@rubysaltbush I'll do the some tests over the next few weeks and let you know!

@vvvvvilay Thanks, I'll try that as well and see how it compares :)

@vvvvvilay Yeah, I'm getting mixed results, but think it can eventually be passable as visible mending. Main problem is lots of holes (moths) and not much time, unfortunately. Might do a small tutorial when done as I'll definitely have learnt something by then!

@EllenInEdmonton Cedar works splendidly, so does lavender (more common here in Southern Europe). Plastic boxes with ventilation holes where you put stuff "just for a bit"? Apparently not without the above-mentioned lavender..

In the outdoors I'll be the trendiest person around!

@exil_inselette Thanks a million, will get some and try!

@leamusi Nice, thanks Lea! A combination of fixed patches and those dissolving ones mentioned in another comment seem to be the way to go! About a million holes left, so will get plenty of practice 💪

@EllenInEdmonton We had a moth incident and they had feasted on outdoor clothes that would be about €500 to replace before being noticed 🙈

@ClancyParliament Patches seem to be key!

Anybody have pointers for machine darning thin and stretchy merino wool fabric? The seams are getting somewhat neat, but I can't seem to avoid bunching at one or both ends, which is possible if careful when darning by hand..

#askfedi #visiblemending #myog #diy #sewing #mending #merino

After a couple of intense weeks there was enough time this morning to go kayaking not just for exercise, but more for leisure. Overcast and perfect temperature for paddling, so very relaxing! Also found a spot where the current was calm enough to collect some of the season's last elderflower in my drybag and make syrup once home.

#kayak #kayaking #nature #river #kitchen #cooking

@idiot If you want rough measurements and/or instructions you just have to ask :)

@idiot I know nothing about marketing, but maybe as it's very much based on a person's ability to use it there might be plenty of customer complaints?

That said, some wood, screws, screwdriver and a saw, and it's yours. And if you don't feel handy enough it's probably something you can get help with from a friend or a repair café or similar!

@macst @idiot Yeah, for heavier loads I first tie down the boards and then attach the load (both most often with old inner tubes as their elasticity is handy for getting it tight), but otherwise just trying down the load properly also holds the boards in place :)

@idiot ..clearly your rack also needs to be stable and the load tied down firmly :)

@idiot The two longitudinal pieces of wood below the ones making up the main surface are just slightly wider than the rack and fit snugly, which eliminates all movement to the sides and should also prevent tilting to some extent. As for safety, the load obviously needs to be centred and as low as possible. This box was about 10 kg, I've also lugged 25 kg cement bags without feeling it more than expected. The times I've been overly optimistic it feels really unstable right away, so then it's possible to change the load/walk/borrow a proper cargo.

As for safety, if it's stable enough to cycle with your main issue, like always, is cars coming to get you!

@scribblanitea Butbutbut, acoustic surely refers to acoustics, no? And yes, a bike may or may not make all types of interesting noises, but that isn't related to the mode of propulsion.....

#nerd

#carryshitolympics tip: some scrap wood and a couple of screws give your everyday bike half decent cargo capacity whenever you need it!

#BikeTooter #diy

@evangelos I started writing a longer reply and then realised what I was doing. Ping me if you decide you want to spend your free time on it in the future, no need to feed the beast now :) I like your starting point though!

@evangelos I have this recurring thought that I'd like to DIY non-synthetic gear for, say, a weekend hike and see what weight and comfort level it ends up at if it's of comparable quality to what I normally use. Luckily I have a toddler at home, so will not steal my free time for another decade or two 😁

For camping only, what would you do for a mat? The tent/hammock, sleeping bag and other stuff seem straightforward enough..

@KrajciTom Thanks! What do you use for buffing? I don't manage to get a good shine if not having paint as the last touch, but maybe I just use too coarse grit..