This post came from several places; Christina Ott and I talked about this on the podcast and I read about it in the Hand Sculpted House. I think Cob construction has some great benefits to preppers and homesteaders, but before you decide that cob is the material you will build with you really ought […]
Author: David Nash
PRN Episode #31 Steven Wright
In today’s show we interview Steven Wright of 4 Walls International, Steven has earned B.S. in Biological Sciences with an emphasis in Evolution and Ecology from the University of California Riverside (2006) and is co-founder and executive director of 4 Walls International, a California based non-profit that uses abandoned tires and other trash to build […]
Interesting Gun
This is a very interesting gun that was in my grandfather’s estate – This gun has some history in my family – My dad used it for a while when he was a deputy. But in addition to family history, this gun has a interesting history. It’s a Llama frame with a colt government slide. […]
How to Make an Emergency Duct Tape Keychain Roll
This common Duct Tape Keychain tip is well known among backpackers. If wrap some duct tape around a water bottle or lighter you will always have a couple feet readily available for quick repairs. I Went One Step Farther In the video below I show some wrapped around a small disposable lighter, but taking […]
How to Make a Keychain Ferrocerium Rod Using Torch Flint
I want to take a couple minutes to show you a redundant fire starting method that is cheap, tiny, and easy. We are going to make a DIY Keychain Ferrocerium Rod using welder striking tips. If you are a welder, plumber, or anyone who uses torches, you are no doubt familiar with friction sparkers. […]