Does anybody make Blackthorn sticks?

[Gill]

I,ve had a couple of sticks seasoning for a while and was going to attempt one ,any pointers?The sticks i have are the reddish /brown colour and not the black but i understand they can be stained,what is used for this?

 

[dave53]

in the past I've stained my sticks with various stains and then lacquered with any good varnish regards dave

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Have a word with AndyT he does some sticks.

 

[swright81076]

Have a word with AndyT he does some sticks.

I'd second that. His sticks are amazing. Very nice bloke too.

sent from my brain using my fingers.

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

I'd second that. His sticks are amazing. Very nice bloke too.

sent from my brain using my fingers.

As long as he doesnt talk to quick

 

[woodspirits]

the old irish way of hardening blackthorn fighting sticks and shillelagh was to coat them in butter and put them up the chimney for 6 months! this would gradually dry, harden and give them that lovely black patina. i have an original club from circa 1835 with carvings of a harp, shamrock, wings of a peace dove and the word Erin, very nice piece of family history

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Steve would love to see that piece.

 

[woodspirits]

hi John ok ill bring it to the next NW meet if your there?

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Oh yes i will be there. Would have liked to make WRW this weekend but SHE has a photoshoot booked for the family.

 

[Mick w.]

Have a look at a website called "the stickman' which is basically the site of a shop run by a walking stick maker name of Keith Pickering. It's very informative and even has a popular forum all about making sticks (funnily enough!).
Sorry ,but being a luddite, linky things have left me behind...

 

[Andy T]

As long as he doesnt talk to quick .....Wot yo tryin ta say johnnyboy, it ay ma fult yo doh spake proppa or is it cuz i is black country ?.

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Ey up r kid owsta doin?
Andy you back at NW in December?

 

[Andy T]

Yes mate i hope to be. Are you going ?