Tommo Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 I have a hazel stick cut a couple of weeks back, straight as a arrow 7 ft long - perfect! But what can l do to protect it so it wont rot (can't be aris'd to keep cutting sticks!) T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeksofdoom Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 You need to leave it season now for about 12 months the only thing you need treat it with is some of that stuff that'll keep the woodworm away. So put it in the attic and forget about it. When its ready give it a rub down with some wire wool and boiled linseed oil when that's dried give it a couple of coats of yacht varnish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Personally I would only use boiled linseed oil as the varnish may flash and warn the deer. The sticks I use for walking/beating are only treated with linseed oil and none has had any rot or woodworm and some are 10-15 years of age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonty Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 A ferrule fitted to the end with plenty of resin stops the moisture getting in through the most vulnerable point, but ad deeks said, the key thing is to let is season. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llanshooter Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Most of the books say 2 years seasoning for hazel, but that is when looking to carve and add fancy heads etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonty Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 I'm afraid to admit that I have cheated before by leaving a stick behind a radiator for a few weeks just to se if it worked - kiln drying if you like. Truth be told it worked, but I reckon you have more chance of it warping/bending. Anyway, it just doesn't seem right - much better to season them the traditional way, after all we all use them for traditional pursuits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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