ted m Posted November 26, 2021 Report Share Posted November 26, 2021 A few sticks I have made recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 26, 2021 Report Share Posted November 26, 2021 Excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted November 26, 2021 Report Share Posted November 26, 2021 nice sticks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted November 26, 2021 Report Share Posted November 26, 2021 Lovely. I used to do this. Shame is folk expect you to just give them away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 26, 2021 Report Share Posted November 26, 2021 Very nice work. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 26, 2021 Report Share Posted November 26, 2021 1 hour ago, DUNKS said: Lovely. I used to do this. Shame is folk expect you to just give them away. A bloke on BIG shoot does! He’s long retired and makes them in his spare time, ‘just pottering about’ as he puts it. Most of the beaters have sticks made by him, including me. I keep telling him he should be charging for them but as most are just thumb sticks he doesn’t like to. 🤷♂️ Anyhow, I have some Roe antlers I’m going to give him tomorrow, but will pay him for the stick he’s going to make from one of them. I had bundles of hazel, blackthorn etc hung from my shed roof for years, with visions of making loads of sticks, bought the books and all manner of stuff required, but just never seemed to get the time. I see people at game fairs quibbling over stick prices and can’t believe it; the hours that go into some sticks and the prices charged is much less than minimum wage. People don’t seem to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted November 26, 2021 Report Share Posted November 26, 2021 Nice work. I make them for pals when they ask. I don’t use collars but horn spacers in black and white. Takes a little longer but looks good. You’re right about price though. Never reflects the effort. Pal of mine had a new shank put on his fathers stick and was charged £40 which I thought was steep but then I would have done it for nowt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted November 26, 2021 Report Share Posted November 26, 2021 9 hours ago, ted m said: A few sticks I have made recently. Absolutely excellent work Ted, great to see but under value your work...it is an art that few will ever be able to replicate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted November 26, 2021 Report Share Posted November 26, 2021 6 hours ago, Scully said: A bloke on BIG shoot does! He’s long retired and makes them in his spare time, ‘just pottering about’ as he puts it. Most of the beaters have sticks made by him, including me. I keep telling him he should be charging for them but as most are just thumb sticks he doesn’t like to. 🤷♂️ Anyhow, I have some Roe antlers I’m going to give him tomorrow, but will pay him for the stick he’s going to make from one of them. I had bundles of hazel, blackthorn etc hung from my shed roof for years, with visions of making loads of sticks, bought the books and all manner of stuff required, but just never seemed to get the time. I see people at game fairs quibbling over stick prices and can’t believe it; the hours that go into some sticks and the prices charged is much less than minimum wage. People don’t seem to get it. Scully I totally agree folks believe that it's a simple art form until they try it themselves and end buying them from someone else...the hours taken sourcing their sticks, drying straightening working and they want to pay peanuts...if you truly respect the work evolved then please pay what they are worth not what you can get away with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted m Posted November 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 Many thanks for all the kind comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 Some nice sticks there. Thanks for posting. As said, until you have a go yourself, you don`t realise how much time and effort goes into each stick. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGGIE Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 People don't realise what the materials cost never mind the time spent making them. The will become too expensive for the likes of me to make and sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, OGGIE said: People don't realise what the materials cost never mind the time spent making them. The will become too expensive for the likes of me to make and sell. Unfortunately we now live in an age where a craft skills maybe appreciated but seldom rewarded. I was at a shoot yesterday and a gentleman saw the black cocker I have just finished and without a thought asked if I could make one of his spaniel, of course I uttered the phrase you haven't asked how much I charge (and being this chap who is known to me and a electrician when I told him that there is a good three days work had gone into it ) when I told him how much he coughed spluttering came out with so many reasons why he might loose it break it, I said you've changed your mind... I asked what he charged pre hour believe you me I was the one who was spilling my drink ....cricky I said I should be charging his hourly rate but I'm sure he would have had a heart attack there and then.. Edited November 28, 2021 by gamekeeper1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted November 30, 2021 Report Share Posted November 30, 2021 Really nice sticks, I have just recently started to cut a few pieces and try and make some. not expecting to end up with anything as good as your though. Most are Hazel thumb sticks, around 4-5 with 2 Wild Rose and 2 Holly. At the moment im unsure what to do with the 2 Rose sticks, apart from handle with thick gloves on. Any tips from any stick men/women on PW ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted December 1, 2021 Report Share Posted December 1, 2021 3 hours ago, Dougy said: Really nice sticks, I have just recently started to cut a few pieces and try and make some. not expecting to end up with anything as good as your though. Most are Hazel thumb sticks, around 4-5 with 2 Wild Rose and 2 Holly. At the moment im unsure what to do with the 2 Rose sticks, apart from handle with thick gloves on. Any tips from any stick men/women on PW ? Let them dry right out and then sand down all of the thorns don't break them off as it spoils the finish do this beforeyou try straightening ...oh and yes in the mean handle with thick gloves... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted December 1, 2021 Report Share Posted December 1, 2021 Hello, nice work Ted 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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