Quote Originally Posted by Yaish View Post
Excellent!

Don't skimp on preparation though, or your caber might not last a practice session. After the caber is shaped to the way you want it fill any cracks and the grain with a good wood glue. After it's dried sand and seal the whole thing.

In Arizona they've been fiberglassing their cabers and that works really well, but adds quite a bit of weight and cost. On the plus side it gives them a pretty bulletproof caber that will stand up to even the worst throws on bad ground without cracking.

If you can, please post pics of the process once you get started.
I got lucky (or smart) and this thing has no significant cracks! I'm going to inspect if pretty carefully once I start shaping, though and if any show up, I will pour carpenters glue in there. Sanding the whole thing after it's shaped is definitely on the schedule, though sanding a 15 foot long stick is a rather time-consuming project. I'll oil it, too I think, but fiberglassing! no way. I've been building a fiberglass emergency rudder for my boat and I'm sick of epoxy!

Sure, I'll take pictures along the way!

I figure if it lasts three seasons, I'm happy.