tommydeer 2 Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Ive jumped into the world of stick making two feet first and quickly realised that all the antlers ive picked up in the park are mostly too big for stick making! has anyone got any scottish red antler or sika, preferably coloured up that they would be willing to part with for a sum? PM me if you think you can help, many thanks Tom Quote Link to post
SNAP SHOT 194 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Funny you should mention this as i've just cut a bit of silver birch to try and make one myself...... Have to wait to september to get a small set or i'll buy them maybe they are pre cut when you buy.... i'll let the stick season for a month or two and then start the project i think... i'll be looking out for futher posts to see how your doing. all the best. Snap. Quote Link to post
oldblueeye 0 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Funny you should mention this as i've just cut a bit of silver birch to try and make one myself...... Have to wait to september to get a small set or i'll buy them maybe they are pre cut when you buy.... i'll let the stick season for a month or two and then start the project i think... i'll be looking out for futher posts to see how your doing. all the best. Snap. If you've just cut the the silver birch you'll have to wait nearer 18 mths before the sticks seasoned properly. The sap in silver birches is well and truly rising now, hence the longer time to season them. Cheers OBE Quote Link to post
woollyback 0 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 I made my first stag antler thumb stick a couple of months ago under the guidance of my grandad who is a very good stick maker. I'll try post some photos of the work he's done. Quote Link to post
tommydeer 2 Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Funny you should mention this as i've just cut a bit of silver birch to try and make one myself...... Have to wait to september to get a small set or i'll buy them maybe they are pre cut when you buy.... i'll let the stick season for a month or two and then start the project i think... i'll be looking out for futher posts to see how your doing. all the best. Snap. If you've just cut the the silver birch you'll have to wait nearer 18 mths before the sticks seasoned properly. The sap in silver birches is well and truly rising now, hence the longer time to season them. Cheers OBE I was just thinking that, its too late to cut all sticks now isnt it, including hazel? Quote Link to post
Little Butch 16 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Cut your Stick longer than you need to and dip the ends In Wax, that will stop the splitting hopefully but If It doesn't then you can cut the split ends off and still have enough for your stick Put It In the Shed now and forget about It 'till next Year sometime.. Butch Quote Link to post
yorksjt 0 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 I've always been told the best time to cut a stick is as soon as you see it. Also not sure that a silver birch will make the best stick, try and get something like hazel, blackthorne or other with a harder wood. Quote Link to post
SNAP SHOT 194 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 As said guys its just to see how i get on making it.... cheers for the input all, i'll let it sit as long as my patience will last....hehe i can't wait to try and make one, thank's all, looking forward to seeing some work from you guy's snap. Quote Link to post
foxdropper 17,092 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 A chap i know makes loads .He has a years supply in hand all the time ,thats to say he cuts when he sees it but lets it cure for a year then debarks it .A little trick i know he does is to' train'stuff to grow a particular way ie wrap a hazel swtch around a broom handle to create a curler but this is serious ,years ahead stuff .To create a bowl end then split a growing switch and pack it with clay and bind .The growing tip swells im told . Quote Link to post
diggerman 0 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Funny I have been out cutting some beech, and blackthorn to have a go at stick making next year. I' m going to have a shot at making a beaters stick and a walking stick. Quote Link to post
jocky's jack 0 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 How do u join the antler too the stick fellas? Do you pear the antler,like you would a stick? Just wondering, cheers. Quote Link to post
tommydeer 2 Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 How do u join the antler too the stick fellas?Do you pear the antler,like you would a stick? Just wondering, cheers. carve a dowl into the top of the stick, then drill a hole into the antler that the dowl will fit into Quote Link to post
Little Butch 16 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Use the Blackthorn as the Beaters stick, hard as Iron once Seasoned! Butch Quote Link to post
jamiew 11 Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 hi mate dont know where ye from, but a guy on hemswell market/car boot sale lincolnshire had boxes full sundays only,and he was on the car boot bit, Quote Link to post
woollyback 0 Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 How do u join the antler too the stick fellas?Do you pear the antler,like you would a stick? Just wondering, cheers. use thin threaded bar with some strong glue, solid as a rock Quote Link to post
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