RC K9 Posted April 30, 2020 Report Share Posted April 30, 2020 So, in the falconry world, one of our jobs is to dispatch prey that our raptor catches as quickly as possible to reduce suffering. That being said, many falconers utilize an ice pick. Most of us use a $5 made in china ice pick off ebay or amazon, which works perfectly fine. But, being a hillbilly, (or would it be redneck now? My roots are from Appalachia, but I have lived in TX for 9yrs...) with a taste for the finer things in life, I decided to start handcrafting some of my own shivs, shanks, picks, spikes, whatever you want to call them. Attached are some pics of what I've made. I don't have a lathe, drill press, or band saw, so these are all made with hand tools, and a few power tools I have that are being used in ways they were never meant to be used. I was also wondering, does anyone ever use picks to chip ice for their drinks anymore, or is that a thing of the past? Because these could be used for something like that too i'd imagine if you have a fancy bar setup and enjoy entertaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted April 30, 2020 Report Share Posted April 30, 2020 That's pretty cool. Kudos to making your own vs the cheaply bought ones. I had considered making my own flint knapping tool a few years back. Similar set up just much shorter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted April 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2020 Thanks. Here's a bottle opener I made too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted April 30, 2020 Report Share Posted April 30, 2020 Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted April 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2020 Filson sells them for $100 regular price. I'd take $50, ha ha. https://www.filson.com/antler-tip-bottle-opener.html#sku=20174408-fco-000002343 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted April 30, 2020 Report Share Posted April 30, 2020 Nice work! Where are you getting the brass looking pieces? I've been trying to decide how I'm going to finish some walking sticks that I have drying in my shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted April 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2020 Nice work! Where are you getting the brass looking pieces? I've been trying to decide how I'm going to finish some walking sticks that I have drying in my shed. I make them. I buy brass sheet, cut into smaller pieces, drill a hole through them, slide them over the spike in between the inlace and antler sections, then grind, sand, and polish into shape and finish I need. This stuff is a lot of work, especially considering the tools I am having to use, but I have some interest in the purchase of some of them at a price I can live with on my end, so it's worth it since I enjoy making them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mace1647545504 Posted April 30, 2020 Report Share Posted April 30, 2020 Good looking work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted April 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2020 Good looking work Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted April 30, 2020 Report Share Posted April 30, 2020 Get yourself a little 1x30 HF belt sander. Seen them for as low as $30 some places. Well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted April 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2020 Get yourself a little 1x30 HF belt sander. Seen them for as low as $30 some places. Well worth it. Thanks for the recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted April 30, 2020 Report Share Posted April 30, 2020 No worries. I have an extra one as backup I'd be willing to send ya but to ship a beat up old one to TX prob wouldn't be worth it over a new one at that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted April 30, 2020 Report Share Posted April 30, 2020 Wow yeah that would be a lot of work. I've looked at some of the walking stick DIY forums and people usually buy through a few places that make the tips, etc, but the price is pretty high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted April 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2020 Wow yeah that would be a lot of work. I've looked at some of the walking stick DIY forums and people usually buy through a few places that make the tips, etc, but the price is pretty high. How were you trying to incorporate the brass into the stick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted April 30, 2020 Report Share Posted April 30, 2020 I'm just in the browsing for ideas stage. I have most of my sticks still drying out. I would like to make at least one taller one into something like a wizard staff but I want to spend a lot of time on it and make it nice. Not of the styrofoam variety that I see online lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted May 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2020 What kind of wood are you using for the walking sticks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted May 1, 2020 Report Share Posted May 1, 2020 I have a ton of live oak trees on my property, many are very straight. They are a little heavy but it's more for fun and they aren't gonna break easily if I decided to bash something with one. I have dug up some for the root ball and am going to try making some fancy clubs as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted May 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2020 Photo dump. Here are some more I recently completed: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted May 5, 2020 Report Share Posted May 5, 2020 What are you making the steel out of? I looks like it was heated so I'm guessing you didn't buy them premade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted May 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) What are you making the steel out of? I looks like it was heated so I'm guessing you didn't buy them premade. One of those rods is titanium, the other is SS. I just buy brass, steel, and titanium rod stock. Cut to length, grind down the point end on one side and thread the other side. Use a torch to heat and get the funky colors I want if that is the direction I am going to go. Edited May 5, 2020 by RC K9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted May 5, 2020 Report Share Posted May 5, 2020 Very cool. If I ever join the mafia I'mma order one from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted May 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 Very cool. If I ever join the mafia I'mma order one from you. Shankin' in Style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharris89 Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 Very cool. If I ever join the mafia I'mma order one from you. Also required to enter the Coronavirus thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted May 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 The latest..."Juliette." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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