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12th April 2013, 01:09 PM #1
Wood and Metal Turning Job
I need a small job done by someone versed in both wood and metal turning.
Whilst honeymooning in New Zealand several years ago, my wife and I walked the Milford track. A wonderful experience and I highly recommend it.
To assit with the 4 day walk, we purchased some walking sticks/hiking poles if you prefer. These hiking sticks (I'll stick with that name) were not that expensive but have some sentimental value. Rather than get some carbon fibre, extendable wonders we opted for the hand crafted wooden (possibly Rimu) one piece model.
We spent 3 weeks in NZ, flew back to Sydney, where we had stashed a different set of travelling clothes, and then flew to Japan the next day.
We basically packed all the NZ stuff we didn't need in Japan into a big bag and an obliging relative met us in Sydney and took the bad home for us.
To get the hiking sticks, which are 1300mm long, home I had to cut them in half, always with the intention of joining then together again at a later time.
I found them during a clean out recently and decided it was time to make them whole again.
I would like a brass, screw together fitting made and fitted to each stick.
Willing to pay for your time and materials of course.
Let me know if you have the capability and would like to give this a go. I have neither a wood or metal lathe.Those were the droids I was looking for.
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12th April 2013, 02:18 PM #2
You might be able to get the joiners from a old two piece billiard cue.
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12th April 2013, 02:22 PM #3Those were the droids I was looking for.
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12th April 2013, 03:29 PM #4
I'd send a pm mate and ask him to do it
DANGER!!!!I'm Dyslexic Spelling may offend!!!!!
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12th April 2013, 03:34 PM #5
Tony bring it down to BMnts GTG and I'll have a look can't promise anything but will be best to see it.
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12th April 2013, 03:59 PM #6
I'll bring it along to the GTG. If I can fit them in with all that stinky Tallowood taking up all the room.
Maybe will make another surprise visit Dave. I'm sure Grumpy's back will be flaring up around then.Those were the droids I was looking for.
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12th April 2013, 10:17 PM #7
These are not walking sticks as such more Hiking staffs at 1300mm and would require an external furel to strengthen them I feel.
Edited to add links.
Tony this is more like it
Walking Cane Screw Joint | Walking Cane Company Blog
Or this and its more like a staff joint Multi-Function Walking Stick IV - Grip StrapLast edited by wheelinround; 12th April 2013 at 10:41 PM. Reason: Found link
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12th April 2013, 11:00 PM #8
you're thinking a fitting something like these ? Brass Cane Joins - Lee Valley Tools
or these Veritas® Couplers - Lee Valley Toolsregards from Alberta, Canada
ian
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13th April 2013, 12:24 AM #9
Thanks Ian, I think the ones that Ray posted would be better. The sticks can have a bit of pressure on them and the LV ones would blow out the side of the stick I think. Even the copper one, which appears to be a plumbing fitting, would probably do the job. The staffs (much classier word than sticks) are just a smidge over 1 inch at the cut. I might try and drop into the plumbing supplies and see what they have in stock.
Those were the droids I was looking for.
https://autoblastgates.com.au
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13th April 2013, 09:27 AM #10Member
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I'd be interested to see what you come up with to fix the problem. I do a bit of landscape photography and I've been thinking of making my own hiking stick to take along. As the bed on my lathe is only 800mm long I'd would have to be at least a two piece design.
Thanks
Rhys
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15th April 2013, 09:38 AM #11
Personally I like the idea of the extra metal for the joint.
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15th April 2013, 04:30 PM #12Senior Member
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Hi Tony,
Only just got the internet back on (out since early last week) and noticed your post. Can have a look on the way down if you like and then see what Ray comes up with - he'd have seen Rolly Munro's demonstration by then so maybe he can do a hollow form
Cheers,
Paul
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15th April 2013, 06:56 PM #13
We've got a 3 hr drive. Have you got a 12V lathe?
Those were the droids I was looking for.
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15th April 2013, 07:36 PM #14Senior Member
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Now there's a thought, but the speed you drive at would make for a real adventure in the back of the ute - especially on the Putty Rd.
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15th April 2013, 07:42 PM #15
An inverter perhaps?
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