The next step is to select and fit a ferrule to protect the bottom end of your walking sticks before putting the finishing touches to the walking canes.
For making walking sticks UK and
Ireland three choices of material for the ferrule: metal, rubber or
horn all can be fitted to all walking sticks. I shall deal with horn
later because, to my mind, such a ferrule goes best with a walking
sticks handle to match. As for rubber, whilst giving a good grip and
being easy to fit (and replace) it always appears cumbersome to me. So, I
am going to concentrate here on metal ferrules.
At its cheapest, a sawn-off piece of copper tubing will suffice, but
it always looks just what it is. For the modest cost involved, a
purpose-made, closed- end ferrule in dull brass is the answer, being
both neat and durable.
Brass ferrules are available in a variety of sizes for different
walking sticks, ranging from /8—1 inch (10—25mm), and can be purchased
singly at game fairs and larger agricultural shows, or in quantities
from the suppliers of walking sticks material.
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