Tools

[relic2 19]

what tools do i need to make a deer horn thumbstick to a very very good standard so far i have made a stick

but it is not much good without proper tools

cheers

Edited November 18, 2014 by relic2

[the big chief 3,099]

Drill bits and epoxy resin to hold it in place and sand paper I would say

[bullx100% 681]

Clamp,epoxy,sandpaper,wood file,saw,wood spade drill bit, a decent size hazel shank ,a decent antler piece,and a lot of patience

[relic2 19]

do i not need a lathe or anything

cheers

[the big chief 3,099]

do i not need a lathe or anything

cheers

no mate lol all of the above will do you just fine and plenty of elbow grease

[relic2 19]

cheers gaffer

thanks a lot

[moxy 617]

And a piece of threaded bar or a bolt with the head removed to join the horn to the shank.

Don't forget to mess up the threads so it can't be unwound, should the glue fail.

[relic2 19]

how far does the threaded bar go into the stick

cheers

[moxy 617]

A couple of inch at least

[relic2 19]

so a couple of inch into the stick and a couple of inch into the head is this correct

cheers

[moxy 617]

There's no set rules mate. Just get in what you can until you feel it's secure but generally I have found a couple of inch into each is adequate. Depending on what's going to be mounted on the shank.

If you have access to a grinder with a 1- 1.5mm cutting/slitting disk, score a 2mm deep groove down the full length of the threaded bar/bolt.

This will allow air to escape when you push the rod into the epoxy. Ensuring you get a good glue distribution.

Over sizing the hole can also be done but then you run the risk of the mounting not being true.