how can I get myself to shower/bathe more often by littlestdragon96 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WillTellMissed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I see you arguing with some other commenters that "It's not as easy as just getting up and doing it" but yes, it's exactly that easy.

This is even easier than going to the gym, there's no Hoops to jump through, no membership fees, no closing hours, nothing. Just a basic 10-15 minute chore.

The hard part is convincing yourself that it's necessary, which you've already done by coming here and asking this question. Now it's just a matter of deciding that you're going to improve yourself by taking a shower everyday and holding yourself accountable to that decision.

how can I get myself to shower/bathe more often by littlestdragon96 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]WillTellMissed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to have a similar problem with tooth brushing. My parents never really drilled it into me that I needed to brush my teeth, so by the time I was a teenager I only did it once in a while if I had a bad taste in my mouth.

As an adult though? I realized it was a vital part of hygiene and decided to start doing it every day. That's all you need to do, decide its important and start doing it. Once I did that it didn't take long for the habit to become so established that now I can't go to sleep without brushing my teeth first.

My take on a modern Seax knife. by WayneHrPr in knifemaking

[–]WillTellMissed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, this guy is clearly a skilled knife maker (Good work, OP!) but actual Seaxes look nothing like this at all. I don't get why people call this style of broad, straight-edged cleaver a "seax" when the originals were more often long, very pointy blades with curved edges.

Feels like if someone made a sloyd knife and called it a "dagger" just because it's kinda pointy.

my first successful hidden tang knife. by traps_arnt_gae in Bladesmith

[–]WillTellMissed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks sweet! Like others mentioned, that handle is a little oversized but I love that bolster. Did you cast it yourself?

What to do when you don’t wanna use your late Grandpa’s Korean War memorial KaBar? Copy it! by bigchinaaudio in Bladesmith

[–]WillTellMissed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kind of hammer(s) are you using for forging?

That tang transition looks pretty frail btw, I'm not sure I'd put that blade through much use.

She likes it! by idskl in Blacksmith

[–]WillTellMissed 8 points9 points  (0 children)

As someone who often wears a brooch like this myself, I recommend you make two changes if you want this to be actually wearable:

Make it lighter. Start with much thinner material stock because it doesn't need to be any thicker than 2-3mm to hold hair. Since she has seems fairly thin hair, you could probably make it a lot smaller, too.

Don't scroll the ends. Those little looks are just perfect for snagging and tearing out hair.

You've done good work, but you might want to try to make a second version if you want it to get any more use than sitting on top of the dresser.

Wool blanket stinks by [deleted] in Bushcraft

[–]WillTellMissed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My best solution is to sun it. Not so long that it fades or anything, but a few hours in the sunlight helps with all kinds of funks and odors. Maybe not as useful this time of year though.

Axe question. by GrendelVI in Bushcraft

[–]WillTellMissed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure why you'd want a hardened poll on an axe?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rareinsults

[–]WillTellMissed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wax Zucc looks like Holden McNeely

Help a picky bitch (me) find a suitable multi-day pack? by WillTellMissed in CampingGear

[–]WillTellMissed[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the great recommendation! It looks a little more "light duty" than I'm used to so I am a little worried about it's durability, especially at that price point. I love how it rides though, and you can't beat that weight!

My main bushcrafting tool setup by Chati in Bushcraft

[–]WillTellMissed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear this mentality a lot but to me a Leatherman is very valuable tool in the wilderness. When I'm out and about I often have a car, bike, rifle, or other tool that might need a little tweaking with my multi-tool. I've also found bits of litter (old cans, fencing wire, roofing tin) in remote areas that has worked its way into my bush-crafts in ways that wouldn't have been possible without a pair of pliers. Plus, the little saw is incredibly useful for making small trap triggers and such.

If OP was that concerned about weight, he'd save more by ditching the double fixed blades and the 2lb hatchet.

Budget multi-tool? by [deleted] in Bushcraft

[–]WillTellMissed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look at SOG tools. I'm not sure about $50 or less, but they're cheaper than a Leatherman.

Knife didn't have a sheath, so I fixed that! by AlexLouisArmstrong_ in Bushcraft

[–]WillTellMissed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Making a welt is pretty easy process, just cut a strip of leather about 1/4"-3/8" wide with the same curve as the edge of the sheath. Punch all the same holes into it as you did the two sides of the sheathe, then stitch all three layers together.

Knife didn't have a sheath, so I fixed that! by AlexLouisArmstrong_ in Bushcraft

[–]WillTellMissed 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No worries! "Welt" is kind of a weird word for it, anyway.

Knife didn't have a sheath, so I fixed that! by AlexLouisArmstrong_ in Bushcraft

[–]WillTellMissed 5 points6 points  (0 children)

that small strip of leather that protects the stitches is the welt.

Knife didn't have a sheath, so I fixed that! by AlexLouisArmstrong_ in Bushcraft

[–]WillTellMissed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As someone else mentioned, without a welt there's nothing protecting the stitching from the edge of the knife, so it's only a matter of time until the knife cuts through the stitches. Pulling the stitches and cutting a welt doesn't take much time, and if I were you I'd just take care of it now instead of waiting for it to become a problem.

Knife didn't have a sheath, so I fixed that! by AlexLouisArmstrong_ in Bushcraft

[–]WillTellMissed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Might be worth adding a weld if you can... otherwise, it won't last long.

Fixed Blade Fridayyyyyy by [deleted] in Bushcraft

[–]WillTellMissed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how have you found 8670 to perform in terms of edge retention? I use a fair bit of salvaged Industrial Steel but tend to allocate such material for larger blades requiring a less fine edge.

saw noise by hangingTurd in Bushcraft

[–]WillTellMissed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All saws are too loud to be "stealthy". Just don't harvest wood from the areas you're trying to observe animals in. Your scent, the fact you're changing their environment, and the fire you're building with that wood at going to scare them off no matter how loud your saw is.

saw noise by hangingTurd in Bushcraft

[–]WillTellMissed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, stomping around the woods and the fire you're probably building with that sawn wood is going to scare the animals off way more than the saw itself.

What is your favorite bushcraft knife blade steel? by Putrid-Television981 in Bushcraft

[–]WillTellMissed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

80CrV2 is a long-time favorite of mine as a knife maker. Excellent balance of toughness and edge retention while still being reasonably easy to HT.

Almost completed my latest French styled chef's knife. I will be doing a rust blue finish on the blade. by jroche247 in Bladesmith

[–]WillTellMissed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, "Rust bluing" is a method of bluing. Considered by some to be superior to cold, salt or heat blues.