Forgive me for butting in on your jointing method using metal rod. But most stick repairs are where the metal has split the stick and come out the side. I make Country sticks such as Shepherds Crooks that catch sheep and are banged on the ground to move the Sheep. Other sticks are Beating sticks that are used to frighten game for the guns to shoot. these are banged on trees, bushes and the ground, so good Stick makers here use the dowel method.It's simply a 13mm hole drilled in the head and a 13mm dowel carved on the stick, stronger and safer than the metal and easier to do. Dave
How to drill perpendicular to end of stick ?
New to this forum, and to learning how to make walking/hiking sticks.
A question I have is :
How do you drill straight, perpendicular "end-on" holes into the end of a curvy stick ( not a perfect dowel).
I'm trying to drill into the ends of a rather tall hiking staff , which is taller than the florr mounted Drill press I have.
I've been looking at plans on how to build a horozontal drill/boring jig, and playing around with the idea of getting 2 x-y cross-slide vise to hold the top and bottom ends of the stick , to be able to adjust the alignment to a drill. Then looked at mounting my unimat with drill configuration mounted on the lathe bed, to be able to move the drill head. Other thoughts are to find one of those jigs that allows you to strap in an ordinary hand drill to "create" a cheap drill press....but still the problem of either moving the drill to drill into the stick, or vice-versa, moving the entire long jig holding the stick.
How do you all do the end-on perpendicular drilling ?
A question I have is :
How do you drill straight, perpendicular "end-on" holes into the end of a curvy stick ( not a perfect dowel).
I'm trying to drill into the ends of a rather tall hiking staff , which is taller than the florr mounted Drill press I have.
I've been looking at plans on how to build a horozontal drill/boring jig, and playing around with the idea of getting 2 x-y cross-slide vise to hold the top and bottom ends of the stick , to be able to adjust the alignment to a drill. Then looked at mounting my unimat with drill configuration mounted on the lathe bed, to be able to move the drill head. Other thoughts are to find one of those jigs that allows you to strap in an ordinary hand drill to "create" a cheap drill press....but still the problem of either moving the drill to drill into the stick, or vice-versa, moving the entire long jig holding the stick.
How do you all do the end-on perpendicular drilling ?
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Hi Gloops
In answer to your comment, with a working Crook we do use a 4" masonary nail down the center of the dowel. Masonary nails are hardened steel and not very thick. Grind off the head and use it as a drill bit. Drill it into the center of the stick and tap the last bit in, then make your dowel.
Dave
In answer to your comment, with a working Crook we do use a 4" masonary nail down the center of the dowel. Masonary nails are hardened steel and not very thick. Grind off the head and use it as a drill bit. Drill it into the center of the stick and tap the last bit in, then make your dowel.
Dave
Hi CAS14
Hope you are getting better. I have been unwell with a flu like virus, that's why I have time in doors to play with the computer.
Dave
Hope you are getting better. I have been unwell with a flu like virus, that's why I have time in doors to play with the computer.
Dave
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