Short Starter

[rusty]

I need someone to make me a short starter, with a reasonably flat top so I can give it a wack with the side of my fist, I would make it myself but I don't have any tools...Duane

 

[SDSmlf]

I need someone to make me a short starter, with a reasonably flat top so I can give it a wack with the side of my fist, I would make it myself but I don't have any tools...Duane

Do you own or have access to any kind of drill? Or are you anywhere near a place like Hobby Lobby?

 

[rusty]

No to both questions,I am in Canada there is no hobby lobby up here...

 

[SDSmlf]

No to both questions,I am in Canada there is no hobby lobby up here...

Canada is a big place. It was a couple years back, but remember going into a hardware store maybe called Canadian Tire or something like that. They had a lot of neat DIY type stuff. Reason I originally mentioned Hobby Lobby is they have items like round wooden balls with holes drilled in them.
https://www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Wood-Crafting/Unfinished-Wood/Round-Wood-Balls/p/23256. If you can find a hobby place or hardware store with a similar item all you need is a piece of wooden dowel and something to cut the dowel to length (pocket knife for example) and a little bit of wood glue and you have yourself a short starter. Only tool required is some type of knife.

 

[rusty]

Thank You I shall do that.I am in Alberta

 

[DiMarco_Mercantile]

If you decide to purchase one, Two Feathers here on the forum makes some excellent starters.

 

[SDSmlf]

Thank You I shall do that.I am in Alberta

I have been to Alberta among other Canadian locations and did not find it backwards in any way, though my bride would describe it as quaint. Can not imagine you not finding what you need locally or if necessary by internet/mail. But I have only visited Canada and may have a distorted view.

 

[tenngun]

Can you buy wood doweling around you?
This short starter is a copy of one in the museum of the fur trade, and can whittle out of a dowel in about an hour 3/4 inch, 20 mm

 

[user 48679]

Alternately, the rear end of a full tang (patch ?) knife can accept a short piece of brass rod, butted against the rear of the tang

(maybe not the best for pounding, though)

 

[SamTex1949]

Hobby Lobby​

7113 Argyll Road, Edmonton, AB T6C 4A5

 

[simonbeans]

Check my classified ads, under simonbeans. (They are listed on Page one Under HC Ball (Short) Starter). I make what you want and they appear to have some historical providence. I have made dozens and have sold them via this forum. So far buyers seem pleased.

 

[user 48679]

I dunno about shipping anything firearms related from the US past Canadian Customs.

 

[Bullit]

I don't think they would know what it's for, besides, you could have it made in pieces and assemble it up there. Just a few pieces of wood and maybe some brass.

I dunno about shipping anything firearms related from the US past Canadian Customs.