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Re: Primitive Skills isaac #9275607 10/22/14
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,864 AL, USA HugAJackass OP Campfire Ranger
OP HugAJackass Campfire Ranger Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,864 AL, USA	Originally Posted by isaac The way his bowl pick season is going, I'm assuming he unloaded 3 rounds from his shotgun. Like I can talk! Being a fan in the NFC East will do that to ya too... Our teams suck this year man... "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." - John Adams Turdlike, by default.

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Re: Primitive Skills isaac #9275621 10/22/14
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 14,076 40 Years too Late H heavywalker Campfire Outfitter
heavywalker Campfire Outfitter H Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 14,076 40 Years too Late	Originally Posted by isaac Is pulling out a primitive skill? No, that is a primitive technique.

Re: Primitive Skills heavywalker #9275631 10/22/14
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,864 AL, USA HugAJackass OP Campfire Ranger
OP HugAJackass Campfire Ranger Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,864 AL, USA	My biggest problem with even starting something like flint napping is that I don't know rocks very well. I don't know how to identify what a rock looks like that will chip well, and I don't know how to identify what kind of rock will make a decent hammer stone. In other words, I don't even know where to start. I'm thinking I need to buy some field guides... "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." - John Adams Turdlike, by default.

Re: Primitive Skills HugAJackass #9275634 10/22/14
Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 5,866 Crack whore hollow Tn. S seal_billy Campfire Tracker
seal_billy Campfire Tracker S Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 5,866 Crack whore hollow Tn.	I have never built a friction fire but with nothing but a fero rod I can build a fire in a down pour. I have been meaning to try friction fire but it has to be really dry. Never made cordage but I have built several shelters so when I go back to those places I only need my sleeping bag and mat. Go to youtube and watch some Mors Kochanski videos Ron Hood has some good vids as does Dave Canterbury. I have learned a lot of things from all of them but its things that need to be practiced. Almost forgot Ray Mears has some great material. Bushcraft USA is a good resource for learning and its a very friendly site. Mannlicher is on that site as am I and I think Scott F is also on there. Great site. Eating fried chicken and watermelon since 1972. You tell me how I ought to be, yet you don't even know your own sexuality,, the philosopher,,, you know so much about nothing at all. Chuck Schuldiner

Re: Primitive Skills heavywalker #9275636 10/22/14
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 62,043 Northern Virginia I isaac Campfire Kahuna
isaac Campfire Kahuna I Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 62,043 Northern Virginia	If a man can pull out in that moment,that's practiced,disciplined skill. The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. William Arthur Ward

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Re: Primitive Skills seal_billy #9275637 10/22/14
Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 5,866 Crack whore hollow Tn. S seal_billy Campfire Tracker
seal_billy Campfire Tracker S Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 5,866 Crack whore hollow Tn.	lots of mall ninja types though. Eating fried chicken and watermelon since 1972. You tell me how I ought to be, yet you don't even know your own sexuality,, the philosopher,,, you know so much about nothing at all. Chuck Schuldiner

Re: Primitive Skills seal_billy #9275646 10/22/14
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,864 AL, USA HugAJackass OP Campfire Ranger
OP HugAJackass Campfire Ranger Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,864 AL, USA	Originally Posted by seal_billy I have never built a friction fire but with nothing but a fero rod I can build a fire in a down pour. I have been meaning to try friction fire but it has to be really dry. Never made cordage but I have built several shelters so when I go back to those places I only need my sleeping bag and mat. Go to youtube and watch some Mors Kochanski videos Ron Hood has some good vids as does Dave Canterbury. I have learned a lot of things from all of them but its things that need to be practiced. Almost forgot Ray Mears has some great material. Bushcraft USA is a good resource for learning and its a very friendly site. Mannlicher is on that site as am I and I think Scott F is also on there. Great site. I already have an account there. Look up DirtHawk Just getting started on their BushClass program and Hardwoodsman Course. They look quite challenging. "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." - John Adams Turdlike, by default.

Re: Primitive Skills HugAJackass #9275649 10/22/14
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 14,076 40 Years too Late H heavywalker Campfire Outfitter
heavywalker Campfire Outfitter H Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 14,076 40 Years too Late	When I was looking into learning some skills I thought of what I could learn that would be most useful to me. While flint napping and bow making etc... were all intriguing I ended up teaching myself how to make beer, wine, and spirits. Much more practical and the day to day usage of said skill is enough to keep you interested.

Re: Primitive Skills isaac #9275652 10/22/14
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 14,370 Tuolumne M Middlefork_Miner Campfire Outfitter
Middlefork_Miner Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 14,370 Tuolumne	Originally Posted by isaac Is pulling out a primitive skill? I consider it target practice...

Re: Primitive Skills HugAJackass #9275653 10/22/14
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,605 NE Montana rattler Campfire Ranger
rattler Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,605 NE Montana	Originally Posted by HugAJackass My biggest problem with even starting something like flint napping is that I don't know rocks very well. I don't know how to identify what a rock looks like that will chip well, and I don't know how to identify what kind of rock will make a decent hammer stone. In other words, I don't even know where to start. I'm thinking I need to buy some field guides... pm incoming A serious student of the "Armchair Safari" always looking for Africa/Asia hunting books

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Re: Primitive Skills isaac #9275655 10/22/14
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 14,076 40 Years too Late H heavywalker Campfire Outfitter
heavywalker Campfire Outfitter H Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 14,076 40 Years too Late	Originally Posted by isaac If a man can pull out in that moment,that's practiced,disciplined skill. With modern medicine there is no reason to ever pull out or have a kid.

Re: Primitive Skills heavywalker #9275656 10/22/14
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,864 AL, USA HugAJackass OP Campfire Ranger
OP HugAJackass Campfire Ranger Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,864 AL, USA	Dude, learning to make beer from natural materials would be awesome. I'd like to sample some of your wares. "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." - John Adams Turdlike, by default.

Re: Primitive Skills isaac #9275660 10/22/14
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana
byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC	Originally Posted by isaac The way his bowl pick season is going, I'm assuming he unloaded 3 rounds from his shotgun. Like I can talk! God knows I'm trying!!! Maybe too HARD!! I need to pull out from the freaking guys on ESPN Gameday!!! Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Primitive Skills HugAJackass #9275662 10/22/14
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,864 AL, USA HugAJackass OP Campfire Ranger
OP HugAJackass Campfire Ranger Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,864 AL, USA	I figure that this kind of stuff would be fun to do with the kids too. When they're really little and too fidgety to sit still they can make some cordage or we can work on tracking skills, plant and tree identification and so on... This could be fun. "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." - John Adams Turdlike, by default.

Re: Primitive Skills Mathsr #9275664 10/22/14
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 11,076 Likes: 1 so cal pal Campfire Outfitter
pal Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 11,076 Likes: 1 so cal	Originally Posted by Mathsr ... Beautiful job. "There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon "...most of us would be better off losing half a pound around the waist than half a pound on our rifle."--dhg

Re: Primitive Skills HugAJackass #9275666 10/22/14
Joined: May 2010 Posts: 14,991 Likes: 4 Central Texas P poboy Campfire Outfitter
poboy Campfire Outfitter P Joined: May 2010 Posts: 14,991 Likes: 4 Central Texas	"Will Trade Wine For Fire And Arrows" I cruise the Bushcraft site regular. Last edited by poboy; 10/22/14. --- CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE --- A Magic Time To Be An Illegal In America---

Re: Primitive Skills HugAJackass #9275667 10/22/14
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 22,690 U UtahLefty Campfire Ranger
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Re: Primitive Skills HugAJackass #9275669 10/22/14
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 14,076 40 Years too Late H heavywalker Campfire Outfitter
heavywalker Campfire Outfitter H Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 14,076 40 Years too Late	I am out of beer right now, I make beer during the summer months because that is mostly what I drink, in the fall and winter I swear off beer and switch to wine and whiskey, then start up the beer making in the spring so it is ready for summer drinking. If you'd like pm me your address and I will send you some wine.

Re: Primitive Skills UtahLefty #9275670 10/22/14
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC byc Campfire 'Bwana
byc Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 33,971 VA 2 SC	Man. those shots made my day!! Simply beautiful! Proud to be a true Sandlapper!! Go Nats!!!!

Re: Primitive Skills UtahLefty #9275672 10/22/14
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,864 AL, USA HugAJackass OP Campfire Ranger
OP HugAJackass Campfire Ranger Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 15,864 AL, USA	There is a reason why Falconry Friday is one of my all time favorite threads on the Campfire. I really cannot get enough of what you share with us. "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." - John Adams Turdlike, by default.

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