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by Todd Walker ~ ATAGEND Carbonized dust shine from friction. Charcoal hurryings up just so amazing exothermic reaction of combustion. Align a convex lens vertical to full sunbathe on different non-charred tinder material. Smoke will rise in a minute. Do the same with charred substance and a rosy ember is birthed in seconds. Weak flint … Read more
by Todd Walker ~ ATAGEND Inspection at school. ~ ATAGEND Boots still on the dirt in our outdoor classroom. American Made Craftsmanship I keep my working axes sharpened and shaving-sharp. The ax strike separated the inside advantage of my boot sole, surgically separating one stitch, and slicing the leather upper. I genuinely expected the contiguou … Read more
by Todd Walker Impact motorist and instruct … for driving nails and drilling pilot openings and line/ chain holes. Use appropriate sized instruct bits as needed. Size It Up When this project came to mind, I has no such real idea how massive a frame I needed. Then I remembered DRG’s breath mattress she bought … Read more
by Todd Walker ~ ATAGEND Carving tent stakes. ~ ATAGEND How to safely chop kindling. ~ ATAGEND Cutting rounds for” incense and rub” spoons and bowls. Related Links 😛 TAGEND Knife Use and Safety Ax Tutorial for Beginners( video below) Outdoor Classroom Construction Early in the school year, we decided to build an outdoor classroom. … Read more
by Todd Walker Prepping a cook fire depends on what type of cookin’ you’ll be doing and the fuel available. In my area of Georgia, we have an abundance of hardwood to choose from. I’ll describe my experience with wood we burn. Not every area is as fortunate. That doesn’t mean you can’t cook up … Read more
by Todd Walker Snap! My ax handle was in two pieces. Now what? Would I sink or rise above a tool failure? The good news is that my truck was a short walk from fixed camp. I crossed the creek, pulled a hill, and grabbed another ax from my truck. The day was saved. Could … Read more
Beat the heat with this solar powered air cooler! This “Blast Chiller” air cooler is great for home, the workplace, and especially great when camping. More importantly, this DIY project won’t break the bank. Check this out. How It Works Solar powered air conditioning is not a new concept. For this particular solar powered air … Read more
