green woodworking

Bow saws 1

This entry was posted in Bushcraft Skills and tagged green woodworking tools on by (updated 112 days ago)

We have a number of bow saws around the camp that we use on a regular basis, they’re an incredibly useful and versatile tool.  So I thought I’d put together a post talking through some of the main features to look out for as well as a few tips on using one. Size and shape […]

bow saws | bushcraft | Kent | south east | London

Cross cutting 2

This entry was posted in Woodland Skills and tagged axe green woodworking on by (updated 1896 days ago)

There are plenty of reasons why cross cutting a tree or large branch is needed.  What is important to remember is safety, you really don’t want to have an accident with an axe.  Ordinarily I carry the Gransfor Bruks small hunters axe and whilst this is perfectly sufficient to cross cut a tree or limb, […]

cross cutting | Axe skills | Kent
pole lathing | south east | Kent

Pole lathing

This entry was posted in Woodland Skills and tagged green woodworking pole lathe on by (updated 1896 days ago)

I had a fantastic day today at our woodland camp.  I was getting some pole lathing lessons from Ross as I want to be able to do more with this traditional woodland skill.  The photo below is of Ross making a Victorian style potato masher.  He’s using a gauge that cost £1 at a boot […]

Shave Horses 2

This entry was posted in Woodland Skills and tagged green woodworking shave horse on by (updated 180 days ago)

Ross and I made some shave horses yesterday.  Almost finished, hopefully should get them done tomorrow. We’re making them in preparation for our ‘Blacksmithing, Bodging & Bushcraft’ course that we’ll be running for the first time in September.   Next up will be making the pole lathes.  Really excited about this course, it has the makings […]