+NotThePainter Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I use a good stock stick when geocaching. It helps in rough terrain and helps me with my fear of dogs. I'm on the left in this photo. The stick is just a stick about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. My question is, how can I put a point on it for ice? I can't just hammer a nail in, I want the point on the outside. Thanks! Paul Quote Link to comment
+El Diablo Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I've done it before. There is a tip out there that has a regular rubber tip that can be screwed off to reveal a spike. Useful if you live in the part of the country that has a lot of snow and ice. El Diablo Quote Link to comment
bogleman Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 use a thick framing nail and drill a hole in the end about 2" deep that is just slightly larger than the nail. Epoxy the nail in place then cut/grind off the head so it is about 1/2 long, then you could get a 1 1/2 section of copper pipe that fits around the end of your stick and gule it in place as well for extra support. This may require some shaping of the end but will look very nice when done and it will keep the end from rounding over or flaring out. Quote Link to comment
+Airmapper Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 What about a tobacco spear? Quote Link to comment
+The Canning Clan Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 if you are in canada look at http://www.leevalley.com/hardware/page.asp...t=3,48759,43733 they have ends to attach when making staffs etc Quote Link to comment
+NotThePainter Posted January 19, 2006 Author Share Posted January 19, 2006 if you are in canada look at http://www.leevalley.com/hardware/page.asp...t=3,48759,43733 they have ends to attach when making staffs etc That is so perfect! Thanks! (mmmm, better make sure they ship to the US) Paul Quote Link to comment
+The Canning Clan Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 they do....probably one of the finest stores I have ever been in. Be very wary of wandering through the web page if you have visa # memorized Quote Link to comment
+trail hound Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Hammer the nail in the end and cut the head off !!! Quote Link to comment
ATMouse Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 (edited) Also try: this and search for "walking staff" Edited January 20, 2006 by ATMouse Quote Link to comment
+The Canning Clan Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Also try: this and search for "walking staff" oooooh ya...like that one even better...wonder if they ship toi Canada Quote Link to comment
+two left feet Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Also try: this and search for "walking staff" Also do that and search for "cane" they have this; http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/cgi-bin/...on&key=050-7088 This is really cool!! Thanks for the link! Quote Link to comment
+Prairie Dog Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 I use a good stock stick when geocaching. It helps in rough terrain and helps me with my fear of dogs. I'm on the left in this photo. The stick is just a stick about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. My question is, how can I put a point on it for ice? I can't just hammer a nail in, I want the point on the outside. Thanks! Paul That's a beautiful waterfall. Where was this picture taken? Quote Link to comment
+The Canning Clan Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 right beside the waterfall silly Quote Link to comment
+Team Flashncache Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 right beside the waterfall silly I literally laughed out loud! Quote Link to comment
+Muddler Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 I too wanted a steel point on the end of my staff. You will need a grinder and drill to place this homemade point in the end of your staff. Go to the hardware store and purchase a "Grade 8" hex head bolt, get one with a 5/16" diameter shank. Drill a 5/16" hole in the bottom of your staff and put some Epoxy glue or polyurethane (gorilla glue) glue in the hole. screw in the bolt and let the glue set for 24 hours. Go to the grinder and sharpen the head of the bolt to a point. I did this about two years ago on a staff I made and have put a lot of miles on the staff and the bolt is still sharp and holds very well on rock. Happy Hiking! Quote Link to comment
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