My first post.

[ochiba]

Hi to everyone on this great forum,i find it very informative covering a whole range of topics. I have been making traditional (UK)sticks for a number of years using horn,antler and wood,i will try and post a few pics of my latest completed sticks for your critique

regards Norm Reeves

[ochiba]

These heads of a drake and hen Call duck were carved from a piece of hardwood off an old stacking pallet.I used pottassium permanganate as a wood dye on both heads of various dilutions
to get the desired colours.On the drake i used cow horn and camel bone to reduce the neck to the stick diameter.Both sticks are Hazel,the hens neck was reduced using a different coloured cow horn.

[Waitpinga Whittler]

Hi Norm,

Lovely pair of sticks mate. You'll find a lot of talented people here but your technique is different so, speaking for myself, I look forward to seeing more of your work. Your choice of hardwood for the heads is interesting. What tools did you use to actually shape them?

[kev.b]

nice sticks norm, i too look forward to seeing more of your work. do you belong to a stick making club?
kev

[Gergie]

Nice job ochiba, You did really well on the duck heads. I love the bills. Keep carving and keep posting.

[idigjars]

Very nice job Norm. Thank you for sharing them with us. Safe carving. Paul

[JJireh]

Gorgeous Heads, very nice. How long have you been carving?

[Ron T]

Hello and welcome, Norm. It's good to have you here. Thank you for sharing your really nice walking sticks. I, too, am really looking forward to seeing more of your work.

[ochiba]

Thanks for all your comments,J.J.I have been making sticks off and on for about 20 years.
Mainly Buffalo/Rams horn crooks/market sticks or antler thumbsticks/walkers.Only tried carving in the last 5 years,i find it very relaxing but time consuming.W.W.i use whatever tools come to hand including a bandsaw,power file for roughing out,and a dremel with a big assortment of cutters/sanders.Kev.B I don't belong to any stickmakers clubs or groups as i found certain "stick dressers"too far up their own backsides.A few more photo's

[mr carver]

Hi Norm

I too am new to the forum and I found the pictures of your duck walking sticks. I think they are excellent. I have taken note of the methods you have used. I would be grateful if you could take the time to look at my pictures in the gallery and give me your comments.

Keep up the good work !

Mr Carver.