rodp Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 They're in the porch Mel , standing up the corner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Excellent gents , ill get things sorted as soon as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 rod and dave, weve just had a couple of hours in the workshop , i hope you dont mind rod but weve made a few slight changes to your original design , weve come up with these so i hope that you like them . yours will be in the post tomorrow dave , would you like a couple rod ?. let me know what you think gents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 (edited) looks the dogs danglies mel,look forward to trying them,if the bloody weather ever changes Edited January 27, 2016 by telf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted January 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 They look a bit to posh for me but I might have to ask for two set in brown or black please Mel. Might have to rivet them on to the canes to stop me losing them though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Morning guys, Ill ask her good self to make a few sets , I haven't got the foggiest idea about prices at the moment though , it might be an idea to sell them in packs with short lengths of inner tube already cut to size, just add garden canes and youre good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxo Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 I added an extra leg and it makes an enormous difference. http://www.unusual-gifts.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/quad%20sticks.JPG It's an adjustable rod rest and it makes the whole thing rock steady. If you lean the sticks forward you can extend the r/r and then bring it back whilst digging in the ground. You now have something that isn't going to fall over when you need to fiddle with the rifle/scope. As I shoot mostly at night it very handy. It's also a good pointer for when you go to find bunny in the dark. Try it. You will be amazed. I apologise for the poor phone pic. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Nice job Mel, look a bit tidier than mine I got fed up with the rifle being jammed between the sticks that's why I made some, they're a big improvement, and yours are a big improvement on mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Nice job Mel, look a bit tidier than mine I got fed up with the rifle being jammed between the sticks that's why I made some, they're a big improvement, and yours are a big improvement on mine just a couple of tiny refinements mate , your next one would have been the same as lins , lin has sent a pair of them off to dave today , would you like a pair rod ? , thankyou for the lend of the sticks mate , ill drop them back to yours asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 It's OK Mel, I'll make do with my paupers model Seriously, thanks for the offer, maybe when I lose the ones I have I'll take you up on the offer. Got to pop down and see you anyway one day, need a bag / sleeve for one of those tablet things with a keyboard, with a pocket on for the charger. You'll need to measure it or keep it as pattern though I assume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 She will just need to take the dimensions rod , this one will be on us mate , youve been very generous with the materials that youve sent for lin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 received my leather rifle rests off mel today,his good lady lin has done an absolutely cracking job on them,top quality and "workwomenship"(if theres such a word),tried them in the house and there spot on, they give you that bit more movement with the gun rather than moving the sticks round,strongly recommend them if you shoot off sticks many thanks to rod for the idea and help with the measurements and mel and lin for putting it together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 received my leather rifle rests off mel today,his good lady lin has done an absolutely cracking job on them,top quality and "workwomenship"(if theres such a word),tried them in the house and there spot on, they give you that bit more movement with the gun rather than moving the sticks round,strongly recommend them if you shoot off sticks many thanks to rod for the idea and help with the measurements and mel and lin for putting it together im glad that they work ok mate , lin will look at making a few to put in the sales section when she gets a chance , theyre certainly a quick and easy way to get yourself some shooting sticks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Prices please. Very interested. I've printed mud feet for mine, I'll post some pictures later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Prices please. Very interested. I've printed mud feet for mine, I'll post some pictures later. sorry mick , ive only just seen your post mate , we hadnt worked out a price yet (she needs to make a few to get an average construction time) a rough initial guess is about £7.00 each or two for £12.00 , if theyre worth making and their is a demand for them , she will do an initial run and take it from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 It's definitely an art form rather than a science... Got to use the wind to your best advantage - Reynard always does too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 can the mods not pin this thread on the sticks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 looking for the metal canes, local garden centre wanted £6 for one! hello, just to add i was thinking to upgrade mine so i popped into homebase and looked at the next size up from 10 cm green cane ones i use at present which are a bit bendy,the 15cm x 6ft were £2.99 so i think will check out tomorrow, and maybe buy one of those nice leather tops if possable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted March 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 hello, just to add i was thinking to upgrade mine so i popped into homebase and looked at the next size up from 10 cm green cane ones i use at present which are a bit bendy,the 15cm x 6ft were £2.99 so i think will check out tomorrow, and maybe buy one of those nice leather tops if possable. The ones I use from the range are 15mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Bump. Making a set at the moment so put it where I could find it again. Hope that's OK moderators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boratsonator Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 (edited) Made some myself last weekend after reading this thread. The 15mm poles cost £2.95 each from a well known store (rhymes with homeface!) and had some inner tube laying around. Used cable ties to stop the rolled up inner tube unrolling. To top the sticks I didn't have access to heat shrink, but a 700c road bike tube fits tightly when pulled over the top. Took them for a test an improved my grouping massively! Shooting 3/4 inch groups at 50yards, which for me is good (.17hmr). Massive thanks to all who've posted ideas previously; best value for money to quickly improve accuracy! Edited March 25, 2016 by boratsonator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulnix Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Made a set a few weeks ago, couldn't find inner tube so bolted them together and just stuck insulation tape around the top, been out 3 evenings with them and seem to work well. Needs sticky imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 I've got loads of suitable leather if someone needs a bit to make tops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 I've got loads of suitable leather if someone needs a bit to make tops yes please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 I'll try to post a picture of mine tomorrow to show the leather quality - it's furniture leather so plastic coated, but difficult to tell, frankly. Wish my sewing machine was up to the job but it's c**p - keeps jumping out of sync Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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