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  1. 30th December 2010, 04:21 PM #1
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    Default An old dragon stabiliser

    This is a quick fix for a wobbly mother-in-law.

    The stick itself was turned from a Walnut off-cut. The antler handle was shaped with a file, cleaned up with sandpaper and buffed with U-Beaut's EEE.

    The steel-tipped brass ferrule is from a selection bought for me by Mrs. Wood at a craft fair some time ago.
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  3. 30th December 2010, 04:28 PM #2
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    How did you steady the stick whilst turning WW. I imagine there would have been some flexing as it got thinner. It looks good and MIL should like it
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  4. 30th December 2010, 04:36 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phil Spencer View Post
    How did you steady the stick whilst turning WW. I imagine there would have been some flexing as it got thinner. It looks good and MIL should like it
    Flexing was an issue when turning the stick, but I'm of the school of turners who supports the revolving work with two or three fingers of the left hand. Some would argue it's a dangerous practice, but it works for me.
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    Always a nice feeling when you do something for someone else.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Christos View Post
    Always a nice feeling when you do something for someone else.
    It is, but it will be even nicer when she settles my bill.
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    Oops!
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  8. 30th December 2010, 05:52 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Woodwould View Post
    Oops!
    Does "Oops" mean that it is a trick stick? That's what i would do to my MIL I would make it colapisable and then as if by magic make itself whole again.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phil Spencer View Post
    Does "Oops" mean that it is a trick stick? That's what i would do to my MIL I would make it colapisable and then as if by magic make itself whole again.
    No, "Oops!" as in...
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    [...] when she settles my bill. (Note correctly inserted little smiley chap)
    I could do a lot worse than the old dragon I have: She thinks the sun shines out of my rectal passage for a start.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Woodwould View Post
    No,
    I could do a lot worse than the old dragon I have: She thinks the sun shines out of my rectal passage for a start.
    Oddly mine thinks that also, my rectal passage not yours WW, perhaps it is because I cook for her and him.
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    Very nice. And who said there is no Santa . There must be because youv'e got a bit of his reindeer's antlers.
    I've just become an optimist . Iv'e made a 25 year plan -oopps I've had a few birthdays - better make that a 20 year plan
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    As it's for the MIL, I take it there's no sword inside?
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    Quote Originally Posted by jimbur View Post
    As it's for the MIL, I take it there's no sword inside?
    I'm in no danger from her... it's her daughter I fear!
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    WW
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    I was once told that the ideal length for a walking stick should match the users inside leg measurement, dare I ask ?????
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phil Spencer View Post
    I was once told that the ideal length for a walking stick should match the users inside leg measurement, dare I ask ?????
    If that's the case, I should rename mine a kidney support! I've always gone by the knobbly wrist bone (with the arms by one's side) as the standard measurement.
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