CaptainBeaky Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Call it what you like! Holly, cut in October, stripped and thinned down with block plane and spokeshave, then left to air dry in a cool room. Weight monitored weekly, and brought into a warmer room as the weight loss levelled out. (I use this method for seasoning bow staves ) The head is a piece of iroko, from a pair of gateposts taken down by my neighbour , and yes, that's an alpine spike on the bottom. Did excellent service on a 6 mile walk on Boxing Day, although I might need to shorten it an inch or so. Thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmooney Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Very nice! I just trimmed my Holly Tree and was eyeing up the cuttings this morning while I had to dog out. There are a few promising pieces there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Now that looks good. Cut a hazel thumbstick back in October, and Put linseed oil on it Boxing day, its taking quite a while to dry, but it does look good!. Cheers Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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