Longers7 720 Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Never had a go at making a walking stick before, and really wanted to make my dad one for Xmas to go with the wellies I've bought him, my mum passed away unexpectedly recently, so wanted to make him something a bit sentimental, since a boy me and my dad often go out for walks together , he cut me a hazel thumb stick when I was around 10 years old, nothing special, ends cut with a knife and just left etc, but I've still got it and love it, even tho it's rough lol, so I wanted to return the deed. Knowing that my old man is a fan of thumb sticks, I used a buffalo horn thumb hole with horn and antler spacers. Mine I used a piece of antler I've had knocking around for a while, I capped this with buffalo horn as well, I also done a paracord wrap and lanyard for it, as the stick was slightly thicker than the antler and I wasn't happy with the blending job I'd done :-/, just want to say a big thank you to Allan (Tiercel) for kindly sorting me out 2 lovely hazel shanks in quick time, hope you like, cheers 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riohog 5,701 Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 nice work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Longers7 720 Posted December 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 nice work cheers ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiercel 6,986 Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 TC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Cracking sticks ... I like the little plaque for your dad ...... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Longers7 720 Posted December 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 TC thanks again for the cracking shanks TC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Longers7 720 Posted December 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Cracking sticks ... I like the little plaque for your dad ...... cheers socks mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Astanley 11,568 Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Very nice , if you ever make one for sale I would like to buy one please .ATB 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pigeonphill 69 Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 brilliant and sure to bring a tear to the eye of the man receiving such a gift at xmas such is the thought that has gone into it. I take my hat of to you 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gin 498 Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Very well made 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
budharley 945 Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Brilliant them mate is also be interested in buying one like you made your dad if you ever decide to sell any cheers 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the apprentice 178 Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Very good mate, nice touch, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the big chief 3,099 Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Bloody hell harry you done a cracking job on those pal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Longers7 720 Posted December 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Bloody hell harry you done a cracking job on those pal cheers Kev, gunna change the paracord in mine for flat leather lace. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mad4it 694 Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 great looking sticks there, i like the personal touch with the plaque for your dad 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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