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    Default metal turner needed

    i have made a walking staff for my bushcrafting but would like a steel Spike Ferrule making to replace the one already on it, it dosent have to be steped just needs to go down from around 30mm to a point and be fairly solid (space in side to fit the wood and a hole for side pins.

    Spike Ferrule by carlhamer, on Flickr
    if you feel like you could help or know someone who can please let me know.
    many thanks
    carl

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    Plenty around in the shops mate - just search for "Alpine Spike"
    Quote Originally Posted by Shambling Shaman on his Christmas wish list
    Yep, world peace, end to hunger,

    and possibly a new scope for my rifle.

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    yer seen those kinder wanted a made one like a cone heavy weight (zombie spike) lol

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    Last edited by mentalnurse; 07-06-2012 at 00:01.

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    Can you supply a drawing for the spec that you want?

    If so pm me, I may be able to help.

    Regards
    Phil

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    PM sent Phil

    this is the kind of thing i am after


    walking stick spike by carlhamer, on Flickr
    Last edited by mentalnurse; 07-06-2012 at 18:30.

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    i wanted to post an up date on this post, as ever some one off here has done use all proud and come to the help of another member. big thinks Phil.

    so i asked for a spike turning for my walking staff and its come today and i have mounted it up thought i would post the photos up.

    Wigan-20120611-00106 by carlhamer, on Flickr
    my bushcraft staff.

    Wigan-20120611-00103 by carlhamer, on Flickr
    steel spike (this is mostly solid steel so a good weight and heavy)

    Wigan-20120611-00100 by carlhamer, on Flickr
    the steel spike you can see how thick the walls are.

    Wigan-20120611-00104 by carlhamer, on Flickr
    my blacksmiths rams head bone and buffalo horn spacers and leather grip (this is one bit of leather grove cut for grip wet formed and stitch to the shaft)
    thanks for looking.
    Last edited by mentalnurse; 11-06-2012 at 21:36.

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    Nice looking staff !

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    Carl, you are more than welcome.
    I am glad that the spike that I made for you has a good home.
    It is made from solid steel so don't forget to polish it .
    Regards
    Phil

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