FKarl Posted September 8, 2014 Share #1 Posted September 8, 2014 Anyone else use them? If so, what for? I'm finding them useful in many ways. cristikc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted September 8, 2014 Share #2 Posted September 8, 2014 I keep a few handy to use as glue applicators, and to mix up cans of wood stain. Other than that, they're too irregular to be of much use. justsayrow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted September 8, 2014 Share #3 Posted September 8, 2014 Glue sandpapers of different grits to the opposing sides and you have a handy sanding stick. justsayrow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted September 8, 2014 Share #4 Posted September 8, 2014 I found the "emery" sticks you can purchase in the cosmetics dept of most drug stores and/or grocery stores to be equally useful as sanding sticks. The usually come in packages of 8-10 sticks. Jack ScottRC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perls Posted September 8, 2014 Share #5 Posted September 8, 2014 Hi, I have found that wooden coffee stirrers a lot more useful. The ones I have are about 7.5"x1/4"x1/16" and are made from birch. They have uniform straight grain and are quite flexible. You can get a box of 1000 for about 6 bucks at Staples, Office Depot, etc. If you look at my build log, I used them for the pump handles on my log pump. Best, Steve justsayrow and FKarl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKarl Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted September 8, 2014 I've been looking for a place to buy the coffee stirrers!! I've actually laminated a solid hull out of Popsicle sticks. Happy with the results so far. Trying to save money right now but trying to further advance my skill set. (Even worked with wet sand at the beach recently). Anyway, it's a very slow process but I'm finding that throwing scale out the window and "scratch building" from an image in my head, I am having a great time. My "sail boat" will end up about a foot long if/when I finish it. Laminating the mast and boom as well. Superglue, hot glue and Popsicle sticks are all I've used so far. It's a ton of sanding, but a very pleasant time sitting on my deck working away. Hadn't seen anything like this done on here before and so I was curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornet Posted September 8, 2014 Share #7 Posted September 8, 2014 (edited) I use them when testing a new batch of paint when I am airbrushing. Spraying onto wood gives a more accurate idea of what the paint looks like on ship's timber than does spraying onto paper. I write on the sticks and keep them as a reference for future painting jobs. I do the same when testing the different colours and shades of wood stain. Edited September 8, 2014 by hornet WackoWolf and Perls 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cristikc Posted September 17, 2014 Share #8 Posted September 17, 2014 Glue sandpapers, cut parts to build different thinks. Very usefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
testazyk Posted September 18, 2014 Share #9 Posted September 18, 2014 What I want to know is how you guys collect so many popsicle sticks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Per Posted September 18, 2014 Share #10 Posted September 18, 2014 What I want to know is how you guys collect so many popsicle sticks! I'm nicking the stirrers from the box by the office coffee machine. Perls 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted September 18, 2014 Share #11 Posted September 18, 2014 They can also be used for building. They are tough and in some cases I have cut them down and used them for side carving. A little stain and they work very well. David B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottRC Posted September 18, 2014 Share #12 Posted September 18, 2014 (edited) I'm more of a fudgesicle man myself..... I have used them to mix epoxy, stir paint, and even make parts from. Depends on the quality. I one built a replica, or an attempt at, a replica of the Mayflower out of them in the 4th grade for a class diorama of the Plymouth Colony. Edited September 18, 2014 by ScottRC Perls 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perls Posted September 19, 2014 Share #13 Posted September 19, 2014 Hi All, Here is a link to a US office supply store for the 7" coffee stir sticks. http://www.ontimesupplies.com/econtstc10c-wooden-stir-sticks-7in-birch-wood-light-wood-10000-per-carton.html Best, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsjax Posted September 19, 2014 Share #14 Posted September 19, 2014 The first model I built was from popsicle sticks. That was about 55 years ago and the model was a small scow I found the plans for in an old book of building projects for boys. The book must have been 30 years old even then. I got the sticks from a local grocery store and it was the only small size wood planks I was aware of at the time. Lots of fun for a kid with no tools and no experience but willing to jump in and start making something. jud 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reklein Posted September 20, 2014 Share #15 Posted September 20, 2014 No reason to not build a whole model from Popsicle sticks. If they can build battleships and castles from matchsticks. The local restaraunt supply store should be able to supply you by the case. Google matchsticks and one can find sites to buy them in bulk and probably likewise for popsicle sticks. OH! just remembered ou can get them at Michael's or similar stores by the bag. Bill mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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