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To: DelaWhere

Reach back into your memory. You gave basic instructions on making a PVC walking stick. I talked to my dear friend and showed him your basic rundown on it. He’s wanting more details. He’s pretty adept as he makes his living as a contractor/remodeler of houses but he was asking me stuff that I couldn’t answer. I know you will be able to answer so when we all get together, we need details on your wonderful walking stick. We both love the idea.


2,154 posted on 02/20/2009 9:14:30 PM PST by ozarkgirl (I'll keep my money, my freedom and my guns. You can keep the change.)
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To: ozarkgirl

LOL sure. >>>Walking Stick<<< was simply a piece of 1 1/4” PVC pipe and I put a threaded adapter on one end and a light weight drive point for a well and screwed it on. I custom packaged everything to fit pocket knife, waterproof matches, first aid kit, wire saw, aluminum foil, even a 2 mil drop cloth for shelter (thermal reflective ones they have now would probably be better.) packed some food items too - Water purification tablets etc. I put what I could into ziplok bags so I had them for water if needed.

Then I wrapped the handle end with a cushioned sports handle wrap and put a 3/8” hole through the top and a leather thong with a bead on it in a loop. that way, I had a wrist strap with adjustment so you couldn’t accidentally drop it.

You will be surprised how much you can put in one if you take your time and try a bit. a 4’ walking stick has almost 60 cubic inches of storage space - imagine a box 2” X 3” X 10” you just gotta figure how to minimize weight and still fill it with what you might need and make it fit down that hole. LOL lot of fun.


2,184 posted on 02/21/2009 4:49:27 AM PST by DelaWhere (I'm a Klingon - Clinging to guns and Bible - Putting Country First - Preparing for the Worst!!!)
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