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(Finished sticks further down).

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SHANKS Stick press, screw joints, wrist straps, wood oil, epoxy, compasses, leather lace etc.
FERRULES AND COLLARS Metal, rubber and spike ferrules, metal & horn collars, horn spacers etc.
HANDLE AND CARVING BLANKS Preshaped in hardwood, glass eyes, epoxy, studding, starter kits etc.
HORNS   Horns & antlers, preshaped handles, caps, spacers, bending jigs etc.  
STICK KITS Complete kits with everything you need in one easy-to-order package!
TOOLS Carving knives, chisels, sanding sealer, wood oil etc
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SPECIAL OFFERS Discounted prices on selected items NEW!

 

Ferrules and Collars

 

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Ferrules, collars etc.

When ordering ferrules FOR THE BOTTOMS OF STICKS it should be remembered that rubber ferrules will stretch and that metal ferrules should have the end of the stick tapered slightly, so always choose a ferrule slightly smaller than the diameter of your stick. All diameters given are for the internal sizes of the open ends of the ferrules and are APPROXIMATE so please don't rely on any one particular size fitting exactly on to a stick you already have! For more information on the types and uses of different ferrules click HERE


Rubber ferrules

 

Several sizes to fit most sticks. These are "bell" shaped with good grips on the base and a metal washer inside to stop the stick wearing through quickly.

Type quantity for each size in the box then click "Add to Cart" button.

  • £1.80 each
  • Discounts are for 10 or more of a size.

Qty size 1/2 inch (13 mm)

Qty size 5/8 inch (16 mm)
Qty size 3/4 inch (19 mm)
Qty size 7/8 inch (22 mm)
Qty size 1 inch (25 mm)

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OR -

If you want to order rubber ferrules to fit the shanks you are ordering from us NOW then use this section. IF YOU DON'T ORDER ANY SHANKS WE'LL JUST GUESS THE SIZE!

Rubber ferrule to fit shank in this order £1.80

Qty

 

TREKKING POLE FERRULES

 

Small rubber ferrule with 12 mm aperture to fit most "Leki" style Trekking Poles.

NB These DO NOT fit the Alpine Spikes on this page!

Rubber ferrule to fit "Leki" style Trekking poles £1.50

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Standard ferrule on left, Umbrella ferrule on right.
Both are approximately actual size.

Umbrella Ferrules

Small rubber ferrules to fit over umbrella tips or very small cane tips. Internal diameter is just under 9mm but will stretch to cover tips up to about 12mm max.

Rubber ferrule to fit Umbrella tip £1.20

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Orthopaedic Ferrules

 

Orthopaedic Ferrules (Also called crutch pads).

Hard wearing and good grip on most surfaces - broad base gives extra steadiness if you are a bit "wobbly" on your feet!

£1.95 each

size 5/8 inch (16 mm) OUT OF STOCK
size 3/4 inch (19 mm) OUT OF STOCK
size 7/8 inch (22 mm) OUT OF STOCK
Qty size 1 inch (25 mm)

Heavy Duty Rubber Ferrules

Similar to above but black, as used in our Wading sticks

Heavy Duty Black Rubber Ferrules
£1.95 each

Qty size 3/4 inch (19 mm)
Qty size 7/8 inch (22 mm)
Qty size 1 inch (25 mm)

Tripod Ferrules

Large, flat base that gives extra stability for anyone with poor balance. The ferrule is so stable that the stick will stand upright on its own so can be left without the need for hanging it or leaning it against a chair, table etc. The socket is quite flexible and will accommodate most sticks from 3/4" (19mm) to 7/8" (22mm).

£4.80 each (only 1 in stock)

Rubber ferrule to fit Umbrella tip £4.80

Qty


MIXED SIZE PACKS

We don't guarantee any particular sizes or number of each in the packs (that's why they're mixed) but generally sizes 9 to 15. If you want to specify sizes you will need to order individual ferrules.

Pack of 10
Mixed Pack of Brass ferrules - no choice of sizes but mixture generally contains size 9 - 15 £7.50

Pks

Pack of 50
Mixed Pack of Brass ferrules - no choice of sizes but mixture generally contains size 9 - 15 £24.00

Pks

 SPECIAL OFFER DUE TO SURPLUS STOCK. Limited period only.

Box of 100 size 14
Brass ferrules, size 14 (22.5mm) £20.00

Pks

Box of 100 size 15
Brass ferrules, size 15 (25mm) £20.00

Pks

PLAIN BRASS FERRULES.
These are nicer looking than rubber but not as hard wearing. You can push a rubber ferrule over the brass one if required. These have an antique-effect brown coating but can easily be polished to bright brass using steel wool and/or metal polish.

Taper the end of the stick to get a tight fit and secure with epoxy or pins (see lower down) or use the traditional way of crimping the rim two or three times with a sharp nail and hammer.

Diameter across open ends measured in sixteenths-of-an-inch, so No 8 = half inch,
No 12 = three quarter inch,
No 16 = one inch etc.

The length of each ferrule is the same (approx 25mm, one inch) regardless of diameter.

PRICE £1.00 each: Discounts apply for 10 or more

Qty size 8/16 inch, (APPROX 12.5mm)

Qty size 9/16 inch (APPROX 14.5mm)
Qty size 10/16 inch, (APPROX 16 mm)

Qty size 11/16 inch, (APPROX 17.5 mm)

Qty size 12/16 inch, (APPROX 19.5 mm)
Qty size 13/16 inch, (APPROX 21 mm)

Qty size 14/16th inch, (APPROX 22.5 mm)
size size15/16 (APPROX 25 mm)


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Ferrules to fit shanks:

 

If you want to order Plain Brass ferrules to fit the shanks you are ordering from us AT THE SAME TIME then use this section. IF YOU DON'T ORDER ANY SHANKS WE'LL JUST DELETE THESE FROM YOUR ORDER!

Plain Brass ferrule to fit a shank you are ordering now £1.00

Qty

 

STEEL-TIPPED FERRULES (Brass with flat steel plate welded to brass base).

SORRY, THESE ARE NOW DISCONTINUED AS THE FACTORY STOPPED MAKING THEM SEVERAL YEARS AGO.

 PRICE £5.00 EACH

Lacquered finish that gives them a grey/brown colour. This can be rubbed off with steel wool and metal polish to reveal bright brass.

Taper the end of the stick to get a tight fit and secure with epoxy or pins (see lower down) or use the traditional way of crimping the rim two or three times with a sharp nail and hammer.

Diameter measured across open end in sixteenths-of-an-inch, so No 8 = half inch,
No 12 = three quarter inch etc,
The length of each ferrule is the same (approx one inch) regardless of diameter

DISCONTINUED - no longer being made.

 


Alpine Spike

 

- Plated iron spike for rocky or icy terrain. £3.60 each

Taper the stick to get a tight fit and secure with one or two small pins (see lower down) through the holes already drilled near the open rim. All measurements are for the external diameter and are approximate.
Please note that these are budget priced items and and can show some signs of oxidation. This can be easily removed with fine abrasive or metal polish and in use does not affect performance in any way.

Now with optional rubber ferrule to fit over spike when back in town! Rubber ferrules are £1.00 each.

Alpine Spike 23 mm Qty
Alpine Spike 25 mm Qty

RUBBER FERRULES TO FIT SPIKES ARE SOLD SEPARATELY BELOW

Rubber ferrule to fit Alpine Spike (fits all sizes) £1.00 each
Qty

 OR -

If you want to order Alpine Spikes to fit the shanks you are ordering from us at the same time then use this section. IF YOU DON'T ORDER ANY SHANKS WE'LL JUST GUESS THE SIZE!

Alpine Spike to fit a shank in this order £3.60

Qty

NOTE: The folding Ice Ferrule does NOT come with a rubber or other ferrule so if you don't already have one please order one for your own stick from the selection of ferrules above.

Ice Ferrule

Clamps on to "standard" sizes of sticks (20 to 30 mm thick) by fitting two screws (long and short ones supplied in each pack) through the metal parts. The stick is not damaged and the Ice Ferrule can be removed and stored during the summer.

When not in use the ice grips fold out of the way and the normal rubber or metal ferrule (not supplied) is used. When required the ice grips simply click into place below the normal ferrule. Brilliant!

Ice Ferrule £6.50

Qty

COLLARS

Engraving up to 30 characters costs only £15 (not including price of collar). The more characters you have, the smaller they need to be engraved to fit on the collar.

ENGRAVED COLLARS

If you would like any of the metal collars (below) engraved then enter your lettering in the box and click on "Engrave". MAKE SURE YOU ALSO ORDER A COLLAR FOR US TO ENGRAVE!!!

If ordering more than one collar but not all engraved, make sure you order the engraving here first then order the collar you want engraving - order any other collars AFTER the engraved one so we can tell from the order form which one is to be engraved. You might also like to put a note on the order form to make sure there is no confusion.

NB Engraving is done by hand-held tool and not by machine.

Engraving required (DOES NOT INCLUDE THE COLLAR)£15
Type name/date etc. that you require in the box. Max 30 characters (including spaces, full stops etc).
Please double check the lettering you have chosen - any spelling or punctuation mistakes cannot be rectified later!

(Now order a collar please)


 

If you don't know what sizes you need for shanks you are ordering as well then look HERE 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beaded Collars (small rim at top and bottom.)

The internal diameter is approx. 21 mm, 23 mm or 25 mm.

Due to increased world prices of brass and nickel we have reluctantly had to increase our collar prices by a small amount.

21 mm size (approx.)


Qty Beaded Nickel-Silver collar (looks like real silver but without hallmark)
£4.50 each

 OUT OF STOCK

 

 

 

 

23 mm size (approx.)

Qty Beaded Brass collar £2.25
Qty Beaded Nickel-Silver collar (looks like real silver but without hallmark) £4.50

 

 

 

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25 mm size (approx.)


Qty Beaded Brass collar
£2.25

We also have Nickel collars without the beaded rims:

Qty PLAIN Nickel-Silver collar (looks like the others but no beaded rims) £4.50 each

 

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Beaded Nickel Collar size 27mm £4.50

Qty

EXTRA LARGE COLLARS 27mm

Use the section above if you know what sizes you need.

IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT SIZE COLLAR(S) TO ORDER BECAUSE YOU ARE ORDERING THE SHANKS or KITS FROM US TODAY, THEN USE THESE SECTIONS. IF YOU DON'T ORDER ANY SHANKS WE'LL JUST GUESS THE SIZE!

BRASS Collar to fit shank in this order £2.25

Qty

To order one or more BRASS collars to fit shanks in this order see left. ONLY IF ORDERING SHANKS AT THE SAME TIME. NB We don't have collars to fit heavyweight shanks.

NICKEL Collar to fit shank in this order 4.50

Qty

To order one or more NICKEL collars to fit shanks in this order see left. ONLY IF ORDERING SHANKS AT THE SAME TIME. NB We don't have collars to fit heavyweight shanks.


 

Solid silver disc, 25 mm (1 inch) in diameter and 0.7 mm thick, engraved with up to 18 characters (including spaces)
Useful if you have already made (or bought) a stick and fitting a collar is not an option.
The disc is drilled to take two silvered pins (included) that you can use to attach the disc to any stick - you may wish to put a dab of epoxy on the back to make it even more secure.

 

Solid silver disc

Price only £24.00 for the disc AND the engraving and the pins.

Please allow at least 2 weeks for delivery.


Engraving required
Type name/date etc. that you require in the box.
Max two rows of nine characters please (including spaces).
Please double check the lettering you have
chosen - any spelling or punctuation mistakes
cannot be rectified later!

The discs are obtained from a local engraver (who does the engraving) so it can take anything up to a week or more (after you place the order) before I get it back. I then have to press the disc into a shallow curved profile and drill two pin-holes for easier fitting on your own stick.

The engraver normally chooses suitable lettering depending on the size and context.

LIMITED NUMBERS LEFT. MANUFACTURE OF THESE HAS STOPPED AND NO MORE WILL BE MADE - WHEN THEY'RE GONE, THEY'RE GONE! 

SORRY - SOLD OUT

Plain Brass collars approx. 12 mm deep. The diameter measured is the more open end and is approximate.

Use epoxy and/or pins to secure collars in place.

23 mm, 24 mm, 25 mm internal diameter (approx.)
£1.15 each

For engraved collars see above.

Antler collars

Roughly cylindrical sections of antler with some of the core drilled out and the rough edges sanded. You might need to file and sand the collars to fit your own sticks. I make these to order myself.

Pack of 3 assorted antler collars £6.00

Qty

OUT OF STOCK


Pins for securing collars or ferrules.

 

Brass Pins (brass plated steel). Pack sizes are estimated by weight

Pack of 20 brassed pins £0.25

Qty

Pack of 100 brassed £1.00

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Silver Pins (nickel plated). Pack sizes are estimated by weight

Pack of 10 Nickel plated pins £1.00

Qty

Pack of 50 Nickel plated pins £4.80

Qty

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Keep the caps small and rounded otherwise they are likely to get knocked off in use. Flat sides and tall profiles are not likely to stay on for long!

 

 

Buy in packs to save money!

 

FOR HORN SPACERS AND CAPS SEE OUR HORN PAGE 

 

Horn and bone caps and spacers

Black buffalo horn or white bone slices for capping stag horn or as spacers between joints (see blue arrow on second picture).

 

Please use the Horns page.

 

 

 

 

Cane Holder

Folding gadget which clips onto most canes (up to around 1" thick (25mm) and enables the user to hang the stick on the edge of a table or shop counter, freeing both hands but without losing sight of the stick.

The holder is spring loaded so it hangs downward when not in use and a useful reflective strip helps the user to be seen at night. The underside is covered in a soft foam material to prevent damage to the table top.

Cane Holder. £9.00

Qty

OUT OF STOCK

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