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17th November 2011, 05:23 PM #1New Member
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Connectors
Greetings
I am wanting to make hiking sticks which I can easily assemble and separate into three shorter lengths for storing in a suitcase for air travel etc.
What connectors are available for this purpose? Either screw-in or bayonet would be suitable, I guess. Robustness is obviously a factor.
Any advice as to suitability and source would be appreciated.
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17th November 2011, 05:37 PM #2Senior Member
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Stick connectors
Hi Nomojoe,
I don't know where you can get those connectors but there are the norm on portable billiard cues so that will give you a search start.
Welcome also.
Old Pete
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17th November 2011, 06:35 PM #3SENIOR MEMBER
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It might be easier and better to get some machined out of brass. You could actually make them into a feature rather than hide them in the wood.
I dont think I would want to rely on the billiard cure style connectors, they are pretty thin
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17th November 2011, 06:43 PM #4GOLD MEMBER
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Have a look at fishing rod ferrels.
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17th November 2011, 09:28 PM #5SENIOR MEMBER
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Are the sticks for serious hiking on rough ground or for a walk around the block.
My concern would be the stress that an adult male would put on the joint. I think you need something designed for the purpose.
If you move the stick forward and then push downward with a bit of weight then there is a bit of torque being applied to the joint
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