Members AZ09 Posted September 13, 2009 Members Report Posted September 13, 2009 Hello All, I'm looking to buy some "Wood Spikes" (for lack of proper term) for some barrets I'm making.. Anyone have a source? and the proper terminology for them. Peace Tal~ Quote Take your time... Don't live too fast, Troubles will come and they will pass....
Members whinewine Posted September 13, 2009 Members Report Posted September 13, 2009 Hello All, I'm looking to buy some "Wood Spikes" (for lack of proper term) for some barrets I'm making.. Anyone have a source? and the proper terminology for them. Peace Tal~ dowel (sp?)rods Tandy has them, Springfield has them, or you can cut your own- ac moore, michaels (probably hobby lobby), lowes, home depot, most likely your local hardware stores, online woodworker supply houses, just about anywhere... you just need to know the size you want, have a fine tooth saw & a pencil sharpener. russ Quote
Suze Posted September 13, 2009 Report Posted September 13, 2009 look for "hair sticks" of course you can always do the dowel stick thing or use chop sticks..... Quote Reality is for people who lack imagination Whether you think you can or think you can't - you are right. ~Henry Ford
Members AZ09 Posted September 13, 2009 Author Members Report Posted September 13, 2009 hello Russ and Suze, thank you for the information I'll try "Hair sticks" Peace Tal~ Quote Take your time... Don't live too fast, Troubles will come and they will pass....
Contributing Member UKRay Posted September 14, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted September 14, 2009 (edited) Tal, if you want to be original you might like to use pretty coloured pencils... I saw some very nice looking Barettes made using these a while back and wondered how they would sell. Otherwise, a trip to your local wood store to buy a length of dowelling and an hour or two with a saw and pencil sharpener will give you plenty to be getting on with. I like to stain mine black or dark brown - just my personal choice but they do seem to sell better somehow. Have fun, Ray Edited September 14, 2009 by UKRay Quote "Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps" Ray Hatley www.barefootleather.co.uk
Moderator Johanna Posted September 14, 2009 Moderator Report Posted September 14, 2009 Ray- pretty pencils is one of those "DUH!" things I'm filing away for the future. Good idea! Johanna Quote You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. - Mark Twain
Members AZ09 Posted September 14, 2009 Author Members Report Posted September 14, 2009 Ray, Thank you, for helping me out. I apreciate your expertice. I also was given the idea to paint the dowels with nail polish to get some "trendy colors" then clear coat them. Peace Tal~ Quote Take your time... Don't live too fast, Troubles will come and they will pass....
Contributing Member Jordan Posted September 14, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted September 14, 2009 (edited) A local beauty supply store should have what they call cuticle sticks a nickel or so each in bulk. Edited September 14, 2009 by Jordan Quote
Timd Posted September 14, 2009 Report Posted September 14, 2009 (edited) Try here: http://www.hidecrafter.com/hci/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=915&category_id=122&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=17 Edited September 14, 2009 by Timd1159 Quote
Members AZ09 Posted September 15, 2009 Author Members Report Posted September 15, 2009 hello Jordan, Thanks again, beautiful work also! Peace Tal~ Hello Tim, Thanks for the link.. Peace Tal~ Quote Take your time... Don't live too fast, Troubles will come and they will pass....
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