Sunday, April 6, 2014

Wood Boxes

Here is the wood Hardtack crates that I made.
This one has 10in Sides
It has all my Civil War items that I would need for an event without a tent.

This is my box with a 12in side


This is the one that I use for events that I go to with a tent. Inside is my tent, extra blanket, and bed roll. 

I finished them with boiled linseed oil.

Here they are together.

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Wood Projects

Ok so my Sister got me a book for Civil War woodworking so I started some the projects even though I modified some of the plans still think I got a good out come.
Ok so here is my basement. Little destroyed lol

Borrowed wood saw's from neighbors.

Here is the stool my first project

Camp table that folds flat and is put together with wooden pegs for easy removal.

Side of the table

Here is "Hardtack" box I made.

Made the lid different because I though it would be better for me. made it this way for strength.

Picture into the crate.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Haversack Stuffer Bags

Here are some haversack stuffer bag I made since I can sew now.
Here is a view of all the different sizes I have made

Here is a view of my mess kit, salt and pepper napkin and my eating utensils. 

Here is the bag for my coffee matches candles ect. to be carried in haversack.

In this big bag I put my extra items, candles matches tooth brush crotch powder extra shoe laces I would carry this item in my haversack or keep it in my tent.

Here are two bag that I will use as my ration bag. On for meat items and one for hardtack.

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Journal


Here is a Journal, note book I made for Civil War Reenacting to keep track of names and stuff.

Made it out of old shoe laces and a Pre-war Haversack I had.

Just used regular printer paper I had till I can get more authintic stuff.

Monday, February 10, 2014

Footwear

Here are my brogans I wear at the event and the wool socks.
Here they are with the wool socks I wear as well.

I chose not to put the heel plates on mine because it makes walking a bigger pain.