50 Things to Make with a Broken Hockey Stick

I bought this book because I have a collection of unused and broken hockey sticks that I wanted to turn into a useful tool or cool decoration. I've seen a few ideas from the different ice rinks I've visited, but I wanted more options... and I couldn't think of something original.This book is aim for those who love being crafty and resourceful. I would recommend it for those who seem to accumulate more sticks than they can use, or simply want to add a hockey theme to a room. The projects range in difficulty and the number of sticks required.I also see this as a good silent auction item (at hockey tournaments) or a gift for a hockey player.Pros and Cons:+ The author puts himself in the book: This is not a book full of blueprints and detailed engineering, he explains each craft like a teacher would to a student... and he even adds humor to it.+ Pictures are hand drawings: It adds to the handy-man, crafty feel. And it makes the book more "personal" (for lack of a better word) instead of being perfect and precise.- If there was anything I'd improve to this book, it'd be the number of "things". Don't get me wrong, 50 is a lot of projects to explain and write about; but I ALMOST felt I was done with the book when I skimmed through it for ideas. BUT in combining those 50 ideas with what I have seen, I was able to brainstorm more projects. I know there can be an expansion, but encouraging creativity is what the book is meant to do, and it did just that.I highly recommend this book. If you're like me, crafty and love to play hockey, you'll want this book in your collection. I don't regret my purchase one bit. I look forward to constructing some of the projects listed in this book.

cool ideas. just need a little know how to make them real

I didn't stop laughing. Manchester has captured the true spirit of the great land of the north with this incredibly funny, belly bursting and gut wrenching account of the one implement that truly unites all Canadians into one people. Though it also has significance and great meaning and laughter to share with those folks down below the 49 th, you'll be yucking it up long after boxing day.

The guy's a genius! It's hilarious! Buy this book!