{"product_id":"european-beech-walking-stick-crook-blank-150-150-30mm","title":"European Beech Walking Stick Crook Blank — 150 × 150 × 30mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreate your own traditional handmade walking stick with this European Beech walking stick crook blank, supplied at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e150 × 150 × 30mm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEuropean Beech is one of the most reliable and widely used hardwoods in craft and woodworking — consistent, close-grained, and a pleasure to work with hand tools. Its pale pinkish-cream tone and fine, even texture make it an excellent choice for a crook handle that will carve cleanly, sand to a smooth finish, and take stains, oils and waxes beautifully. Strong and hard-wearing, a Beech crook handle will stand up to years of daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blank provides enough material to create a traditional shepherd’s crook style handle or a more personalised shaped handle to suit your own design. It carves, rasps and sands with ease, making it a particularly good choice for those new to stick making.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e European Beech (\u003cem\u003eFagus sylvatica\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 150 × 150 × 30mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKiln dried hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSawn timber — supplied as sawn, ready for shaping and finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid timber blank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for carving, shaping and sanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for walking stick and cane making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalking stick handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrook walking sticks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShepherd’s crooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHiking staffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood carving projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeech is a great all-rounder — consistent, predictable and rewarding to work. Its fine grain holds detail well, making it ideal for carved or shaped handles where a clean, crisp finish is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Timber is a natural product and may contain variations in colour, grain, small knots or natural features which add character to the finished piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock \u0026amp; Availability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crook blanks are prepared from our hardwood stock and may occasionally be cut to order. If your chosen species is not currently prepared and ready to dispatch, we will select suitable timber and cut your blank specifically for your project.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wood Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58556182528345,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/1110\/3577\/files\/beech_5a7d53f8-9d04-4d27-8230-5665d41a9ac3.jpg?v=1783807000","url":"https:\/\/woodroom.co.uk\/products\/european-beech-walking-stick-crook-blank-150-150-30mm","provider":"The Wood Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}