Multi-Function Walking Stick - Converts to a Chair

Step 4 Add Pivot Notches

Pivot Material:
(1) 2" inner diameter welded chrome ring.  (Typically found in the hardware store near the chains.)

This is the Pivot Ring  (reference the last photo in this series) it holds the center of the dowel sections allowing them to flare out. 

Two notches are required In the center of each dowel section to accept the Pivot Ring.

1. Make the the first notch perpendicular, straight across the dowel.  (I used a file to make the notch)

2. File the second notch at a 30 degree angle.

The notches should be about 1/4" wide and 3/8" deep.

the perpendicular notch is for the initial positioning of the dowels when they are loaded into the Pivot Ring.  The angled notch accommodates the splayed position of the legs when forming a tripod.

Comments

[pro pyro]

thanks this walking stick is going to be in a boy scout contest

[wawhosed]

I tried a 2" ring and it wouldnt fit around all three dowels. Ideas?

[mslaynie]

Was the 2" for the outer measurement or the inner? If it's a 2" outer diameter, it won't fit. You need the inside diameter to be 2".

(Wow, can I write 2" any more in this post??)