I have been thinking of making a homemade cane for awhile. Watching your video, bow I may try to craft a shillelagh now. From one vet to another...keep up the good work!!!
Is it possible to remove a dent out of the tank by using steam pressure or by gentle use of compressed air to raise the dent out as I've been offered a pair one of which has a serious dent in the tank.
You've hit the mark with this video. Why? Because you actually select yew. The processes' involved in making the bow are absolute reality; no "cutting corners" ( using oak/hickory et al).
Kool !!! I make shillelagh's too. I started making canes after I severely busted my foot ankle about 8-9 years ago and it has just become an enjoyable hobby of mine. It gives me a good reason to take my dogs for walks out in the bush around my home. Anyway, nice work buddy.
Thanks Richard. As you can see from my channel I cover a wide range of subject so very much master of non. Great to see a specialist. So therapeutic and fun if you love wood.
@@shedadventures7225 No worries, I hope everyone gets the chance to give it a go, thats whay I have made a Longbow making channel sharing my skills and knowledge
I find the most pleasing proportions for the knob are to measure the diameter of the main trunk and add about 1/3. So if the trunk is 2 inches, make it 2 2/3 inches. Using the center of the shank as a starting point, mark half that measurement ( 1 1/3 in this case) either side and cut. Just my personal preference, though. From my research, oak was the original wood used but then blackthorn took its place when the oak was all cut for naval use. I suppose any really hard wood would work (except hawthorn, from what I've been told. The fairies live there and don't like it to be cut.) I have a bit of oak in the vise right now which is slowly becoming a shillelagh. I'll be sure to check out your other projects. Cheers!
I’m a US Army retired NCO. I learn how to polish leather from my father, an Army Officer, and both of my grandfathers. My father bought me a very nice shoe brush when I joined, it’s still in great condition after 40 plus years and more use than I care to think about! Thank you for a very nice video!
I just bought my first Tilley and I know absolutely nothing about them... what would be a good start to learning what fuels to use and such? Also I don't have a preheating cup for mine Is it necessary? Not sure what this paraffin is you talk of . I've only had Coleman lanterns Any guidance would be appreciated
Hi yes lots going on and just very little time. However, hopefully normal service resumed soon. Had an adventure on Browysea island in Pool Harbour. Must visit little oasis
Glad to hear it. Yes Brown Sea Island, Poole Harbour., brilliant. Heartland Moor is wonderful for wild life especially out of season, on a bike, binoculars and of coarse a picnic!@@shedadventures7225
Fantastic video John, it's information that must be taught, very different devices for very different purposes! A number of years back, my sister and I were a part of the Shakespeare plays performed on Brownsea island, after the show we would be brought back to shore on a small inboard powered boat in the pitch black at around midnight, sometimes in very choppy water. They of course had life jackets on board, but they were stored under the seats! If anything was to happen there's no way you would get that life jacket out and strap it on, as you know an accident doesn't give you any warning it's about to happen! So my wonderful Mum bought us both some self inflating life jackets which we would wear on the journey to and from the island (my sister never wanted to wear hers, but I made her!), the other actors were like "are we going to sink then?", I just said it's better to be safe than sorry! When there were big swells and some people were panicking, I knew we'd be alright at least if anything did happen! An interesting fact which is part of my family history is that my Grandad actually invented the self inflating life jacket, but he made the mistake of trusting his best friend with the idea (who was more well off, and could put money into his invention). His friend decided to steal my grandads invention and call it his own, but I'll always be proud to know that his idea has undoubtedly saved thousands of lives. You really are a great chap John, sending those life jackets to those two young adventurers, they could very well be saved by those if the unthinkable ever happens. Always a pleasure to see another Shed Adventure, keep on doing what you're doing, thoroughly enjoyable and educational! All the best, Charlie
Thank you for the support as always. Very interesting about your Grandad. Yes never bow to pear pressure when it comes to safety. I always tell people life jackets on at night, when skippers tells you or anytime you like. We had a bit of a scare sailing on the Thames a few years back when a close friend fell off his boat and he was the skipper. No life jacket but he was lucky. His lovely girlfriend now his wife nagged us all about the importance. Like seat belts in cars we now just put them on without thinking.
@@shedadventures7225 That must have been a scare John, yes he was lucky, he's lucky to have a girlfriend/wife that expresses such concern, you can never be too safe when it comes to being on the water, it can all go wrong so fast even with the greatest care!
There should be law to force the military to remove all explosives in the landscape. It's unacceptable for a 1st world to leave explosives in the ground.
Very good, very interesting and I agree with you whole heartily, the English wood, how absolutely beautiful, how peaceful and what a fantastic place for the wild life(well when not in firing range). Thank you John
The Forts at Portsmouth were built by Palmerston. By the time they were complete the French threat of invasion had gone away. These and others became known as Palmerstons follies. One is now a very nice Hotel.
Got a green finch with one wing they get stressed and tilt there heads right back. she’s 3 nearly found her on the side of the road tangle up in cobwebs and bleeding. I put her in a Costa coffee cup I found and brought her home.shes my alarm clock 😂🐦 Great job shed man also liked the yew tree bow vids that bird will mimic you and be you best friend. Bye.
Oh dear, not easy. Very difficult with birds. You have got him or her through the shock that is the usually the first problem. I think you are dad/mum to him now and doing a brilliant job. Great to see him helping himself, what progress and what patience and kindness on your part, bless you. Your dog is so good too. I have done this with injured birds but not baby birds with any luck. When he is a bit stronger maybe put him in a cage of sorts outside near your shed but safe from cats . My last pigeon I used a large old fashion child fire screen and clipped it on our wire fence. The other wild birds would sit with the pigeon and that seemed to progress things to the day of release, which is a good experience but because of all the time involved caring leaves one with "an empty nest" feeling. Yes the poop, nappies might be the answer! Thank you for showing us him, he is beautiful.
Yes in for the long hall with this one I think. I have in Shed HQ a very large dog cage which I will make in to overnight / outside Avery as you have suggested. He is thriving and growing every day so over the initial as you say of shock and there is no issue regarding food with a Crow. I have been filming so will post an update but off this afternoon for a boat delivery from Chatham to the Hamble. So a proper adventure over 3 days if the weather holds. Fingers crossed we can get him back into the wild!
@@shedadventures7225 Oh yes, didn't think of that, a dog cage, good idea. I've used mine for taking our ducks on holiday with us in the past! Look forward to seeing up dates of your progress. You are teaching him to dunk! He might do it with biscuit with a little training. Very exciting with a boat delivery, good luck with that.
Thank you very much for your support and very glad you enjoyed the video. Trying to improve the equipment and my editing skills still a long way to go so will get better in time.
Hi, Yes it is a fascinating place. There is a memorial about Mulberry Harbours at Lepe country park. They were built in the woods all along the shore line. Must have been a great day at Lyme. Good to see the building put to such good use and surviving COVID. We are going to be on a proper sailing adventure soon as we are on a Yacht delivery from Chatham to the Hamble. Lots of interesting things on the way. Thank you for your support as always.
