[cobalt]

Came across these pics. of a pedlars stick 18th century design

Source Bill Hogas on facebbok page from California

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[Batakali]

I like it! Any idea about the country of origin?

 

[cobalt]

Have no idea, he did say it was 16th century design not 18th? but don't know where he did his research

 

[LilysDad]

How interesting is that? I would assume the original had the wood grain follow the curve maybe.

 

[CV3]

Simple and useful design, Thanks for sharing cobalt.

 

[Batakali]

I wonder how much weight it could support before your shoulder gave out?!

 

[Lol999]

It looks to be cut from a single wide board, I wonder how strong one would be if it were steam bent? I'm betting stronger as the grain has not been shortened at any point. Might be worth playing with next year when the blanks are ready.

 

[BigDaddy]

Would be perfect for the old red bandana! I would like to see if bending the wood would work. It would definitely be stronger!

 

[cobalt]

To bend a shank into that shape wouldn't be easy. I suppose its possible to get near to it .If you look at a natural hazel walking stick it has a sharp bend in it.. A more experienced stick maker would know how near you could get to it .

Hopefully stickie would give us a better idea .I have only straightened sticks and not shaped them

 

[JJireh]

Several ways to make that design stronger.

Green sapling bend, locked into a jig to cure

Burl wood (if you can find one large enough) 2 piece(could be weak at connector depending on where it is put)

Spacer down the middle to act as a cross grain

Steam bend multiple thin layers and sandwich them. probably the easiest solution.

but all in all that stick, even with its long running grain should be strong enough for normal use.

Oh, and thanks for posting this, good to see something new

 

[Lol999]

Need some dimensions, I tend to make things too big!

 

[cobalt]

looks like you have to make a educated guess , there isn't any dimensions for it.

 

[Batakali]

To bend a shank into that shape wouldn't be easy. I suppose its possible to get near to it .If you look at a natural hazel walking stick it has a sharp bend in it.. A more experienced stick maker would know how near you could get to it .
Hopefully stickie would give us a better idea .I have only straightened sticks and not shaped them

. I don't know. Traditional lacrosse is a big deal with the native peoples here and I've seen them making lacrosse sticks that they steam bend almost 360°!

 

[Lol999]

looks like you have to make a educated guess , there isn't any dimensions for it.

soon as I get some suitable wood I'm having a bash.

 

[LilysDad]

Need some dimensions, I tend to make things too big!

You could estimate the lower shaft at 1-1 1/8". Also, use the guy's neck arm and wrist.

 

[Lol999]

I have just purchased a large piece of pitch pine, must be 150 years old, and weather willing tomorrow I will be starting cutting to make some of these bad boys. Pictures to follow if and when successful.

 

[cobalt]

definalty interested in seeing your design and work inprogress.. Pine is something i aviod so you will have to let me know how you find it

 

[Batakali]

I can't wait to see them! Good luck!

 

[Lol999]

Well I got one board cut - the original piece is about 5'8" x10" x4" and does about 150 pounds by the feel of it! Only problem is my son has the jigsaw! Soon as I get it (Wednesday) I can hopefully get one cut out and start to shape it. My original template is not as curved as the one in the picture so I will give it a try, post a picture and see what happens, it may need some trialling but I have enough wood to play with.

 

[RATTY]

i really like the style of this stick , i would love to have a go at one of these but with my own twist on it at some point.