Walking staff/spear shaft

[Caster]

Anyone know where I could find 1-1/4" or 1-1/2" OD laminate round stock; about 6' long or so? About the best i can find is industrial broom handles and they're about one step above crap.

[ArmyBrat61]

Have you thought about a wooden dowel? The kind used for clothes rods in closets? I bought 2 at Lowe's (forget the price) both 60 inches long and 1 1/2 thick.

[Dolomite_supafly]

What about something other than wood? What about fiberglass or maybe aluminum.

 

http://www.katom.com/028-362005800.html

 

http://www.grainger.com/product/TOUGH-GUY-Fiberglass-Broom-Handle-WP168775/_/N-m66?s_pp=false&picUrl=//static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/1VAC6_AS01?$smthumb$

 

http://www.grainger.com/product/TOUGH-GUY-Fiberglass-Threaded-Handle-WP168780/_/N-m66?s_pp=false&picUrl=//static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/1NFF5_AS01?$smthumb$

[Caster]

Have you thought about a wooden dowel? The kind used for clothes rods in closets? I bought 2 at Lowe's (forget the price) both 60 inches long and 1 1/2 thick.

Nah, those things are fragile as glass when you get down to it.

[Caster]

What about something other than wood? What about fiberglass or maybe aluminum.
 
http://www.katom.com/028-362005800.html
 
http://www.grainger.com/product/TOUGH-GUY-Fiberglass-Broom-Handle-WP168775/_/N-m66?s_pp=false&picUrl=//static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/1VAC6_AS01?$smthumb$
 
http://www.grainger.com/product/TOUGH-GUY-Fiberglass-Threaded-Handle-WP168780/_/N-m66?s_pp=false&picUrl=//static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/1NFF5_AS01?$smthumb$

Maybe....wonder if they're solid or hollow. Much prefer solid.

[RED333]

Best bet is to make what you want, ya gona have to keep the grain straight for the best staff.

[Dolomite_supafly]

What about taking some 1" PVC and glue some thinner, then thinned PVC inside. And maybe add a piece of 3/8" steel rod inside to give it some strength and weight.

I know a 1" PVC with a thinner PVC inside makes a very effective bow.

[Caster]

What about taking some 1" PVC and glue some thinner, then thinned PVC inside. And maybe add a piece of 3/8" steel rod inside to give it some strength and weight.
I know a 1" PVC with a thinner PVC inside makes a very effective bow.

Hmmm, i did that once for a homemade bow. The draw weight was actually TOO MUCH to shoot comfortably. I'll have to ponder that one.

[Wingshooter]

Shovel handle? Don't know if you can find a 6 footer though Edited October 13, 2014 by Batman

[Wingshooter]

http://www.thefirestore.com/store/product.aspx/productId/10610/Akron-USA-Hook-Fiberglass-or-Wooden-Pole/?gclid=CNq4rNrWqMECFcRAMgodZ2wABw

[frankmako]

many mango season ago i was in need of a spear shaft.  could not find anything that worked.  so off to the woods i went.  there are many small young trees that will fit what you are looking for.  i found the size that i needed for the spear shaft.  i made one with the bark on and one with out bark.  i put some type of clear stain/oil on it.  today both are hard a steel and lite weight.  i don't remember what type of tree i used, but i guest it could be oak because that was what we had around the farm.  

[leroy]

Caster.... Check these guys out.... I'm gonna order one myself....

http://www.woodenswords.com/category_s/1873.htm

 

leroy

[whiskey]

Cold Steel used to sell replacement ash spear handles. I can't seem to find them now. However, this looks about right...

 

http://www.knifecenter.com/item/CIOX005/cas-hanwei-ox005-ash-pole-stave-84

[hipower]

Leroy and whiskey have found some really good options here. Ash should do for a great "walking stick" or what not.

[Caster]

Thank you Leroy! That's exactly what I was thinking.

Whiskey, I remember those too but ain't seen them in a while.

[JAB]

Leroy and whiskey have found some really good options here. Ash should do for a great "walking stick" or what not.

 

I believe that most baseball bats are made from ash.