I don’t read many books Tharg, however I’m flicking through make your own walking stick etc ?, I’ve made a few gun rest, fishing rod rests, and thumb sticks in my time so got a good idea of all the choosing, storing and straightening stuff using steam if need be..
Guess not much interest to you, just trying to give you a reply, as your book pal Georgie recovers from feeling not to good at the moment..
Back soon hopefully Georgie..