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Some time ago last year I asked for a bit of advice on this forum (and received some great replies) as to what to do with some Shillelagh sticks that I had harvested and I have since obtained some information that I want to share. As I only live a short spin from the original village of Shillelagh I visited a master Shillelagh stick maker where he gave me great tips. After you freshly cut a Blackthorn,always cut it a few inches from where you perceive the finished size, just leave it to dry outside for a few months. When you see it starting to crack cut it approx 1in from the crack and then apply some wax and leave to dry for a while longer. I done this with my sticks with very good results. Here are some photos of my first attempt at a Shillelagh knob stick. The photos don't do the stick justice. Will have to get a better camera!!!!!!!
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