My Step-Son Jeff spent some time at our House this year and discovered (and enjoyed) the satisfaction a simple Back Scratcher offers! The one that we have, use, and love I made in 1979 (the rough looking one in the second picture)... I've had to change the 'blade' on it several times, most recently in 2022 but it still "reaches the spot"... I decided to make Jeff one of his own for his Home... The newest version was made from a scrap of Tiger Wood and the handle was rounded over to fit better in the hand... Couldn't be simpler, but it's something EVERYBODY can appreciate! 20 December 2025
Mike, in Concord, NH - A candle loses none of its flame by lighting another candle...
I had to go measure them Barb, I just used the scrap that was found... The first one was 17", the new one close to (but not quite) 18 1/2" Somewhere between 16" and 18" I suspect would be more than adequate! Here is a close-up of the blade attachment... This time, the end of the piece itself was sanded to 45°. the end cut off, a slot cut with the Scroll Saw, and the piece was glued into the slot... The fit was VERY good, so I'm not really too concerned about it coming loose... And if by mischance it falls and breaks out, it's very simple to replace...
Mike, in Concord, NH - A candle loses none of its flame by lighting another candle...
I guess arm length and shoulder mobility are potential factors too. Have to get this on my list of projects - might get bumped toward the top for the simplicity factor!
This Gift was given on Christmas Eve... Jeff loved it!! Jim J. : I made one like that when I was a kid, put about 30 nails through the end of a piece of strapping... To this day, I have no idea how I put all those nails through the wood without splitting it?!!
Mike, in Concord, NH - A candle loses none of its flame by lighting another candle...
