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Socket ammo mold

Here is a ammo mold I made from a socket for slingshot ammo it is deadly on small game with the 1/4 socket you could make some good buck shot for...

Thread by: Bishop, Mar 2, 2016, 8 replies, in forum: Turf and Surf Hunting and Fishing

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Interesting web site...

The Humble Bee web site located below has a wide range of salves, tincture, and lotion recipes you can make: Humblebee & Me - Humblebee & Me Some...

Thread by: Witch Doctor 01, Jan 31, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: Survival of the Fittest

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Recipe Homemade Onion Soup Mix

Many quick easy recipes call for Onion Soup mix. It is pricey to buy and loaded with sodium. I found this recipe which is simple. Also because it...

Thread by: Motomom34, Jan 22, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: Recipes

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Rice is Nice (You Can't Beat the Heat!)

A cloth bag of ordinary white rice makes an excellent hot-pad. We make them in all sizes from 5-lb bags that will keep you warm outdoors for an...

Thread by: UncleMorgan, Jan 10, 2016, 22 replies, in forum: Survival of the Fittest

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HDPE - Simple and Easy to Recycle and Repurpose

Aloha Monkeys, I did a search and didn't find anything like this so I thought I would post this as this is a great thing to try or at least keep...

Thread by: Bear, Jan 6, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: Bushcraft

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Improvised Backpack

Here's an idea for making an improvised backpack. The basic concept can be improved, depending on what materials are readily available. PVC...

Thread by: chelloveck, Jan 3, 2016, 7 replies, in forum: Bushcraft

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Starting my ultimate ar-15 build

Well after Christmas is all done and New Years has come by i will start on what i think is my ultimate build. And this is what i will use on it....

Thread by: Bigfoot1986, Dec 15, 2015, 11 replies, in forum: Firearms

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DIY Cinder Block Projects

Here are some interesting and useful projects using cinder blocks.... Who needs a tiny house when they can have a tiny castle....I'm sure that a...

Thread by: chelloveck, Dec 12, 2015, 9 replies, in forum: Back to Basics

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Casting Aluminium Slingshots and Aluminium Ingots

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Thread by: chelloveck, Nov 21, 2015, 11 replies, in forum: General Survival and Preparedness

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Making Soil-Cement Pavers

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Thread by: chelloveck, Nov 21, 2015, 0 replies, in forum: Back to Basics

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Make your own sugar

We have had lots of threads on the evils of sugar. That horrible refined sugar really isn’t that good for you. But what if you made your own?...

Thread by: Motomom34, Nov 14, 2015, 18 replies, in forum: Back to Basics

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Redneck Gopher Getter

When I have some gophers that need killin this is how I get r done. Items required: 4 wheeler bungee cord old rag canister vacuum extensions...

Thread by: Mountainman, Oct 14, 2015, 41 replies, in forum: The Green Patch

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Hydroponic Rail System Construction Vid.

Hey Monkeys, Right out the gate I want to Say I got it backwards in the video Hydroponics requires no fish, Aquaponics does. This project was by...

Thread by: Gopherman, Oct 4, 2015, 30 replies, in forum: The Green Patch

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Rich pallets

http://doityourselfworld.com/102-awesome-pallet-projects-ideas/ You guys may or may not have seen this, but there are a few ideas in this that...

Thread by: Rocky Road Lerp, Oct 3, 2015, 3 replies, in forum: Bushcraft

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New use for bacon...

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Thread by: Witch Doctor 01, Sep 20, 2015, 12 replies, in forum: Back to Basics

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Oh $h!t! The Most Lovable Loo in the West...

An interesting composting thunderbox concept. The web link shows the ins and outs of making a composting toilet. [IMG] Via: The most lovable...

Thread by: chelloveck, Sep 2, 2015, 8 replies, in forum: Back to Basics

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Build a firewood stand without much of a time investment

** Notice: this is for new people or lurkers who are new to this lifestyle. No need for you regulars to show us the way you've been collecting...

Thread by: CATO, Sep 1, 2015, 12 replies, in forum: Back to Basics

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Making vinegar from scratch

I saw some posts on Pinterest about making homemade vinegar but nearly all of them cheated by buying apple cider vinegar with the mother already...

Thread by: ditch witch, Aug 30, 2015, 41 replies, in forum: Back to Basics

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Refurbished and/or repurposed tool

@Bear's great work inspired me to make this post. Hopefully everyone will share. I'll start. First, no where near Bear's level. We have...

Thread by: Hanzo, Jun 6, 2015, 41 replies, in forum: Bushcraft

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Water Barrel Tower Project

We have a 550 gallon rain catch setup outside, plus a 275 gallon tank for the chickens, but I'd been wanting something in the garage strictly for...

Thread by: ditch witch, Apr 19, 2015, 74 replies, in forum: Back to Basics

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How to make lard

Lard had been around forever. Most here can recall their Grandmother or mother cooking with lard. During the 19th century lard was important to...

Thread by: Motomom34, Mar 6, 2015, 24 replies, in forum: Back to Basics

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Lock Picking

So the SHTF and in the commotion you lost your key's to everything.... other than being smart and having a set of keys stashed elsewhere, how are...

Thread by: Yard Dart, Feb 5, 2015, 72 replies, in forum: General Survival and Preparedness

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Homemade Christmas/Holiday gifts/crafts

October was Crafts and Hobbies that would be useful post-SHTF. Well Christmas is around the corner and it is time of giving. Below is an article...

Thread by: Motomom34, Nov 30, 2014, 22 replies, in forum: Back to Basics

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Recipe Makin Bacon

Finishing your own bacon is something anyone can do. The cures are limited by your imagination and really take little time to prepare. Smoking is...

Thread by: ditch witch, Sep 19, 2014, 24 replies, in forum: Recipes

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Sunny day tool for starting fires

Aloha Monkeys, Most who know me know I'm always looking at things for their potential... even and especially things I'm going to toss... most...

Thread by: Bear, Sep 7, 2014, 28 replies, in forum: Bushcraft

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Simple Guyot or other hanger

Aloha Monkeys Made some canteen hangers today for @HK_User ... specifically for his Guyot bottles... I know you've all probably seen this...

Thread by: Bear, Aug 30, 2014, 38 replies, in forum: Bushcraft

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Handbooks Guides & How-Tos Knot Charts and Explanation

Brokor submitted a new resource: Knot Charts and Explanation - International Guild of Knot Tyers 71 pages, with illustrations. Read more about...

Thread by: Brokor, Jun 15, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: Resource Discussions

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DIY Canned Dog Food

One of our dogs is down to her last tooth and can no longer chew kibble so rather than pay $3 a can for the better quality canned dog food I...

Thread by: ditch witch, Apr 18, 2014, 21 replies, in forum: Recipes

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Homemade Brandy 30 days and Don't Plan On Driving Recipe/Easy

It's actually very strong wine, You have to distill it to make brandy. I never did that, looks too dangerous to me, it's plenty strong right out...

Thread by: Gopherman, Dec 4, 2013, 36 replies, in forum: Bushcraft

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FIX'n WAX (how to)

This is how I make "Fix'n Wax". [media] Fix'n Wax ingredients (my own recipe): 1 cup pure organic beeswax, 1/2 cup unrefined shea butter, 1...

Thread by: Brokor, Aug 23, 2013, 21 replies, in forum: Bushcraft

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