R.D. i would sugest Tite bond 2 or 3. 3 being the best as it is water proof. cost about the same as other wood glues. and i have used them myself on my swords. also a great glue for sheild peices and bow making too.

That was funny, now can we blow 'em up with Gandalf's fierworks?

That has been one of the handiest books in my library. when you read it if you try to substitute ranger with mountainman you can see the utility of it.(course you still have to get out and do, but that is where all the enjoyment is.)

You know i was hoping our "secret weapon" was a specter gunship lol may not be cannon but...

R.D Their is a wonderfull book that explains buckskin tanning the way the mountain man used to do it. as well as some other cool craft ideas. it is called mountainman crafts and skills. by david montgomery. http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Mountainman-Crafts-and-Skills/David-Montgomery/e/97815992134...

You know that was what i had been thinking. perhaps i have "viking brain" but when i read Tolkien's work i seem to picture every thing with a certain viking look to it.

that is how memories that last forever are made. one day they will look back and remember those days with you, and be gladd.

quickly, archers to the front. remember show them no mercy, for they will give you none!!!! kill the orcs
When we are through lop off their heads and place them on poles as a warning to all invaders!!!!!!!!

Hey go for it dude! i have thought about that sword my self. hmmmm thinking again! of course my UPS driver already lookes at me funny when he pulls up to my home so....

Well those do lok quite warm and comfortable. but i am wandering how it would be to have to fight in it, if it would be possible.http://www.hurstwic.org/history/articles/daily_living/text/clothing.htm their is a small section on viking era cloaks on this page, while not as nice as the above might le...

but wait ..... if you act now i'll throw in this handy dany orc nail trimmer at no additional cots

Don't feel bad, i hadn't forgotten it i was just avoiding it, lol i guess i have no excuse any longer, ranger fitness it is then.

Windlass swords are pretty good for the money. i have owned several, they do tend to make the slit in the cross a bit big, though on their threaded blades it is a bit easier to fix. of course del tin blades aslo tend to have loose crosses as well. nice redo by the way, lookes good.

I think each person has to make modifacations based on thier surroundings, so their gear works best for them. i do like the button hole idea as it would stand out less than a big ole slit. ( may be time for a new cloak, lol).

i made a full circle cloak using the instrustions on Andy's site, i reconciled my quiver problems with a slit placed at the small of my back and covered with a flapp. so far it works good, for that problem, still can't go into heavy scrub though.