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I Made a Mallet

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Design
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...odwork is paradoxically about metal work: the use and maintenance of metal tools. I’ve done a lot of carpentry over the years such as building sheds, chicken coops, laying floors, repairing joists and hanging molding. I’ve done this all with hand held power tools. But I have very limited experience with chisels and planes as well as shop machines such as table saws and bandsaws. And I’ve never paid enough attention to the details. Kelly is thrille...

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How to Search for Science-Based Gardening Advice

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Gardening
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...ing us navigate our confusing world. Thanks to libraries,we have access to tools beyond Google. Hot Topics To that end, I’m thinking of making the trek to UCLA this year to look into a number of controversial horticultural and homesteading questions that have come up in the course of writing posts on Root Simple. Some topics I’m interested in: The effect of chloramine on soil health/human health. The temperament of Africanized bees. Hugelkultur in...

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Grab and Go

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Preparedness
...nd kindling material made with dryer lint and candle wax 7. Repair kit and tools We wear a Leatherman multi-tool at all times on our belt. 8. Nutrition Our grab and go bags contain an array of Cliff bars and other items with a long shelf life. 9. Hydration We have both extra water and a ceramic water filter. 10. Emergency shelter We have a very lightweight backpacking tent. This ain’t about paranoia – while our grab and go bags contain modern tool...

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Stern Sprouted Wheat Vegan Cookie or Health Bar Type Things

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Food, How-to, Recipes, Wheat
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...temperature, you want to be careful about cleanliness. Keep your hands and tools and containers very clean. Don’t let the sprouts get too long (i.e. too old) when making this recipe, because you want the wheat berries to be sweet and firm–not all spent out–or turned to grass! When the roots are about as long as the berries themselves, move them to the fridge and use within a couple of days. As far as sprouting equipment goes, you’ve got options. L...

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Shoemaking workshop in Los Angeles, Oct. 16-19

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Domesticus, Events, How-to
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...d we’ll celebrate our shoes with a pizza party on the last day! All of the tools and materials are included in the price but if you have a favorite pair of fingerless gloves, leather working scissors or an awl please feel free to bring them along. The cost of the class is $325.00, half of which is due when you register. I’m really looking forward spending time together and I suggest you all get a good nights rest before class begins… standing arou...

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