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It would be nice to know you’re using the strongest sailing knot possible. Chris Beeson visits Marlow Ropes to take the strain What is the strongest sailing knot? When it comes to ropework, no cruising yachtsman shares the same opinions as any other...

Hennepin Avenue, Image credit Tony Webster (Creative Commons licensing) In January, I wrote a post about Hennepin Avenue arguing that we should Make Hennepin Lovable. (The conversation is ongoing; please share your hopes for Hennepin through this survey...

Bruce Potts weights up the merits of the .17HMR and .17 Hornet varieties When it comes to vermin cartridges, there is little doubt that the .22LR is at the top of the list. It can be used on all small species and has good accuracy, low noise and recoil...

These are critical first steps to make sure your brass is sized correctly. If you are having problems with your first batch of brass, make sure you are following these directions precisely because if your brass is sized too short it will fail to fire...

Why should kids have all the fun? While children have long been the beneficiaries of wheeled-contraptions, a new trend has been taking place – There are now ‘electric wheels’ for adults too. These range from the typical two-wheeled scooter to the new...