Sammy_D Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Hey guys. Ive started to make my first stick. Im in the process of sanding it down to make it nice and smooth. What would be the best thing to treat it with so it dosent rot etc. Thanks Sammy D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluke2 Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 Hey guys. Ive started to make my first stick. Im in the process of sanding it down to make it nice and smooth. What would be the best thing to treat it with so it dosent rot etc. Thanks Sammy D Hi yacht varnish clear marine which ive used for years on sticks Think b.n.q sell small tins for around a tenner the finish is excellent and lasts for years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy_D Posted June 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 brill thanks mate. As i dont have a horn or something what else could i use to make as a handel? Thanks Sammy D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Show us some pics when you've finished it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kighill Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 (edited) Hey guys. Ive started to make my first stick. Im in the process of sanding it down to make it nice and smooth. What would be the best thing to treat it with so it dosent rot etc. Thanks Sammy D If you are using it for shooting/beating etc. You could use Boiled Linseed Oil, I ruined a good stick which had been varnished whilst beating. Once a week for a month Once a month for a year Once a year for life. I am very pleased with the result on a Blackthorn stick, bit tacky to start with but not any more. I am also fairly new to Stickmaking and recommend you join the British Stickmakers Guild www.thebsg.org.uk Membership includes a very good booklet on stickmaking tips etc. I think its six issues a year. It is great to get out and source your own sticks. With regards to the handles for something relatively easy why not treat yourself to a lathe, if you are anywhere near Notts let me know. Good Luck. Edited June 15, 2010 by kighill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humanvet Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Hey guys. Ive started to make my first stick. Im in the process of sanding it down to make it nice and smooth. What would be the best thing to treat it with so it dosent rot etc. Thanks Sammy D Hi Sammy, You have not said what you are making the stick from; is it a one piece, or are you mounting a horn or antler on it. Indeed, what sort of wood are you using for the shank? Most of the above will affect what you "do" with it. 30 years of stick making and teaching others are at your disposal. Blessings Humanvet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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