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  1. Bark-eater

    Size variations in replica dog eared brass trade kettles?

    I went ahead and ordered my self a dog eared brass trade kettle, even though my inner backpacker is cringing over the weight. The volume wasn't listed but the dimensions given where 4x7.5" which corresponds with other vendors listing for a 1/2 gallon kettle. What I got is a 4.375x8" kettle...
  2. Bark-eater

    What sizes of linen thread to use?

    I've been meaning to learn to sew for a long time, and now I intend to make myself a "Suit" and sundry accoutrements. I've collected a good stock of wool, linen and a bit of leather, so its time to get started. I fired up the internet to order some linen thread, and was confronted with a myriad...
  3. Bark-eater

    Salvaging wool from grubby motheaten blankets?

    I was just given 4 decrepit blankets. Their house blankets and 3 of them have satin trim on the ends. I did a burn test on the fuzz and there's no plastic in them. They have stains and small moth holes, and where in a mousy out building, so they need some sort of cleaning. 3 are...
  4. Bark-eater

    Interesting long knife at auction. Relic or recreation?

    I was at a local auction house and this found this knife. It really looks the part of a period long knife that saw hard use. Or is it a well done and well used replica? I may place a token bid, but there are enough sharks around this auction, I'm sure it will go for more. The handles look...
  5. Bark-eater

    Just bought 40 pounds of shot that got left out in the rain. How do I dry it out?

    I just picked up 3 partial bags of shot that had been in a bucket for a couple days with 2 inches of water in the bottom. Is there anything in particular I can do to prevent it all from oxidizing?
  6. Bark-eater

    17th and 18th century books?

    Anyone know where I can purchase reprints of 17th and 18th books and pamphlets? I figure if folks is literate, they might carry a book around...
  7. Bark-eater

    Hello from the Eastern Shore of MD

    Hi all, I'm circling back on an old interest. I was an arm chair fan of all things historical trekking 20 years ago and for some reason, recently got the bug to pick up a Jeff White French trade knife and discovered that Mr. White has retired. Pity. But was already down the the rabbit hole...
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