Thinking of knocking up a set. Anyone done this and if so how did you go about it? Main criteria is they need to be slim and compact. Any inspiration welcome.
Cheers
Cheers
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16" or 20" ali sticks, I have removed the inner and the locking screw, and added a few turns of white tape to smooth the top edge. The line peels off just fine.
Works just fine. I do have some proper distance sticks and never bother using them.
16" or 20" ali sticks, I have removed the inner and the locking screw, and added a few turns of white tape to smooth the top edge. The line peels off just fine.
Works just fine. I do have some proper distance sticks and never bother using them.
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I used the alloy inners from a very old pair of 24" bank sticks. I cut off the threaded part and replaced them with some domed end pieces made up from flouro green acrylic rod, then cut some grooves into the alloy. I didn't bother with a cord, I just lay a rod down and position them at either end. If I'm using my 10fter's I just multiply the required number of wraps by 1.2.
I used the alloy inners from a very old pair of 24" bank sticks. I cut off the threaded part and replaced them with some domed end pieces made up from flouro green acrylic rod, then cut some grooves into the alloy. I didn't bother with a cord, I just lay a rod down and position them at either end. If I'm using my 10fter's I just multiply the required number of wraps by 1.2.
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Always find an augured point useful . . .sticks without can be a pain to get in unless its squelchy grass
Always find an augured point useful . . .sticks without can be a pain to get in unless its squelchy grass
Appreciate the reply's lads. Some good ideas there.
I really enjoy making my own bits and reusing old stuff so gonna have a think and a rummage in the shed.
I really enjoy making my own bits and reusing old stuff so gonna have a think and a rummage in the shed.
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Bivvy Pegs saves faffing about
Bivvy Pegs saves faffing about
I toyed with making my own, got as far as buying luminous guide wire, 3 spring loaded toggles for different distances, and spring loaded hoops for the sticks.
The I bought the Jag ones to gather dust along side the above
The I bought the Jag ones to gather dust along side the above
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I use the thin ends of 2 old pool cues.
The metal tips mean they can stand being pushed into hard ground and the gentle taper helps too.
Basic but they work.
I use the thin ends of 2 old pool cues.
The metal tips mean they can stand being pushed into hard ground and the gentle taper helps too.
Basic but they work.
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i literally just use 2 bank sticks
i literally just use 2 bank sticks
Over the years, there is one thing I have learnt, when it comes to making things, no matter how good they are, I eventually go out and buy what I wanted to make if it is cheap enough to buy
As for Distance sticks, I just bought a pair of cheap Fox ones, modified them slightly, and made a 5 yard cord marked off at yard intervals by sliding along a 1" piece of clear perspex tubing painted fluoroscent red inside and held in position on the cord with a half hitch at both sides of the tubing. At each end of the cord I tied on a largish Split ring to fit the "Sticks.
But, going up the garden the other day, if I was making the sticks, I saw what I would try, green plastic garden stakes. I bought 3 packs of 4 a couple of months ago and they look ideal. They have a pointed end, about 16mm diameter, just need cutting to size and the plastic cap removed from the end you cut off and replaced on the part you are going to use, very stiff and they are "nobbly" so the line would not slide up and down so easilly. Garden centres sell them for about £1.50 for a 1 metre one so I saw a couple of week ago.
And I am not sure if they are solid plastic or if there is metal inside to give them rigidity. If they are plastic throughout, it would mean you could heat them up and curve the top. But, until you cut one, you would not know unless you tried a magnet on them, but even so, it could be aluminium inside.
As for Distance sticks, I just bought a pair of cheap Fox ones, modified them slightly, and made a 5 yard cord marked off at yard intervals by sliding along a 1" piece of clear perspex tubing painted fluoroscent red inside and held in position on the cord with a half hitch at both sides of the tubing. At each end of the cord I tied on a largish Split ring to fit the "Sticks.
But, going up the garden the other day, if I was making the sticks, I saw what I would try, green plastic garden stakes. I bought 3 packs of 4 a couple of months ago and they look ideal. They have a pointed end, about 16mm diameter, just need cutting to size and the plastic cap removed from the end you cut off and replaced on the part you are going to use, very stiff and they are "nobbly" so the line would not slide up and down so easilly. Garden centres sell them for about £1.50 for a 1 metre one so I saw a couple of week ago.
And I am not sure if they are solid plastic or if there is metal inside to give them rigidity. If they are plastic throughout, it would mean you could heat them up and curve the top. But, until you cut one, you would not know unless you tried a magnet on them, but even so, it could be aluminium inside.