When shooting game birds, the Brit Aristos used a 'shooting stick' to
rest their bums.
This was a device like a walking stick that had a split / hinged
handle at the top. The handle opened out flat to support a wide
leather belt that joined the two halves of the handle - and form a
seat.
The bottom of the 'shooting stick' had a spike to stick in the ground
and a collar above the spike to prevent it going too far into the
ground.
Why this preamble? My missus needs a device like a 'shooting stick',
but for urban use! Something to park her rear end on when waiting long
periods, or listening to the tour guide in
..
I'd like to make her a 'shooting stick' / ultra light bum support,
from wood [ and leather, or?] that can be broken into two pieces for
packing into a suitcase.
Any ideas or guidance please
.
John Hewitt, Malaga, Spain
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> Why this preamble? My missus needs a device like a 'shooting stick',
> but for urban use! Something to park her rear end on when waiting long
> periods, or listening to the tour guide in .....
>
> I'd like to make her a 'shooting stick' / ultra light bum support,
> from wood [ and leather, or?] that can be broken into two pieces for
> packing into a suitcase.
A few variations on a tripod stool idea:
http://www.duluthtrading.com/search/searchresults/94567.aspx?feature=Product_4
http://cgi.ebay.com/Small-folding-chair-for-adult-FISHING-HUNTING-SPORTS_W0QQitemZ280040735878QQihZ018QQcategoryZ52507QQcmdZViewItem
You could either make something similar, or buy something like this -
aluminum and nylon are certainly lighter than wood and leather, though
not nearly as classy, of course.
Andy
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> Why this preamble? My missus needs a device like a 'shooting stick',
Maybe a bit rustic
http://jarkman.co.uk/catalog/furnitur/forkchair.htm
Otherwise buy a shooting stick (eBay) and put a rubber tip on it.
[email protected] wrote:
> I'd like to make her a 'shooting stick' / ultra light bum support,
> from wood [ and leather, or?] that can be broken into two pieces for
> packing into a suitcase.
Something like these?
http://www.classicluggage.com/SEAT%20STICK%20COLLECTION%20BY%20SWAINE%20ADENEY%20BRIGG.htm
http://www.amazon.com/Hornungs-Spectator-Seat-Stick/dp/B0000AUA8S
http://www.amazon.com/SPORT-SEAT-Regular/dp/B0002CFD2G/ref=pd_sbs_sg_4/002-5497964-2680815?ie=UTF8
Chris
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<[email protected]> wrote:
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>Why this preamble? My missus needs a device like a 'shooting stick',
>but for urban use! Something to park her rear end on when waiting long
>periods, or listening to the tour guide in
..
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I'll forego the usual jokes made on your choice of words here...
Seriously, though, Thomas Jefferson made a walking stick/cane that
converted into a small 3 legged stool. I believe I saw a plan for it
in one of John Nelson's books.
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Larry Wasserman - Baltimore, Maryland - [email protected]