tracking stick tip

[littlebiglane]

I know this might be a weird one (one which may reveal my ignorance anyway). Does anyone know where I can buy a pointy metal tip I can attach to a wooden (tracking) stick.

I am sure everyone will now post me saying why don't I sharpen my stick to a point

 

[spamel]

There are ferrules galore on eBay, may not be quite what you are after as the ones I bought were flat based but very robust and nice.

 

[steve a]

You are after an Alpine ferrule available here
http://www.attacc.com/acatalog/FERRULES.html

 

[littlebiglane]

You are after an Alpine ferrule available here
http://www.attacc.com/acatalog/FERRULES.html

Wow...that is EXACTLY what I was looking for. :You_Rock_

 

[spamel]

I was on about those stick ferrules shown on the same photo! So now you can make both!

 

[Pablo]

I use those ferrules too. A rubber end is also handy for walking on hard surfaces. They just fit over the apline ferrule.

Have you tried putting a compass in the top of your stick?

Pablo.

 

[bikething]

...Have you tried putting a compass in the top of your stick?....

interesting idea... where can you buy those compasses?

 

[spamel]

Is the feather from a kestrel?

 

[abushcrafter]

interesting idea... where can you buy those compasses?

http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/ishop/877/shopscr3090.html

and for more.......

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=silva+button+compass+&btnG=Search&meta=

 

[Pablo]

Yes spamel, I think it is. Tawny owls feathers are similar but much softer.

I got the compass from http://www.flecktarn.co.uk/svcbc1nx.html

Cheers,

Pablo.

 

[Ogri the trog]

I sometimes make ferrules by cutting a short length of copper pipe and tapping it onto a mechanics socket to flare one end. You can then gently tap it onto a tapered end of a walking stick and pin it in place with a small nail

ATB

Ogri the trog

 

[littlebiglane]

I sometimes make ferrules by cutting a short length of copper pipe and tapping it onto a mechanics socket to flare one end. You can then gently tap it onto a tapered end of a walking stick and pin it in place with a small nail

ATB

Ogri the trog

What a great idea!

 

[big_swede]

or use a lathe...