cheydk Report post Posted December 12, 2009 I;'m new to this site but I have been watching it for a while and have read alot of good imfromation from it. I am looking for any advice on where to go to get the best rub stick and bouncers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barra Report post Posted December 12, 2009 I have an aray of smooth things I use as rub sticks. A porcelain door knob makes a passable bouncer/smasher. Get hold of some smooth, thick perspex or lexan and polish up the edgers nice and smooth. Fantastic (and free) rub sticks can be made from polished bones. Set the bone outside well out of reach of fido and let the ants clean out the flesh. Then polish up the bone. For a traditional bouncer, the common hardwoods are lignum vitae or cocolobo I believe Elton Joorisity was/is making bouncers and rub sticks. Barra http://www.freckerssaddlery.com/saddle_maker/small/23_bouncers.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheydk Report post Posted December 13, 2009 thank you for the info I think Ill try the bone and door knobs on for a try I just recieved Bob Douglas' catalog and found out he sells bouncers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyKnight Report post Posted December 13, 2009 Antlers work very well... deer..elk etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BearMan Report post Posted December 13, 2009 Hi, I make a lot of differnt tools,,, here are some rub sticks,,, slickers, I make. Anything here look like what You are wanting?? Ed the"BearMan" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suze Report post Posted December 13, 2009 oh my Bearman those sure are pretty just curious about what all the woods are? The two on the top (2nd and 3rd from the left) are just about the "purdiest" wood I have seen in a long time...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BearMan Report post Posted December 13, 2009 Hi Suze, The first one is Walnut, the next 2 are Bocote, The next 2 are Texas Ebony, & the last one on top is Leopardwood. The 2 curved ones are RedHeart. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suze Report post Posted December 14, 2009 thanks Bocote -- I wonder if my "lucet lady" has any of that. (You guys have your tools -- I have mine -- grin - fiber junkie you know) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheydk Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Hi, I make a lot of differnt tools,,, here are some rub sticks,,, slickers, I make. Anything here look like what You are wanting?? Ed the"BearMan" Hi bear man yean I really like your tools I'm intersted in the one on top fourth for the left what kind of wood and how much do you charge for them my contact info is Dillon.Howe@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newfman Report post Posted February 14, 2010 Ed, I have a couple pieces of Ipe in my shop/basement. Have you tried using any? It is extremely dense and heavy. Don't know if that is a good thing, or a bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
