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Post by brokennock on May 26, 2020 17:32:48 GMT -7
Thank you hawkeyes for providing the gourd and the picture of the net carrier I poorly copied. I finally finished this project up. Not hard or long in process, just finding the time and prioritizing it. Lined the gourd with beeswax. I also dipped the very bottom flat surface and some of the top of the cork in the melted wax. I figured the sides of the cork don't need it as they are met by the wax coated sides of the gourd's neck. I did not have hemp twine of the size/weight I wanted for the top ring of the net so that meant waxing some lighter hemp sting and reverse twisting the cordage I wanted for this piece. No, I did not use the proper net making knot, took the lazy but functional route (okay, it's been so long since I used my net making shuttle that I forgot what knot to use). The string it hangs from was temporary, just to take the pictures, while I decided how I wanted to carry it. I really did not want another item hanging from one shoulder with another strap across my chest. Especially since I may be carrying my new 'hawk this way. I thought to try just a strip of leather tucked down through behind my belt, with maybe something attached to the end to help stop it from easily pulling back up through, I used a strip of the leftover split bison hide from the moccasins I made recently. Haven't decided what to use for a "toggle," yet. I'd like it to be something useful. Maybe a small wooden spoon" or a length of cane/bamboo that could either be a straw or tool to blow into a struggling damp fire, could also be used as a small container?
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Post by nwterritorywoodsman on May 26, 2020 18:20:35 GMT -7
Good job Nnock! I've never made a gourd canteen, only little cups and bowls that don't see much use. How study do you feel the gourd canteen is? Some of those historical footwear can be mighty slippery, and the last thing you want is a empty cracked gourd canteen.  NWT Woodsman |
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Post by brokennock on May 26, 2020 19:09:13 GMT -7
Thanks. Not sure how sturdy it is, probably a lot more fragile than most other period water containers. But, I could easily see a copper or tin canteen getting crushed in a fall, or a wooden canteen getting cracked. I do have a feeling these may be a little tougher than one might suspect, but, I don't plan on any intentional destructive testing.
Just like leaky boots with wet feet, isn't the possibility of a broken water container, and thus no water, part of experiencing those times as close as we can?
If my modern boots, that aren't supposed to, leak, I get upset. But, I am in a different mindset when in the woods and fields in/with modern gear.
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Post by hawkeyes on May 27, 2020 5:04:40 GMT -7
WELL DONE! Turned out very nice, perfect size.
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Post by paranger on May 27, 2020 7:50:15 GMT -7
Looks great!
As far as the durability issue, while I certainly don't abuse mine, I have never had an issue with it in the field.
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Post by hawkeyes on May 27, 2020 8:33:26 GMT -7
Looks great! As far as the durability issue, while I certainly don't abuse mine, I have never had an issue with it in the field. I'll second that. |
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Post by brokennock on May 27, 2020 9:57:05 GMT -7
Looks great! As far as the durability issue, while I certainly don't abuse mine, I have never had an issue with it in the field. I'll second that. I've been known to break things no one else has...... without even trying. But, it worked out pretty well today. At first I thought the carry method wasn't going to work out. Especially not with a sash. But,it turns out i didn't have my sash tight enough, or high enough. |
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