malkiserow Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) Inspired by Activeiii, I made these shooting sticks from the thinest B+Q garden canes which are poly coated aluminum tubes. Very lightweight which is exactly what I wanted. I turned up some tops and same section feet to give somewhere meaty to put the bolts through (not cut flush yet on the feet) The added wood gives the height over the standard cane (the thicker canes are taller). And gives a nice support for any good stocks etc. [/url] The bolt in the top is let in flush [/url] and the feet... [/url] Edited August 11, 2013 by malkiserow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 You flash get.lol. If you can, stick a second washer on, gives it a better bearing service and will help stop wood wear hehe. If you really want to get it a little better, inside leg longer than outside ir they act like chopsticks and you get them stuck more. Very tidy job though Malk. Hows the torches, do they need adjusting or you like them the way they are. I have more but there stuck in customs and royal mail. i think i have 16 spare red led torches at the moment. out of the batch of 50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 looks good malk i found the thinner ones a bit weak so i use the bigger version and instead of bolts a use large rubber o rings from work.. there grate if ya want to try a couple let me no il lob some in the post to ya ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted August 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 You flash get.lol. If you can, stick a second washer on, gives it a better bearing service and will help stop wood wear hehe. If you really want to get it a little better, inside leg longer than outside ir they act like chopsticks and you get them stuck more. Very tidy job though Malk. Hows the torches, do they need adjusting or you like them the way they are. I have more but there stuck in customs and royal mail. i think i have 16 spare red led torches at the moment. out of the batch of 50. Cheers bud. I'd say your T20 modified visible red torches are the perfect lamping torch. Those 16 won't be around long........ Glad I bought 2!!!!!, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Very nice bit of turning…. I like the tops but from experience I have found even using my sticks with the point on the end they skid on hard ground. If I guess right they will be faced off and flat…a second spreader cord will stop that, however achieving different heights is hampered using 2 cords. TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Not had a problem with them sliding yet. On snow and ice they hold well. Maybe I have just been lucky. I have cut mine in half and the made sockets to plug them back together. Makes it easier to get in motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrounder Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 I use these: Quad sticks at £40 a set. Easy t use and they close together completely giving a walking staff feel to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I'm with camokid, use o rings at the top held apart with a short section of tube rather than a fixed bolt. This allows the tops to flex, you can pan around with the rifle without stressing the joint on the tubes. You also have to move the sticks a great deal less of you're placement is slightly off initially. Also, at the base, one leg on either side needs to be longer than the other so that there is only a single point of contact. Nice turning on the legs and feet, are you open to orders lol! They look damn fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Ah! One of your tops also needs to be shorter than the other three, otherwise you won't be able to get your chin on the stock. Nice first try though, now back to the shed for more fettling... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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