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Title: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on January 29, 2006, 11:57:41

Finished sticks ready for posting will be on here to save 'getting lost' else where. Sticks have names instead of numbers so we know exactly what stick we're talking about!
So have a look as I add them and take your pick of what you fancy. I've put a description and price on each stick which is a reflection of materials used and p&p to UK. The charge for wood, tools, equipment and time taken (many hours) is next to nothing. Biggest cost will be p&p closely followed by emery paper which is about £1.00 for 3 sheets!
If you're happy with your new companion, please don't forget a donation to Dan towards the site.

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on January 29, 2006, 12:02:45

Like all my sticks I tend to use the natural shape of the wood as much as possible rather than carving out an animal or the like. This stick is lightweight, approx 37" long and about 3/4 to 1/2". There's no ferrule on the end 'cos I havn't got any!...but I've inserted a metal 'button' instead. That's not a bad idea actually 'cos you might want to shorten the stick anyway.

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on January 29, 2006, 12:10:47

Lightweight but stronger than Bunny and ideal for both walking with and reaching/hooking those tastiest blackberries.
40" long. The pic shows the stick before a final steelwool rub and a last protective finish is applied.

Bye Bye...Bramble has gone to ramble in the UK.  :-*

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on February 05, 2006, 20:31:47

The above two are ready for the off. First to say 'yes' via my E-mail gets them.
The next one, 'PoCho' will be ready by Friday. Here he is finished. Photo is a bit decieving, he actually has more of a porky face than a doggy one. Poosibly already gone to an A4A'r but you never know, eh?
38" long tapering from 3/4 down to 1/2". The 'head' is almost 3" across.

(PoCho has been sold. Sad to see him leaving me!)

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on February 09, 2006, 14:01:07

Next companion looking for a good home is 'Falkland'. Deceivingly comfortable for the right handed, med weight and reasonably sturdy. Almost 38" long with finger grips. Nice in the hand. Good companion.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Kenkew/DSC00614.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Kenkew/DSC00613.jpg)

Falkland is yours for £12 plus your bit to A4A. Contact me via E-mail. First come 'an all that.

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on February 09, 2006, 14:07:15

Just finished 'Cofi'. Another quite sturdy but not heavy companion. Longer than the average at 44" but can be cut to size. Fits either hand but Cofi does prefer a left hander. Great pressy if you already have a companion.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Kenkew/DSC00616.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Kenkew/DSC00615.jpg)

Cofi is yours for £12 plus your donation to A4Aincluding extortionate p&p from here!

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on February 09, 2006, 14:11:53

Latest one ready, (well, will be by the weekend) is 'Dom-Dom'. A fairly plain looking rounded top and a length of just short of 36". This is a sturdy chap yet not too heavy in the hand. Measure yourself for Dom-Dom 'cos he's a tad under size for tallish people. Good stick tho'. I think this one is made from oak.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Kenkew/DSC00611.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Kenkew/DSC00612.jpg)

Dom-Dom is yours for £10 plus your bit to A4A.

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on February 22, 2006, 13:53:34

Latest one ready is 'Seasha'. Quite a small very light yet strong chappy and ideal for a child. Comes with a couple of spare eyes just in case.
£1.00 to A4A and £9.00 to me which includes p&p to the UK.
First come first gets via my e-mail.
As I type Seasha is sailing across the sea. Lots of interest in this one. If you missed it, there are a couple of similar sized sticks still available. See above.

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on February 23, 2006, 14:38:05

This is 'Gamsgyll', A heavy 5ft fella and with a no-nonsense attitude. 'Fist type grip' with cumfy 'horse-shoe' thumb hollow. Made from oak  he's a strong working stick. Metal ring fastened to Turks head lashing. A stick to lead a bull no doubt. A beauty. Gamsgyll shouldn't really be on here now! I thought I'd put him on yesterday. I was waiting for a phone call from a farmer friend in the UK who has actually bought him, but the pic's does give an idea of another stick design and I have more planned similar.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Kenkew/Mike2.jpg)

Gamsgyll is off looking for Yorkshire games.

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on February 24, 2006, 20:55:54

Finished this one an hour ago....although if the buyer wants a 'Turks head' knot putting around it, ok. This stick is made from two pieces. I had a nice stick and a piece of wood that would make a nice a top, so, I put 'em together and while not all relationships are harmonious, this seems to work quite well so I called this chap, 'Bliss'.
Bliss is yours for £11 inclusive of p&p from here. (Don't forget A4A, please.)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Kenkew/Bliss.jpg)

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on March 05, 2006, 10:12:34

This one finished this morning. The look of this stick prompted me to polish it with just a protective coating of a high bees wax polish and 'bone' it between coats. Takes longer but by leaving a lot of features in the wood the end result is a stick that has the look of being many years old. Bit different. I'm calling this one 'Leftown' on account of it being strictly for a left-handed person and because this is a town stick, certainly not a hiking or rambling one. Like all my sticks, I don't fit a ferrule to the base for 2 reasons. One, you might want to shorten the it, and two, I havn't got any.
Leftown has left this town for another one...Byeee.

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on March 05, 2006, 20:14:56

'Purdy' is the one below. Should be complete by Wednesday. Nice stick. Firm and easy to get into step with. A bit of a talking point too if you're a cat lover.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Kenkew/2e4c6f6b.jpg)

'Purdy' is yours for £11 including p&p plus a bit to A4A please.

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on April 07, 2006, 20:34:58

Finished 'Yoman' last night. A stick for a man, no doubt. Easy to walk with. Left or right hand. Suit a man between 5'7 and 5'10...ish. Nice stick. Strong but a good pace-maker.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Kenkew/044Yoman2.jpg)

Yoman is £14 (I'll pay P&P if you give a bit to A4A...deal?)

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on April 16, 2006, 13:12:41

Hot off the workshop floor is Kooky. Would suit a smaller person.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Kenkew/029Kooky.jpg)

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on April 18, 2006, 21:54:21

'Batty' just flew in from the shed. First one to offer £12 (I'll pay p&p) and a bit to A4A has him.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Kenkew/020Batty.jpg)

(Thanks to Gardenantics for this other link to walking companions.)
http://www.thestickman.co.uk/

BYE BYE BATTY. BATTY FLEW AWAY

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on April 23, 2006, 19:14:05

Up for walk-about is 'Pokey'. Light stick, very cumfy and good for pacing it out a bit also great for snagging blackberries and for rescuing wellies out of bogs!

Whoops! Pokey has been purchased. Me thinks this is the fastest A4A sale ever. I'm going to miss this one...sigh.

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on April 27, 2006, 15:01:04

Pyfor will be done for on Friday. Bad pic, he's come out looking not like he actually is. Will try for a better pic on Friday. Good for trotting along with. Suit anyone not taller than 5'8". ...and yes, that is an earing!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Kenkew/DSC00722.jpg)

Pyfor has trotted off to the UK on a plane, byeeee...(lazy begger!)

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: sarah on April 27, 2006, 16:08:30

Kenkew, I have PMed you. sarah

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: rosebud on May 06, 2006, 18:15:40

Hi K K, i was just wondering if you have found anything yet for my hubby. a tall sturdy stick if you remember.  I know you must be very busy just thought i would ask you. Cheers Mary. ;D ;D

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on May 06, 2006, 21:44:41

Sorry Sarah, no PM arrived... ??? Dunno why.

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on May 06, 2006, 21:46:37

Rose, how tall is your fella? Is he left/right handed? Can he grip alright?

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on May 07, 2006, 19:30:20

Sarah, Pyfor should be with you about now.

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: sarah on May 07, 2006, 20:11:49

I am hoping he will arrive tomorro Ken, fingers crossed.

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: rosebud on May 07, 2006, 23:54:25

Ken he is 6ft tall, and needs a right hand sturdy stick please. ;D.
PS yes he can grip alright.

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on May 08, 2006, 11:15:26

I'm UK bound this week, Rose. Back in 2 weeks. I'll make a start before I leave but it will be after then before he's done. Contact you when I get back.

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: rosebud on May 08, 2006, 14:42:10

OK Ken, thank you have a great break here in UK, be in touch when you get back ;D ;DRegards Rose.

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on May 08, 2006, 21:37:57

If you see a plane flying over your plot about 8.00 pm....it's me...I'll tell you how stright your rows are...! :D

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: sarah on May 10, 2006, 10:15:43

Kenkew, Pyfor the stick you made for my dads birthday has arrived this morning safe and sound. He is so lovely I just wanted to say thank you very much.  I cant wait to pass him on to his new owner! Sarah.

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on June 01, 2006, 18:34:16

I'm pleased your pleased, Sarah. Hope your dad makes good use of him.
To Rosebud: Made a start on a couple. I'll put pic's on when I get close to finishing for you to decide.

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on September 09, 2006, 12:50:53

'Jay', a longer stick for a person of at least 6' tall. Quite strong without being too heavy. Jay only has one eye on account of that's what he grew up with! He weighs in at 270 gram and is 109cm long. (43")
Any interest in Jay?

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on September 11, 2006, 11:58:50

Next one up this week is 'Claud'. Quite weighty at 295grams. He's a metre (39") tall and pretty robust. Does Claud appeal to anyone?

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on September 12, 2006, 12:35:08

Finished 'Petra' this morning. A lighter stick for a smaller person weighing in at 144 grams and with a length of 34" (86cm). Does Petra take your fancy? Got a question? Ask me over on the 'Walking Companions' thread or E-mail me as below.


Sorry, Petra has gone...whoosh!!

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on September 14, 2006, 12:16:26

This one is 'Jundi', finished him last night. A medium weight stick at 195 grams and a length of 90cm. (36")

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on September 16, 2006, 18:31:45

This is 'Wyss'. Finished today and looking for a home. 155 gram in weight and stands 79cm (31" tall...or rather, short!) Anyone?

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: rosebud on September 16, 2006, 22:30:48

Ken just got back from holiday i shall be in touch OK    Mary. ;D

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on September 18, 2006, 10:33:42

This is Sealy. Small stick for a lighter person. Only 110Grams and 29"long.

Sorry, Sealy has sail away.

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on September 20, 2006, 12:11:16

Hot off the varnishing table is Jingo. 280grams and 87cm (34") tall and one of my favourites to-date. Who wants Jingo?

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on September 22, 2006, 22:41:50

Now, if you ever want to argue with a bit of wood, get a bit of this wood. This is the toughest stick I've ever worked. First I thought it was Elm....then I thought, 'No way, this is Oak'...But I've worked lots of Oak and non have been as resistant as this was to everything I did. I kept putting it away and going back to it to work it again but it didn't get any easier. Finaly, I decided that if that's what he wants to look like, so be it, I'm not going to force him to be what what he doesn't want. Consequently he's come out looking more or less as I found him. I've rubbed him down a bit...Ha! Just a bit! and I varnished him after he allowed me to put a couple of 'grips' around the handle, but that's about all he'd allow so that's all he got!
A good strong stick with a naturally shaped  conventional grip. Good stick and we enjoyed our battles! (Even if he won.)
Her's about 92cms tall and would suit a man close to 6' in height. I like him. Do you?
(The photo shows a ragged stem...it's not, it's just the pic.)

Here's Hando.

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on September 24, 2006, 10:12:54

This is Nat. He's got a horse shoe (ish) shape to his top. Nice stick. A decent weight at 196Grams and 94 cms (37") long.

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: rosebud on October 12, 2006, 13:26:09

Hi Ken, i shall get back to you ok great sticks.

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on October 13, 2007, 13:26:45

Just bringing this topic forward as it goes with the 'companion' thread. Quite a few new stcks completed. Tell me what you like.

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on September 04, 2008, 20:34:44

Been away for awhile, so making and selling my sticks has been closer to home.
 Back on line and the latest one is Ducky. Offers plus an A4A donation.
 Here he is...love the eyes, don't you?


 

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on September 17, 2008, 18:53:13

Ducky has gone to a good home in Yorkshire. Pity really, I was thinking of keeping him for myself.
 More sticks under going transformation. Watch this space.
Ken.

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on September 19, 2008, 21:17:01

Next ready the off: Leggy. A bit unusual and certainly not a conventional handle, but take it from me, it's a very comfortable grip.
 Left or right handed this one, not heavy or cumbersome. All in all a nice stick and has a small 'hook' for hanging on your coat when you need both hands free....now that's different, eh?

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: debster on September 19, 2008, 21:19:42

oh i loved the ducky one ken

Title: Re: Finished sticks
Post by: kenkew on September 20, 2008, 22:14:30

You're too slow Deb's. You 'ave ter gerrup in a morning to catch the best worms..... :D :D