Multi-Function Walking Stick II - Storage Compartment

Step 5 The Point

 The main feature for the bottom of the staff is the cleat-like tip that comes from the end of a plumbing Stub-out.

1. Cut off the narrow end of the Stub-out with a hack saw as shown below. 

2. Smooth the cut edge of the larger barrel portion with a file.  This piece is the Point. 
(the small cut-off end is not used)

The Point should slide over the end of the 1" dowel.  

3. Remove the Point and taper the end of the wood dowel to match the taper on the inside of the Point tip.
It doesn't have to be exact but, getting the dowel as close to the bottom of the Point as possible will help reinforce the tip (after all it will be taking the brunt of every step.)

There will be a little "play" between the dowl and the Point. (The diameters aren't identical) This will be addressed shortly.

Comments

[spark master]

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[starcrafter333]

Where did you locate a large diameter stub out? Everywhere I have checked, they come no larger than 1/2 inch diameter at the pointed end.  This sectional hiking staff is the greatest idea and it is driving me crazy trying to find the dtub out piece. Please help.

[hpstoutharrow]

 Look at the comment I posted on the third Walking Stick Instructables -Torch Bearer.  In the 12/10/09 comment I provided some additional information regarding Stub-outs (A.K.A. Air Chambers).
Hope that helps.

[starcrafter333]

Fantastic! Thank you! I had not looked at the third installment, stupidly thinking that I was not interested in the torch feature, but neglegting to realize that more info might be part of that tutorial. Thnak you again!  Off to the HD!