The commercial wood for the Indian club, Plate IV, ismaple. Oak works well, and so do most hard woods. For those who like something a little out of the ordinary, stock for a pair of clubs can be built up, using many combinations of woods, Fig. 31.
Indian Clubs 49Plate IV.
The stock is 3 3/4"x3 3/4" xi9".
Fig. 31. Built Up Model.Fig. 31. Built Up Model.
Indian Clubs 47Plate III.
Indian Clubs 48Fig. 32.
(a) Rough to 3 9/16" in diameter, (b) cut to length, leaving a diameter of 1" at each end. Fig. 30 illustrates the method for locating the various diameters at the correct points, (c) Rough out the shape with a gouge, then (d) fit to the templet with a scraper, Fig. 32. The templet rests on each end of 1" diameter. Sandpaper and finish according to the wood used. (SeeFinishing, page 33.)