50 Things to Make with a Broken Hockey Stick by Peter Manchester

50 Things to Make with a Broken Hockey Stick by Peter Manchester

Author:Peter Manchester [Manchester, Peter]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: HUM013000, CRA042000, SPO020000
Publisher: Goose Lane Editions
Published: 2002-03-14T16:00:00+00:00


25. Japanese Sandals

These will probably be the most uncomfortable sandals you’ve ever worn, but there must be something attractive about them because they are sold in abundance in Japan, where they are called geta. All you need are a bunch of hockey sticks and some fabric or soft rope to make the foot straps. If you are into big-time suffering, use scratchy hemp cord.

Determine the size before you start; the sandal should be an inch longer than the designated foot and about 5" across (5 sticks, wide side up). Any wood joined in butcher-block fashion goes together better if you run it through a joiner before glueing. Use a good wood glue and secure the soles with clamps until the glue hardens. Each sandal requires two uprights, an inch or two tall, glued and screwed onto the bottoms. Walking in these sandals requires a rocking gait, so these pieces should not be placed too close to the centre. Use a 3/8" bit to drill the thong attachment holes. Get the intended feet on the bases and mark the hole placement: one between the big toe and second toe and two back by the arch. Make a Y out of your fabric or soft rope and insert the ends into the holes in the platform, knotting them underneath to hold them in place.



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