Attaching Antler to Walking Stick

[Dunwaters]

Thanks for this. It's given me an idea for embellishing a couple of sticks.

This was my first attempt at making a stick with attached antler:
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I've since learnt how to make a proper collar to conseal the join!

K

You can buy collars, brass, nickel and silver, plain or with a design rolled on.
Good luck with your next stick, you sir, do very tidy work.

 

[VSS]

I do mine using a scarfe joint, with threaded rod bedded in epoxy.
I prefer the appearance of the angled (scarfe) joint to a straight cut, and it's stronger.

 

[WalkedUp]

I much prefer a scarf joint but have not seen it in antler. A few of the sticks that Pigeon Watch’s “Boo” has made for me. All gifts for shooting friends to whom I am indebted for their kind help. He lives only a couple of miles from my house and is a master of the art. Very kind man as well.

 

[VSS]

I much prefer a scarf joint but have not seen it in antler. A few of the sticks that Pigeon Watch’s “Boo” has made for me. All gifts for shooting friends to whom I am indebted for their kind help. He lives only a couple of miles from my house and is a master of the art. Very kind man as well.
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Excellent craftsmanship there!

 

[243 Stalker]

A few that I have made using threaded bar.

ATB 243 Stalker

 

[Bowland blades]

The crook is the heart of the stick, if that’s gone you’re essentially commissioning a new one.
If the crook can be repaired, I’d still opt for the blackthorn shaft and a nice sterling silver collar to set it off.Celtic scrolls are optional.
If you’re replacing the crook, may as well go the whole hog.
Hazel wood is fairly soft and easy to break, it’s biggest asset for stick making is that it grows straight and is easy to find.
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also consider the upside of a lighter stick and blackthorn does weigh a good bit more and can be a pita to carry in a longer stick. i tend to use blackthorn only as a regular walking stick length no greater . i find blackthorn a good beaters stick but prefer hazel as a longer walking staff length , its not a good choice for smacking off trees / fences driving pheasants out . it must be dried correctly over time not forced and only use the best when out cutting

 

[Dunwaters]

also consider the upside of a lighter stick and blackthorn does weigh a good bit more and can be a pita to carry in a longer stick. i tend to use blackthorn only as a regular walking stick length no greater . i find blackthorn a good beaters stick but prefer hazel as a longer walking staff length , its not a good choice for smacking off trees / fences driving pheasants out . it must be dried correctly over time not forced and only use the best when out cutting

Looks like a bit of ash.

 

[Bowland blades]

Looks like a bit of ash.

the bark is left on hazel and the stock needs to be selected. Its very nice when varnished but you have to be choosy with which you cut !