All Blog Posts Tagged 'skills' (8)

Today I spent most of the day outside, helping my brother with a massive swingset for his kids. It was great to be out in the fresh air working on a "light" construction project. Of course it's not completed yet (it's roughly one-third finished), and since my brother works 2 weeks straight starting tomorrow, I'll be working on it as I can. I'm certainly more of a creative geek, but I also have strengths in understanding and implementing detailed plans (though that skill set rarely gets exercise)… Continue

When choosing a wire saw, the cord and handles can be considered seperately. Cord By far the most important features of the cord are its strength and sharpness (and how it retains sharpness, as you cannot sharpen a wire saw). Both of these will be a big factor in how effective the saw is. The strength will often be stated on good saws. If possible it is strongly recommended to find how hard pulling at the breaking strength feels (on anything, you don't need the saw to try this). I… Continue

Contacting Mountain Rescue * Make the casualty site very visible from a distance or from the air. * Phone 999 * Ask for the police, then mountain rescue. * Give the police as much information as you can, including where you are. If you have come off the fell, stay where you are - Do not return to the casualty. Once you've successfully called out a Mountain Rescue team, your continued assistance is vital. You are most important person in the rescue as you hold most of the i… Continue

Snakes Snakes will usually only attack if they feel under threat, so be carefull not to disturb them. As cold-blooded creatures, they are likely to look for warm places in cold climates and cold places in hot climates. warning some snakes will spit venom. this is not an efective way of delivering poison but you must wash it out open cuts or your eyes immediately, with any liquid that comes to hand Even urine Here is a list of snakes and the countries you could find them in ______… Continue

Hyperthermia or heat stroke is a condition which occurs when the body produces or absorbs more heat than it can dissipate. It is usually due to excessive exposure to heat. The heat-regulating mechanisms of the body eventually become overwhelmed and unable to effectively deal with the heat, and body temperature climbs uncontrollably. Body temperatures above 40°C (104 °F) are life-threatening. (Normal body temp is 37°C) At 41°C (106 °F), brain death begins, and at 45°C (113°F) death is nearly cer… Continue

Though fire can be very safe if treated correctly, carelessness, irresponsibility or lack of knowledge when dealing with fire can lead to disastrous results. Location The location of your fire is a very important, and often overlooked, aspect of fire safety. There are two main considerations: * Whether the fire will catch light to or damage anything else * Whether the fire is dangerous for people nearby. Do not light a fire in a place near to people that are engaged in an acti… Continue

This page discusses a number of devices very similar to or related to a traditional 'flint and steel'. In modern usage the phrase 'flint and steel' can refer to any device used to make a fire by striking or scraping two materials together to make a spark. The terms 'striker' and 'firesteel' are also often used. Evolution Usage Readers of this section are assumed to be familiar with the topics covered on the Fire Lighting page. Using a flint and steel is one of the more difficult… Continue

Ever since I started writing articles and content for my various websites/blogs or just posting in general. I have noticed changes in the way I do things and my skills. Since writing articles entitles Grammar / punctuation / spelling you start to improve a lot in those areas, the reason is pretty obvious. Its because you think about what articles your going to write and then do so. My vocabulary has gained many interesting words that I never thought I would use. But not just those skills have im… Continue