I live in a pretty neighborhood. I often go for walks in the neighborhood. Sometimes I find branches that have been trimmed from trees. If the branches look like they could be made into clubs, I bring them home. I make sure I have a pair of roughly the same size. Here is a picture of my branches.
From left to right: Eucalyptus Paniculata, Eucalyptus Grandis, Araucaria Columnaris. The next pair of branches come from a leguminous plant with yellow flowers. I think it is a cassia of some sort. The last two branches has me stumped. They come from a large tree with pink flowers and palmate leaves. You can see a picture of the flowers and leaves below.
If anybody can help me to identify this plant, I would really appreciate it.
I am like the proverbial surfer who spends his life searching for the perfect wave. In my case, I am searching for the perfect clubs to maximize the therapeutic benefits (stress relief and relaxation). My requirements are as follows:
I need to wait a few weeks for the branches to dry out before I cut them into clubs. But I will post my progress.
I am like the proverbial surfer who spends his life searching for the perfect wave. In my case, I am searching for the perfect clubs to maximize the therapeutic benefits (stress relief and relaxation). My requirements are as follows:
- I must be able to swing the clubs comfortably without interruption for an extended period of time. In my case, this means an upper weight limit of about 1.2 kg.
- The clubs must have a nice swinging action. Slender clubs fit the bill.
- The clubs must not be longer than 70 cm. Long clubs collide with each other when doing double inner or outer mills.
- In order to meet the above 3 requirements, the timber density has to be as high as possible. The eucalyptus and the araucaria have a higher density than the cassia and the mystery tree, so they are the better candidates for making my perfect clubs.
I need to wait a few weeks for the branches to dry out before I cut them into clubs. But I will post my progress.