Hello.

Ive been lurking around this forum for a month or so, just picking up tips, adamant that I dont really need "help". But I have to hold my hands up, and start a thread seeking help, and introducing myself (im planning on sticking around).

My name is Mark, from Manchester UK, Im 30 with a passion for bushcraft, outdoors and old school equipment (hand forged axe anyone?), Ive made a career in IT, love mechanics, resoration, woodwork, leatherwork, bonsai.. I guess Im a hobbiest? Anyone else in the area?

I hope you dont mind, I will post newbie questions in here as and when I feel the need to ask.


For now...

How do you transfer a brush, into a new home made handle?

Where is the best place to buy "pins" once i make my own scales?

What does the chap use in his "30th anniversary shave" to gain traction on his fingers? Some sort of stone. Im struggling stretching my skin due to slippery grip

Can you achieve the hanging hair test with a hones upto 8k? Maybe with use of heavy newspaper stropping and leather/paste ?

If a car is traveling at 30mph, for 28 minutes upwind, what colour is the drivers underpants?