Rubyred666 8 Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 During the summer while its the quite period I like to make a few walking sticks, usually about 6 or 7 to give away to friends and to some of the farmers where I have permission. Mainly I use Hazel shanks but also Holly and Blackthorne, I cut the shanks 2 Winters back so when I come to use them they have had at least 18 months to dry. what do you think? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Frank Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Great sticks, quality work. Frank. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lawrence 657 Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Great sticks, quality work. Frank. second that. just started having a go at it myself, mainly one piece jobs, hazel, holly and hawthorn, havn't found any blackthorn as yet. must say i do enjoy it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 27 Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Nice looking sticks keep up the good work should advertise them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
robsharpe 1 Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 just wondered i made couple ones me self but what is the best ,easiest way to straighten them cheers rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DUCKWING 302 Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 NICE WORK MATE , MADE A FEW MYSELF , LIKE WISE MAINLY HAZEL , THOUGH I DO LIKE HOLLY STRIPPED THEN RASPED SO THE KNOTS BECOME PROMINANT , IAM LUCKEY AS IAM SURROUNDED BY BLACKTHORN , JUST GOT TO WALK THROUGH MY BACK GATE MY FIRST I MADE THE CROOK FROM 1 " THICK MARINE PLY , AN EXCELLENT STARTER MATERIAL AS ITS VERY STABLE AND BECAUSE ITS LAMINATED VERY STRONG THERES A NUMBER OF WAYS TO STRAIGHTEN THE SHANK ... I TEND TO USE TIN FOIL AROUND THE SHANK THEN PLACE OVER A FLAME , BEING CAREFUL NOT TO SCORCH .......... THEN SIMPLY EYE THROUGH THE SHANK AND BEND OVER YOUR KNEE TILL STRAIGHT ALL THE BEST DUCKWING Quote Link to post Share on other sites
robsharpe 1 Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 cheers for the straightening tips duckwing will give it a try thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest baldie Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Hot air gun rob or build a proper steamer from some pipe, and a wallpaper stripper, heres a couple of old pics, i dont get time anymore, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rubyred666 8 Posted August 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 I just use a Black & Decker Hot Air Gun; if you are careful just apply heat to the few inches you want to straiten, after a minute or so of GENTLE HEAT just bend it over your knee. Be careful not to scorch the shank, you can put tin foil round it until you get the hang of it. After a few goes you will find it pretty easy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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