Kyle's Blog (16)

choosing a wire saw

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

Added by kyle on January 9, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Wire saws

A wire saw is a flexible (usually metal) cord with handles that can be used to saw through wood. The saw has no rigid parts other than occasionally the handles, though it is sometimes used attached to other rigid objects. Because of its flexibility, the saw can be folded up very small; this, along with weight, is its chief advantage over other types of saw. Use To cut, the cord of the saw is drawn across the wood. Its rough texture abraids and wears away the wood, acting as the b… Continue

Added by kyle on January 9, 2009 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Contacting mountain rescue (uk)

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

Added by kyle on January 7, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Fitting boots

Fitting boots This article describes how you can check that any new boots will fit correctly and not give you any problems. Tips * With perhaps a couple of exceptions, a good retailer will know what they are talking about, and will usually offer good advice! If you're not sure about a fit, ask someone. * It's best to try boots on in the afternoon as this allows your feet to swell as blood pools during the day. * Take in the "sock layering system" that you would usua… Continue

Added by kyle on January 7, 2009 at 1:00am — No Comments

Choosing a tent

Tents can range from one men tents to tnets that can fit whole families. it all depends on your needs on what type of tent you buy and what size of tent Types * Tunnel

* Semi-Geodesic

* Geodesic

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Added by kyle on January 6, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Snakes

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

Added by kyle on January 6, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Hyperthermia

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

Added by kyle on January 5, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Fire Safety

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

Added by kyle on January 5, 2009 at 12:10pm — No Comments

Backwoods cooking

Cooking without using utensils, pots, pans, stoves etc. Often done using embers, tin foil, sticks, wet paper, etc. Methods Hot Rock Cooking Find a flat rock and heat in a fire. When hot, clean the ash from the rock and coat with a little oil. Then cook your bacon rashers in a circle and crack your egg into the Centre of the circle. IMPORTANT: Do not use slate or sandstone rocks as they can explode when heated Foil Packet Cooking A pack… Continue

Added by kyle on January 5, 2009 at 11:08am — No Comments

Magnifying Glass Method - Fire Lighting

The magnifying glass method is a method of fire lighting that involves focusing the energy in sunlight onto flammable material, to raise its temperature and cause it to ignite. Contrary to common belief, the focal length or power of the lens (magnifying glass) used does not affect how much heat is generated, only the size of the lens matters. Method You should first be familiar with the article on fire lighting to understand the basic principles and terminology of this method.… Continue

Added by kyle on January 4, 2009 at 11:14pm — 7 Comments

Some Images Of loch Lomond , scotland, UK

Hey guys I took these images at the weekend on my cannon eos 50D That I got for christmas I absoulotely love it! Infact I might do a review for it soon.

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Added by kyle on January 4, 2009 at 10:42pm — 6 Comments

Flint and steel

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

Added by kyle on January 4, 2009 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Bow and Drill Method

What you need is a bow, a spindle, a hearth board, and ember pan, a string and a bearing block. The bow is about 60-70 cm long and made of any wood available. The string is tied to the bow, so it is tight, but not too tight. It cannot be loose. The best string is a nylon or leather one, mine is of nylon. Minimum thickness is 4-5 mm, anything thinner will break, just as my first ones did. The hearth board is usually made of a soft wood and the spindle of hard wood. Hearth board must be split so… Continue

Added by kyle on January 4, 2009 at 10:15pm — No Comments

Teepee Fire

A teepee fire is a conical fire, which outwardly resemble a teepee (only the internal pole structure). However, unlike a teepee, it should not have too large a hole in the centre (this is a common reason for the fire failing). It characteristically gives off a lot of light and radiant heat (with tall flames), and generally most of the fuel on the fire is burning or will catch light if left. Uses The teepee fire is often used to start a fire (and the form is then changed), or to p… Continue

Added by kyle on January 4, 2009 at 10:11pm — No Comments

Fire Lighting

This post deals with the lighting of open fires. Information on lighting stoves can be found in my post about Lighting a Portable Stove. Fire lighting is the skill of making fire. Though seemingly a simple topic, it can be a surprisingly rich skill to master given the wide variety of relevant factors that can change in each situation. Basic Principles A fire is the reaction between some fuel and air, in the presence of heat (for a more detailed explanation see fire). The main pr… Continue

Added by kyle on January 4, 2009 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Fire

Types of Fire The fires commonly encoutered by outdoor people [surely someone can phrase that better!] can be categorised in many ways. Probably the most useful way to broadly group the fires that are intentionaly lit is into either Open Fires, fires in Portable Stoves or, for in between cases, Portable Fires (for example portable barbeques). For more information on unintentionally lit fires see Fire Safety. Uses for Fires Warmth Probably the most obvious use for a… Continue

Added by kyle on January 4, 2009 at 9:58pm — No Comments