Chicken Stick
03-13-2009 | 04:35 PM
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Chicken Stick
Need a backup or prefer a chicken stick vs. a starter how about this idea?
I can't take full credit for this idea as I used a similar chicken stick recently at our field. Only the way I made a couple sticks for myself.
Purchase a 9" long 1/2" carriage bolt and cover it with 1/2" ID clear reinforced tubing. The tubing just slips on in place with a little pressure. The result is a chicken stick with good mass to flip the engine through with authority when starting.
I can't take full credit for this idea as I used a similar chicken stick recently at our field. Only the way I made a couple sticks for myself.
Purchase a 9" long 1/2" carriage bolt and cover it with 1/2" ID clear reinforced tubing. The tubing just slips on in place with a little pressure. The result is a chicken stick with good mass to flip the engine through with authority when starting.
03-13-2009 | 04:45 PM
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RE: Chicken Stick
I use a cut-off golf shaft and grip. Nice feel and they have great cushioning. The full clubs cost a buck at the local Salvation Army store. Steel shaft or graphite...my score is the same. Ha Ha Rich
03-13-2009 | 04:50 PM
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RE: Chicken Stick
I cut off a length from a broom handle and wrapped it in electrical tape. I used that for probably 8-9 years. The only reason I stopped using it is a friend got a new lathe and he made us all chicken sticks as a project to practice on.
Ken
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03-13-2009 | 04:56 PM
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RE: Chicken Stick
ORIGINAL: Steve Steinbring
Need a backup or prefer a chicken stick vs. a starter how about this idea?
I can't take full credit for this idea as I used a similar chicken stick recently at our field. Only the way I made a couple sticks for myself.
Purchase a 9" long 1/2" carriage bolt and cover it with 1/2" ID clear reinforced tubing. The tubing just slips on in place with a little pressure. The result is a chicken stick with good mass to flip the engine through with authority when starting.
Need a backup or prefer a chicken stick vs. a starter how about this idea?
I can't take full credit for this idea as I used a similar chicken stick recently at our field. Only the way I made a couple sticks for myself.
Purchase a 9" long 1/2" carriage bolt and cover it with 1/2" ID clear reinforced tubing. The tubing just slips on in place with a little pressure. The result is a chicken stick with good mass to flip the engine through with authority when starting.
03-13-2009 | 08:22 PM
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RE: Chicken Stick
I use one of these. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXFU02&P=7 Not bad until it breaks but it's and easy fix with an appropriate dowel rod.
