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by Rysgil
Tue May 17, 2016 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mixed bits. ;)
Replies: 12
Views: 16003

Re: Mixed bits. ;)

I had a belt pouch exactly like that green one. Gave it to my old shire for a raffle.
by Rysgil
Thu Apr 28, 2016 1:03 pm
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Here is One Way to Practice Mounted Combat without a Horse
Replies: 3
Views: 7924

Re: Here is One Way to Practice Mounted Combat without a Hor

Bad form...you always swing away from the horse's head lest you screw up and kill your own mount.
by Rysgil
Thu Apr 14, 2016 1:19 pm
Forum: Crafts & Skills
Topic: Waterproofing Leather?
Replies: 21
Views: 40447

Re: Waterproofing Leather?

Waterproofing method is also related to tanning method used.
by Rysgil
Tue Apr 05, 2016 1:07 pm
Forum: Outings
Topic: Northern Va "Ranger" camping trip - rescheduled
Replies: 17
Views: 34574

Re: Northern Va "Ranger" camping trip - rescheduled

Well hell, I've already got a commitment for this weekend.
by Rysgil
Mon Apr 04, 2016 7:38 pm
Forum: Outings
Topic: Northern Va "Ranger" camping trip - rescheduled
Replies: 17
Views: 34574

Re: Northern Va "Ranger" camping trip - rescheduled

I think we should start thinking of this idea again.
by Rysgil
Mon Mar 28, 2016 12:56 pm
Forum: Crafts & Skills
Topic: My First Attempt at Making Char Cloth...
Replies: 9
Views: 14378

Re: My First Attempt at Making Char Cloth...

Next time you're at Lowe's or Home Depot, pick up an empty quart paint can and lid. Put a hole in each end and loosely pack it with your cloth. I use cheese cloth, which works great. Burn it in a fire until there is no longer smoke coming out of the holes. Take it off and plug the holes with a coupl...
by Rysgil
Sun Mar 27, 2016 5:15 pm
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: Need-Wallets Revisited: The Portmanteau Pack
Replies: 29
Views: 33750

Re: Need-Wallets Revisited: The Portmanteau Pack

Mine was made for camp use. I need to build a few leather articles already...may have to add pack to the list?
by Rysgil
Tue Mar 22, 2016 2:31 pm
Forum: Hard Kit
Topic: Need-Wallets Revisited: The Portmanteau Pack
Replies: 29
Views: 33750

Re: Need-Wallets Revisited: The Portmanteau Pack

Here's one I built several years ago, when I did the black powder thing. The sewn dimensions are 23" x 11" x 12". It holds quite a lot of stuff and with the long straps can be overstuffed as needed. https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1674/25339142624_ec1929c77b_z.jpg https://farm2.staticf...
by Rysgil
Thu Mar 17, 2016 1:55 pm
Forum: Weapons & Armour
Topic: Cold Steel Seax project (continued)
Replies: 114
Views: 111802

Re: Cold Steel Seax project (continued)

I have both the 12" and 18" CS seax. I think I'm about to tear them down for a rebuild. Been meaning to, but now have a little better idea of how to rebuild them.
by Rysgil
Tue Mar 15, 2016 6:50 pm
Forum: The Prancing Pony
Topic: New and yet not a noob
Replies: 7
Views: 10656

New and yet not a noob

Hello all, I'm Rysgil and yet known by other names in other kingdoms. I've traveled across grasslands and through forests to settle here by the sea. At least for now for wanderlust is an inherent part of my nature. In my travels, I've learned many skills; leather-crafting, sewing, skill with bow and...