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    For the Love of Cats


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    Quote Originally Posted by Grumpy Old Man View Post
    willow saplings can make good shafts, but willows are soft. .
    Depends on the type of willow Grumps... Around here we have a couple varieties of Diamond willow. a nice 1 inch diameter tree may take a dozen or more hacks with a machete to cut/bludgeon through, or will dull a chainsaw blade to useless in mere seconds.

    They look amazing, and are commonly used for canes or walking staffs.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond_willow
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    That is a great looking piece of wood!! I want one.
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    Any pics??? I'm always carving spear points out of scrap wood for fun... Will have to make a proper one..

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    Might depend on who you're asking. I've got a couple of pics up. Post #20.
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    Everyone... Lol.. It's.good to see everyones own perspective and idea's..

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    Making a simple spear

    Gotcha, and I totally agree.
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    I'll most likely shit myself



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    I ran across this video on you tube while looking for some other stuff. I thought it gives a decent explanation on fire hardening different wooden items. It sure gives me something else to try next time I build a fire.


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