gibby Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Only ever tried to make one stick, to a success aswell, i think atleast. Just a few questions to someone who makes a few of these... Whats the best finish to give them? I put a few coats of yachting varnish on, but its got a very glossy finish, anything else do the job? Cheers Gibby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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markbivvy Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 nice looking thing, but.what would happen if you fell on one of these things . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibby Posted January 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 (edited) I'm sort of hoping i dont... I can see your point though. Edited January 26, 2006 by gibby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 I can see your point though. i can see your better. PS. not having a dig,i was just curios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnskevena Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Only ever tried to make one stick, to a success aswell, i think atleast.Just a few questions to someone who makes a few of these... Whats the best finish to give them? I put a few coats of yachting varnish on, but its got a very glossy finish, anything else do the job? Cheers Gibby Try polishing it up with bees wax gibby. Nice looking stick by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibby Posted January 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Another generla question for anyone, how long should you leave the wood to season for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibby Posted January 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Bees wax good idea, how often would that need toping up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnskevena Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 (edited) Another generla question for anyone, how long should you leave the wood to season for? It depends on the type of tree you cut from gibby. A tree like holly takes a lot longer than the likes of hazel as it is very close grained. If you cut some hazel shanks they should be ready for working on in between 6 and 9 months depending on how you store them to season. If you cut a one piece stick from a tree i would leave it anywhere between 12 to 18 months to season depending on the type of tree it is Edited January 26, 2006 by johnskevena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnskevena Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 Bees wax good idea, how often would that need toping up? Depends on what you use the stick for gibby. If it is a stick i use in the field i give it a top up once every year or two but if it is a unusual stick that i dont use while out the country i use my discresion and give it a polish when i think it needs it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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