{"product_id":"solid-english-alder-v-shaped-thumb-stick-handle-blank","title":"Solid English Alder V-Shaped Thumb Stick Handle Blank","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlder is a good wood for making walking stick handles, particularly in the UK, as it is lightweight, easy to carve and holds detail well. Alder has a fine, even, and generally straight grain with a uniform, velvety texture. The color ranges from pale tan to a reddish-brown, which tends to darken with age, and its closed pores create a smooth appearance. All wood used is UK grown and UK sourced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll wood kiln, air dried or recycled. I cut a few blanks at a time. I look for grain and interesting patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA crafted handle blank made from natural wood enabling the buyer to finish. Each handle is finished 'over sized' to allow for waste material to be removed and attach to a shank up to an inch and a quarter in thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimple tools and a bit of work will soon have your handle ready to fit to a suitable shank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI recommend and use a traditional peg and socket joint. I do not recommend or use threaded rods. Wood is a natural material and should be allowed to move and flex. Using a threaded rod does not allow natural movement of the wood therefore is liable to cause breakout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Jackdaw Workshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58434169602397,"sku":"ALDERVST","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/6139\/4013\/files\/V-Shaped_blank_0d631cab-792d-4ecc-8f86-baa00ea49fe2.png?v=1780420182","url":"https:\/\/www.thejackdawworkshop.com\/products\/solid-english-alder-v-shaped-thumb-stick-handle-blank","provider":"The Jackdaw Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}