fenboy Posted January 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Lol are you sure... Yes unless he is very good at photo shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Old Farrier's punt build thread for me. Not being mechanically minded I have not followed ditchman's thread, although I have dipped in on occasions and can appreciate the knowledge and delivery. For wit, Marsh Mans and JDog's posts and I have particularly enjoyed Conor's exploits under his granddad's tutelage. Anser2's post always evoke the sights, sounds and smells of the marsh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 The posts that tell stories of the writers exploits are what I love So for me as a fowler it has to be Anser's accounts of his flights Dont forget Anser you promised me first copy of the book ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 I liked last years "Thread of the year" topic-it was well funny but I cannot remember any specifics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Old farriers punt gun and punt build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 not strictly 2015 but the majority was in 15 , Easy NV started by davyo plenty of very useful info given by a cross section of knowledgeable PW members, Ive only ust started to take an interest but can see its going to be a slippery slope to spending more money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Is there a prize involved? Maybe a PW polo shirt or game bag. I never seen any thread before about thread of the year. I was just thinking the other day there should be one. Get people's suggestions then put it to a poll for a couple of weeks. Ditchman would get my vote for such a meticulous job. Great pictures and a great write up. It matters not that he did it for a living but the time spent now taking the photos uploading them and being bothered to share his knowledge. I probably spend more time taking pictures resizing them and uploading them than I do working on my Land Rover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Old farriers punt gun also for me, great read Old farriers punt gun also for me, great read Old farriers punt gun also for me, great read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 I maybe biased but anser2's threads are so well written it's like your sat right next to him on the marsh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Old Farrier's punt has to be up there, but top billing is Viking's Landrover thread. It has longevity, plenty of pictures, good narrative - not too proud to ask for help - and I have enjoyed it. Anyone who is not ashamed of his Draper ratchet gets my vote. Well done, Lee. hey, whats wrong with my draper "expert" ratchet set Mr R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Looked like a standard Draper - not Expert - I stand corrected. Draper Expert ratchets sit behind Snap On, Proto, Mac, Cornwell, SK, Blackhawk, Durochrome, Stahlwille, Beta, Facom (the best), Usag, Craftsman, Easco, Hi-Torq, Gedore, Elora, Belzer, Bahco, Walden, Armstrong, Bonney and a shedload more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 defiantly "expert" only the 23rd best for me i will upgrade some tools as i go on, you should of seen my first socket set, when i was taking land rover apart it seemed like the sockets were made of cake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Looked like a standard Draper - not Expert - I stand corrected. Draper Expert ratchets sit behind Snap On, Proto, Mac, Cornwell, SK, Blackhawk, Durochrome, Stahlwille, Beta, Facom (the best), Usag, Craftsman, Easco, Hi-Torq, Gedore, Elora, Belzer, Bahco, Walden, Armstrong, Bonney and a shedload more. I've still got some old (very old) sockets from them, can't bust the things. They must be pushing 45 years old now, from my first socket set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 (edited) My Blackhawk 1/2" ratchet is my favourite. Probably about 60 years old and will be there when I am not. Co-incidentally - my first socket set was an Elora. Lee - if your ratchet works - good enough. It seems to be doing fine - looking at the photos. Snap On are probably the dearest, but some of the worst ratchets I have ever had. Edited January 10, 2016 by Gordon R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 you lot are awful tool tarts.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 you lot are awful tool tarts.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 My vote after due consideration would go to SABS thread about his shooting visits this year, He and the Good Lady (Not forgetting wee Indie) provide such good write ups and pictures that you feel you could be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 My vote after due consideration would go to SABS thread about his shooting visits this year, He and the Good Lady (Not forgetting wee Indie) provide such good write ups and pictures that you feel you could be there. Thanks Shaun I have only just come across this thread and my vote would be for Old Farrier punt thread. He, along with the young lads, have created something special and the old skills have been passed down, keeping them alive for future generations. OF's attention to detail and showing the little setbacks realy made you feel you were there with him. I am a little biased with this thread as I have been in OF's workshop and seen the early parts of the build first hand. Old farrier is a legend and long nay his threads continue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 My vote after due consideration would go to SABS thread about his shooting visits this year, He and the Good Lady (Not forgetting wee Indie) provide such good write ups and pictures that you feel you could be there. I'm with this 😋😋😋😋 And honoured a few thought my thread was worth a mention thank you Although PW is a bit more than that There would be many others for me Ditch man and Viking for there threads Gunman for his invaluable advice 👍 Sits and cockoff and a few others for the numerous lots of advice on Reloding 👌 Green grass for his pictures 😋 Underdog he's just a brilliant traditional no nonsense gent :-) Big bird and lee always there with a dog problem Scotslad you'll not go far wrong with his advice 👍 Fenboy always there with a answer a good thing when you need a bit of help ⭐️ It's a forum you need lots of posts and things to stimulate the mind maybe motivate you to try some different things so to all the contributors the title of forum of the year goes to you all 😊😊 But the biggest and best thread must be the Orchid charity fundraiser This for me and a few others has to be the absolute best All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 I'm with this And honoured a few thought my thread was worth a mention thank you Although PW is a bit more than that There would be many others for me Ditch man and Viking for there threads Gunman for his invaluable advice Sits and cockoff and a few others for the numerous lots of advice on Reloding Green grass for his pictures Underdog he's just a brilliant traditional no nonsense gent :-) Big bird and lee always there with a dog problem Scotslad you'll not go far wrong with his advice Fenboy always there with a answer a good thing when you need a bit of help ⭐️ It's a forum you need lots of posts and things to stimulate the mind maybe motivate you to try some different things so to all the contributors the title of forum of the year goes to you all But the biggest and best thread must be the Orchid charity fundraiser This for me and a few others has to be the absolute best All the best Of well said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 My Blackhawk 1/2" ratchet is my favourite. Probably about 60 years old and will be there when I am not. Co-incidentally - my first socket set was an Elora. Lee - if your ratchet works - good enough. It seems to be doing fine - looking at the photos. Snap On are probably the dearest, but some of the worst ratchets I have ever had. I can't seem to break them, nor my mate scaff oldtube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Did somebody say Facom is best Now I'm going to have to sell my snap on kit ! NAAAAAAAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 I have had almost every decent ratchet under the sun. Facom are the best. Snap On wouldn't make my top ten. PS - I still have a fine tooth 3/8" flexi Snap On ratchet - one of their better ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJW Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 My vote goes to SABS thread on his days in the field this season. Really good pictures and write ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.w. Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 I've loved them all, what interesting reading they have made, however if I must split hairs I'd go with old farrier his attention to detail has been excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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