'Crabtree' shot Tube

[Bob Brookes]

Last week I was fortunate to obtain a BB shot tube created by Paul Cook, depicting an image from the cover of The Whopper. Today I have just received another shot tube made by Paul Cook, this one depicting that iconic Mr Crabtree image from Bernard Venables' famous book.

It goes well with the float I had gifted to me by Micky, having the same ink drawing on it. Needless to say I am rather chuffed.

[Cane]

An amazing piece of work by Paul. Love the graphics. That should hold a few BB’s.
I wondered if it was modelled on a four bore cartridge? Looks like it would fit nicely in a punt gun!

[Hovis]

Wonderful Bob. Thinking of making a few of these, could you measure the diameter of the bamboo for me?

And no...they won't look half as good as those.

[Bob Brookes]

Wonderful Bob. Thinking of making a few of these, could you measure the diameter of the bamboo for me?

And no...they won't look half as good as those.

Approximately 1.25" O/Dia

[Bob Brookes]

An amazing piece of work by Paul. Love the graphics. That should hold a few BB’s.
I wondered if it was modelled on a four bore cartridge? Looks like it would fit nicely in a punt gun!

You could be right

[Bob Brookes]

A photo' of the shot tube, a float and the inspiration of them both.

[Hovis]

A photo' of the shot tube, a float and the inspiration of them both.

Thanks Bob. Guess you'll not be out in the trent for a bit, it's over in a few places.

[Jeremy Croxall]

What a lovely pair Bob!

[Liphook]

Very nice indeed

[Hovis]

Wonderful Bob. Thinking of making a few of these, could you measure the diameter of the bamboo for me?

And no...they won't look half as good as those.

Approximately 1.25" O/Dia

Actually looking at the close ups it seems the tube isn't bamboo but turned wood? Oak possible?