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Colin_the_Bald

Probably an oiled finish, like this olive on hazel, I will do a test patch on a bit of the sawn timber. I might well leave it as the satin finish that it already has from fine sanding. These 3 are Christmas presents, the one on the right is on my last bit of Holly.

Before anyone asks, the antler thumbsticks are made from shed antler.

Now I must go and hang my bodge of a wreath (in the background) I have discovered that I am a shit florist....

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Rich_G in reply to @Colin_the_Bald

How do you fit the handle to the stick and get it solid enough to use / take weight and support?
They look wonderful

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Colin_the_Bald in reply to @Rich_G

Drill the handle, cut round the stick, shave into a dowel that will give a friction fit (stanley knife is the tool of choice) and epoxy in place. Then sand the handle to precisely fit the stick, This is why the Bog Oak has been left unfinished.

And thanks!

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