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tutorials and how-to's
« on: June 01, 2012, 06:04:42 PM »
Post up links to any how-to's or tutorials...

microwave drying by BigHat

sheath tutorial by Petrified Wood

Canvas Waterproofing by Forest Turtle

Axe Sheath by Wood Trekker

Heat Treating by Zeus

Knife Making by bushcraftmyway
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Re: tutorials and how-to's
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2012, 06:07:52 PM »
:thumbsup:

This thread's purpose is to provide a centralized location for links to tutorials and DIY threads found throughout the Blades and Bushcraft forum. Each section has it's own specific focus, so tutorials should be posted in their appropriate boards. However, to make it easy to find them all, you can post the link to your tutorials here in this thread.

Please post only the name of the tutorial and the link in this thread.

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Re: tutorials and how-to's
« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2012, 09:58:01 PM »

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Re: tutorials and how-to's
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2012, 03:50:23 AM »
"you're doing it wrong!"  -everyone
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Re: tutorials and how-to's
« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2012, 06:02:20 PM »
Sheath Design, layout and stitching. by Hushnel

Wrist Loops Ideas by Exploriment

How I handle a knife by Red

Making a quick electronics lanyard by PW

Mustard Patina by PW

550 cord safety lanyard by PW

Char cloth in an open container by PW

Fish Hook by Kep

Wilderness Navigation: Magnetic Declination by Wood Trekker

Removing an axe handle you want to save by upthecreek

Homemade powdered eggs by Old Philosopher

Sheath Build - the PW way by PW

Come on guys! Don't be afraid to post up your tutorials here! These are just a sampling and I know there are a lot more that can be added to the list here.
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Re: tutorials and how-to's
« Reply #5 on: June 07, 2012, 02:22:57 PM »
Making hide glue by Wood Trekker

Reprofiling an Axe by Wood Trekker
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Re: tutorials and how-to's
« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2012, 06:25:10 PM »
"you're doing it wrong!"  -everyone
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Re: tutorials and how-to's
« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2012, 02:42:51 PM »
A couple others that may, or may not be of interest:

Apple Maggot Traps - Old Philosopher

Homemade Chipotle Powder - Old Philosopher

The Buntline Hitch - Old Philosopher
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Re: tutorials and how-to's
« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2012, 02:50:42 PM »
The best tutorial ever!  Just kidding 8)

http://bladesandbushcraft.com/index.php/topic,1914.0.html
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Re: tutorials and how-to's
« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2012, 03:16:58 PM »
The best tutorial ever!  Just kidding 8)


Spirit Carving by Buckskin
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Re: tutorials and how-to's
« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2012, 07:48:53 PM »
I have no tutorials to post. But I just wanted to add what an awesome site this is for people posting things like this. Thanks guys and gals!

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Re: tutorials and how-to's
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Re: tutorials and how-to's
« Reply #12 on: August 27, 2012, 12:31:41 AM »
Kindling 101 - Old Philosopher

Splitting kindling with an axe and hatchet.
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Re: tutorials and how-to's
« Reply #13 on: September 05, 2012, 09:20:01 AM »
Lots of good info here. I have gas fireplaces but I wish one of them was wood. Still this will come in handy for the outdoor fire pit.

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Re: tutorials and how-to's
« Reply #14 on: September 13, 2012, 09:50:31 PM »
Just found this tutorial thread. Anyway here is the link for the Woven Cone Grapevine Basket Build thread in the Bushcraft section.

http://bladesandbushcraft.com/index.php/topic,3094.0.html
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Drying ground meat
« Reply #15 on: December 02, 2012, 02:18:55 PM »
Dehydrating Ground Meats  - Old Philosopher
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Re: tutorials and how-to's
« Reply #16 on: December 08, 2012, 01:48:51 PM »
Here are some good tutorials that I have found to be especially well done and helpful.  Some of these, I have posted in other threads, but become 'buried' and hard to search because of thread title or some other unknown reason. 

COMPASS & MAP TUTORIAL

http://www.landnavigation.org/Pages/FourParts.aspx

http://www.backcountryattitude.com/navigation_map_compass.html

TEAMING A GPS WITH A TOPOGRAPHIC MAP

http://www8.garmin.com/manuals/UsingaGarminGPSwithPaperLandMaps_Manual.pdf

OFFICIAL U.S. ARMY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE CAMMENGA COMPASS

http://www.wmsar.org/Downloads/Cammenga%20Instruction%20US%20Military%20Sheets.pdf

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BRUNTON POCKET TRANSIT OR CLONES OF THEM

http://kooters.com/pdf/BruntonTransit-inst.pdf

BUILDING A SIMPLE GAS FORGE

http://zoellerforge.com/simplegasforge.html
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Re: tutorials and how-to's
« Reply #17 on: January 06, 2013, 06:11:10 PM »
"you're doing it wrong!"  -everyone
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Re: tutorials and how-to's
« Reply #18 on: January 20, 2013, 02:07:23 PM »
"you're doing it wrong!"  -everyone
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Re: tutorials and how-to's
« Reply #19 on: February 04, 2013, 08:25:35 PM »
Home Cured Bacon

The Road to Bacon - Old Philosopher
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Re: tutorials and how-to's
« Reply #20 on: February 09, 2013, 12:16:11 PM »
Great collection of building tips for new knife builders.....

http://www.northcoastknives.com/northcoast_knives_tutorials_hints_tips.htm
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Re: tutorials and how-to's
« Reply #21 on: March 06, 2013, 04:48:45 PM »
How to carve a Kuksa By: Jonathan Ridgeon of Jons bushcraft


Great tutorial, and basic how to for folks who want to try their hand a carving a kuksa.


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Re: tutorials and how-to's
« Reply #24 on: August 09, 2013, 12:01:37 PM »
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DIY Hammock Woopies by greyhound352
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Making a "Bush Cup"  - WI Woodsman
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SPAM can woodstove

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