www.primitiveways.com/fire_piston.html
http://www.wildwoodsurvival.com/surv...ton/index.html
http://www.wildwoodsurvival.com/surv...research1.html
http://www.hollowtop.com/hopsstore_h...re_pistons.htm
http://www.survivalschool.com/produc...e_Pistons.html
http://www.primitivefire.com/
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Knots from Esav
KNOTS * ****** **** ****** *
Animated Knots by Grog - www.animatedknots.com/
Digital Cowboy - www.geocities.com/dgtlcwby/

Folsom's Knots - www.folsoms.net/knots/
Frayed Knot Arts - www.frayedknotarts.com/index.html
International Guild of Knot Tyers - www.igkt.net/index.php
Knot Heads World Wide - www.khww.net/news.php
Ropers Knots Page - http://www.realknots.com/knots/index.htm

LANYARDS * ****** **** ****** *
Purpose Of Lanyard ?
www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=396823&highlight=lanyard
Boondoggle Man - www.boondoggleman.com
Chris Reeve Coil Knot
www.chrisreeve.com/knotright.htm
www.chrisreeve.com/knotleft.htm
t1mpani’s one-finger lanyard
www.bladeforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4583905&postcount=223
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Links from me;)
Bushcraft site with some good vids. English, and subtitled Swedish:
http://bushcraft.se/index.html.en

Great articles about living in the woods:
http://www.geocities.com/anderswilde...ng.html?200522

Terry Trier's site (Hoodoo) with many great links (all in alphabetical order)
http://www.oldjimbo.com/survival/hoodoo.html

Oldjmbo's site with some great articles on kit and craft:
http://www.oldjimbo.com/survival/index.html

Institute of appropriate technology. (Solar power, water treatment, primitive off the grid living)
http://www.i4at.org/library.html
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More links from me

Weaving a basket:
http://www.basketweaving101.net/tips.php?step=01

Bush shelter and Woodcraft/Bushcraft:
http://wildwoodsurvival.com/survival.../abbbrush.html
http://www.geocities.com/aaawilderne...ival/fire.html

Fire:
http://www.onagocag.com/fire.html
http://www.abotech.com/articles/Edholm02.htm
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List of what posters have said they would like to learn, practice, ect.... (if I missed you please let me know).
Swamp Beds
Making cordage
Bow drill making, as well as fire starting in general. IE flint, char cloth, fire striker, ect....
Minimal shelter building (no axe) as well as shelter in general
Fungus, and mushroom identification. Your area.
Toppo map and compass. Navigation
Wild edibles. Your area
Traps, snares, and deadfalls
Knots
Net making
Carving, spoons, bowls, and noggins
Primitive fishing
Flint knapping
Edible insects. Your area
Basic first aid
Signaling
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Lets come up with some more folks!!!!!
 
tarmix101 said:
Lets come up with some more folks!!!!!
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We can continue to add to these lists, and I can then set up separate threads for each topic. Then I can make a sticky with the titles of these threads as its content.

But besides the lists, which would be the header post of each thread, we want the individual posts of the people out there trying out techniques and posting on them.
 
tarmix101 said:
List of what posters have said they would like to learn, practice, etc....
Lets come up with some more folks!!!!!
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I have next to no experience with bushcraft/survival, but I'd like to learn (by doing, rather than purely by reading) so I can see myself following the advice in these threads, should they ever surface.

As a noob, I'd like to see a thread which lists the real basic basic theory; stuff like the priorities (shelter, water, food etc), the leave-no-trace philosophy expounded and I don't know what else.
 
Esav Benyamin said:
We can continue to add to these lists, and I can then set up separate threads for each topic. Then I can make a sticky with the titles of these threads as its content.

But besides the lists, which would be the header post of each thread, we want the individual posts of the people out there trying out techniques and posting on them.
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Exactly. I think once we come up with a good list (which we already have IMO) of skills, we should then come up with a calendar or time frame to go out and try them. One at a time would make it easier to keep track of what we all were out trying.

Then we could all come back and post our experiences.
 
Imagine a series of threads, each on a different topic. Imagine the header post with lists, but the thread itself made up of individual stories of experience & pictures. This will continue even into following years. We don't need a schedule so much as a start. Given that start, anyone else doing similar testing can simply add on to the original thread on that subject.

Here's what the sticky would look like, an index to the bushcraft threads with each entry to be used as the coordinated, dintinctive title of a separate thread:

Bushcraft Project :: Carving, spoons, bowls, and noggins
Bushcraft Project :: Cordage
Bushcraft Project :: Fire starting techniques & equipment
Bushcraft Project :: Fire starting tinder
Bushcraft Project :: Fishing: equipment
Bushcraft Project :: Fishing: primitive
Bushcraft Project :: Flint knapping
Bushcraft Project :: Knots
Bushcraft Project :: Navigation: topo map & compass
Bushcraft Project :: Navigation: GPS
Bushcraft Project :: Net making
Bushcraft Project :: Shelter building
Bushcraft Project :: Shelter equipment
Bushcraft Project :: Swamp Beds
Bushcraft Project :: Traps, snares, and deadfalls
Bushcraft Project :: Wild edibles
Bushcraft Project :: Wild edibles: fungus & mushroom
Bushcraft Project :: Wild edibles: insects
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We already have some classic threads we could search out and re-title as the start of the project.
 
Esav Benyamin said:
We already have some classic threads we could search out and re-title as the start of the project.
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I like the idea, and the way you organized them above. Looks easy to access and easy to use, without being intimidating to people thinking of making a thread. This idea was a great call. :thumbup: :cool:
 
Esav Benyamin said:
Imagine a series of threads, each on a different topic. Imagine the header post with lists, but the thread itself made up of individual stories of experience & pictures. This will continue even into following years. We don't need a schedule so much as a start. Given that start, anyone else doing similar testing can simply add on to the original thread on that subject.

Here's what the sticky would look like, an index to the bushcraft threads with each entry to be used as the coordinated, dintinctive title of a separate thread:
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Great list an well organized. A coupled suggested ammendments:

-navigation might also include natural navigation - e.g. stars ect.
-first aid could use a few categories and links (first aid kits; first aid - self administered; first aid groups)
-wilderness and survival references - a list of recommended books & guides from all categories
 
Excellent list, Esav.

I agree with kgd about adding primitive navigation. Maybe fire making should be split up into primitive/moodern as well.

Doc
 
I have a good book to recommend to any wanting to brush up on their navigation skills, it's called " Finding your way without map or compass " and it's by Harold Gatty !!!
 
Actually, most topics probably should be broken up into traditional and technical. We even had a nice thread recently about traditional vs. technical clothing, and what each school could learn from the other. We also might break up some topics into different environments. We don't have to get too finicky about areas like New England as opposed to Canada, but northern forest compared to southwest or Australian desert is an important distinction.
 
pitdog said:
I have a good book to recommend to any wanting to brush up on their navigation skills, it's called " Finding your way without map or compass " and it's by Harold Gatty !!!
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Hey pitdog,

I was looking at that book awhile ago, but a couple of reviews I read said that it didn't have much new to offer. Did you find a lot of new things in it?

Doc
 
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