Poor mans beast stick (Pictorial)

[robertreed711]

I started on mine today too. Only did one stick to make sure I was happy with it before going too far. Pretty time consuming but I think it's worth it.

 

[Anobody]

I started on mine today too. Only did one stick to make sure I was happy with it before going too far. Pretty time consuming but I think it's worth it.

Looks real good

 

[tim_dawg22]

Not sure if anyone put the weights on here but here’s what my scale says:

Stock length assembled with no strap the set weighs 9.8 lbs.

Cut down to 24” with no holes no straps the set weighs 7.5 lbs.

Cut down to 24” with 1/2” holes no straps the set weighs 6.9 lbs.

Just under a 10 oz reduction with the 1/2” holes.


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[m_wheeler_13]

I started on mine today too. Only did one stick to make sure I was happy with it before going too far. Pretty time consuming but I think it's worth it.

Did you use a 1/2” drill bit then a counter set?


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[robertreed711]

Did you use a 1/2” drill bit then a counter set?


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Yes, 1/2" drill, 3/4" countersink. The countersink really cleans things up. I can provide other measurements as well if you'd like but I did mine differently than most.

 

[sixty4sedan]

Yes, 1/2" drill, 3/4" countersink. The countersink really cleans things up. I can provide other measurements as well if you'd like but I did mine differently than most.

how did you do yours differently vs the others that have been done?

 

[robertreed711]

how did you do yours differently vs the others that have been done?

I cut mine off at the top rather than the bottom and cut them a bit shorter than most I have seen. This allowed me to evenly space the holes, something I'm a little OCD about.

 

[sixty4sedan]

I cut mine off at the top rather than the bottom and cut them a bit shorter than most I have seen. This allowed me to evenly space the holes, something I'm a little OCD about.

id be interested in the measurements so i can compare to my stock sticks and see how everything lays out if possible, thanks

 

[robertreed711]

Maybe this will help

 

[Root]

A simple 90 degree jig speeds things up. Just center it for your 1/2" and have fun.

 

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[Anobody]

Job well done!!! 3 for the price of one

 

[tim_dawg22]

Man those look smooth. I did the 1/2” holes and bought the 3/4 countersink but from Lowe’s but I’m having issues getting a smooth finish. Seems like it wants to jump around. Anyone else run into this?


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[Chrighton]

I'll join the fun. EWO double steps, tree brackets and alumibuttons.

 

[Chrighton]

Man those look smooth. I did the 1/2” holes and bought the 3/4 countersink but from Lowe’s but I’m having issues getting a smooth finish. Seems like it wants to jump around. Anyone else run into this?


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You should be counter sinking at a very slow speed. I put a stop on my mill to insure same depth.

 

[shwacker]

Man those look smooth. I did the 1/2” holes and bought the 3/4 countersink but from Lowe’s but I’m having issues getting a smooth finish. Seems like it wants to jump around. Anyone else run into this?


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Countersink is jumping? It did for me too, slowed my drill press way down, that fixed it for me


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[tim_dawg22]

Yeah I did it with my cordless drill slow and no problem. I guess my drill press it too fast. I’ve got the belt on the slowest speed supposed to be 610 RPM I guess that’s too much? It’s just a porter cable drill press so it’s nothing fancy.


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[robertreed711]

Yeah I did it with my cordless drill slow and no problem. I guess my drill press it too fast. I’ve got the belt on the slowest speed supposed to be 610 RPM I guess that’s too much? It’s just a porter cable drill press so it’s nothing fancy.


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My drill press is just a cheapo Ryobi on the slowest setting and mine is not skipping at all. You sure about your speed?

 

[tim_dawg22]

My drill press is just a cheapo Ryobi on the slowest setting and mine is not skipping at all. You sure about your speed?

Yeah I opened up the panel and it has the diagram for belt positions for every speed. 610 is the slowest. I even flip flopped the belt just to check if it was labeled wrong and it went even faster so it’s on the slowest setting.


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[tim_dawg22]

Unless I’m missing something that’s what I’m working with.


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