redial 81 Posted May 30, 2019 Report Share Posted May 30, 2019 I cut one just about 12, months ago. Not looking to anything too clever with it. Other than removing bark and thorns. Then a few coats of varnish (what varnish.) Is 12, months long enough before doing the above. Thank you for any advice. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Furrosious ferreter 499 Posted May 30, 2019 Report Share Posted May 30, 2019 I thin they say 1 year per inch in diameter of stick. If the bark isnt to damaged id leave it on and varnish it. Maybe experiment with antler. You can get some nice bits from pet shops sold as dog chews. Have fun and enjoy FF 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spsurfer 891 Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 I would use linseed oil. Antler looks great allthough I would spend the extra money in Sambar stag. Rerrick Stick making sells Buffalo handles. https://www.rerrickstickmakingsupplies.co.uk/product-category/horns/ Regards Nicolas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,751 Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 I’m not one for a lot of effort so could have done a better job finishing but linseed is what I used. Also I’d leave the bark on. Blackthorn is a lovely wood! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,863 Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 look into using shellack ,black in colour , Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redial 81 Posted May 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 Thanks all, some good ideas there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,536 Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 That looks good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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