30 years ago, my son and I were walking in our woods and I cut out two young hardwood trees for walking sticks. I peeled the bark off mine and left it on my sons. Mine lasted about 12 years and I just called him in California and he still has his. It's as hard as steel now. He's been a Marine since 2009. Thought I'd add, we let them dry naturally and his never cracked a bit
I don't peel mine anymore, either. I do have a peeled Ginkgo biloba staff I "made" during a Field Biology class in HS that's lasted 25 years but I did use guitar strings to reinforce the bottom crack.
I've been doing this sort of thing for many years, here's one of my favorite tips for you, cut your saplings after the leaves fall off and cut them much longer than needed, keep them for at least a full year before you remove the bark, boiled linseed oil is my choice to seal the ends
I cut sticks year round, dry them with a heat gun or open flame, to straighten/ dry them. Apply clear coat. I make them for walking sticks and Escrima practice batons. Most of them last awhile and are hard and solid with good weight
Thank you for making this video, it’s always good to see the full process, plus I really like the idea of cleanly taking the bark off so there is almost a modern feel to the end stick. If you’re interested I’d love to see your thoughts on my first attempt on a walking stick (video just released on my channel)
What color live tree down when you can get a dry Dead branch my thought is that everybody get upset of people cutting the forest what do you think he’s boing?
Because many trees will grow right back? Coppicing is a thing, as is getting rid of trees growing next to one's foundation. Black Locust can grow 12' a year after being cut clean to the ground. My poor fence knows this from experience.
I use hazel wood and I cut it in the winter then the wood is seasoned for a year. Hazel is good because it re- grows very quickly it's called coppicing.
@@theodorehowe2262Honestly, Uke makes a good point. Sure it's nice to have a well made heirloom stick but, if you can make your own, then why does it matter? It's the same question I ask about specific stave finishes. If you can refinish it or make a new one...do you really need to use Polyurethane floor seal?
@@elzbietadobrowolska9200Blackthorn, virtually any oak, olive, yew, etc. Basically any moderately hard wood will work, even Hazel or Filberts work fine.
Thanks for the video….though I thought that fellow was right about cutting down that living tree. I felt myself involuntarily cringe watching you. I believe you forgot to mention what that black dip was. I’d really be interested in knowing that if you wouldn’t mind responding.
You knew this would bring out the saps, I mean tree huggers. But like the rest of mankind, I am sure you ignore them too! You can responsibly find these saplings
It's all fine and dandy when it's one person doing it. What if theres 100,000 people cutting down hardwood saplings to make a profit? I am in no way a sap, but responsible woodworkers source their products from fresh dead fall, not from young saplings.
Not really true 😂 it’s best to cut in winter for the reason you stated. However, it’s always best to cut it when you find it for 2 main reasons. Firstly if you leave it till winter you can bet your bottom dollar you won’t be able to find it again! And secondly there’s a very good chance some other sticky will have found it and had it away😂😂
Your long and detailed explanation as if you are doing a very big and difficult job is interesting.I must say that the work done has no special features for me. I could easily do the same with a simple knife, hand drill and a piece of broken glass. Every job is good, but there is no need to strain.
لكل شئ شئ فلئن فعلت ماتقول قلت الجوده فالادوات التى يستخدمها هذ الرجل توفر عليه مجهودا شاقا وتحافظ على قوام العصا اكثر من اى شئ اخر فيمكن للزجاج ان يجرح العصا او يعيق شكلها ويسوءه
Ma stiamo scherzando? Cioè io penso che questi video dovrebbero andare in una classifica a parte e non mischiarli con altri fatti da professionisti perché tu fino a quando non finisce non sai di cosa si tratta per cui far sprecare tutto questo tempo per delle assurdità simili che io costruivo all'età di 6 anni , non mi sembra corretto. Invito pertanto gli organi preposti a segnalare questi video con una sigla di riconoscimento così sappiamo da subito il livello del contenuto. Fortunatamente ho velocizzato quindi l ho fatto durare 1 minuto.
Cut the tree off at the base to coppice the tree. Cut with the saw to the side of the body. If you, cut with right hand, right leg supports the branch saw to the side.
Why did you only sand parts of the stick & only rubbed shellac into half of it too? Was it a video of how to try to make a walking sick for lazy people? What a waste of a tree!!
So, you cut down green living saplings to make walking sticks? I'm sure if you look about 5 minutes harder, you'd find fresh dead fall and not kill a young tree to make a profit.
@@mzondi1970 so, let's just say that every wood worker near forests goes out and cuts, let's say 10 saplings a week, to make canes and walking sticks. That's 40 trees a month for just 1 wood worker. I know at least 10 cane makers. That's 400 a month. It grows exponentially every person that salvages live wood. You can't be ok with that.
A lot of unsubstantiated assumptions there don't you think? It's like AL Gore and his rationale for abandoning incandescent light bulbs for fluorescent.
Enjoyed watching your video. Walking sticks are my main thingy and always looking for new ideas.
thanks
30 years ago, my son and I were walking in our woods and I cut out two young hardwood trees for walking sticks. I peeled the bark off mine and left it on my sons. Mine lasted about 12 years and I just called him in California and he still has his. It's as hard as steel now. He's been a Marine since 2009. Thought I'd add, we let them dry naturally and his never cracked a bit
Thanks, nice story
I don't peel mine anymore, either. I do have a peeled Ginkgo biloba staff I "made" during a Field Biology class in HS that's lasted 25 years but I did use guitar strings to reinforce the bottom crack.
I've been doing this sort of thing for many years, here's one of my favorite tips for you, cut your saplings after the leaves fall off and cut them much longer than needed, keep them for at least a full year before you remove the bark, boiled linseed oil is my choice to seal the ends
Thanks for sharing!
😊😊
🎉
calrgomm9699, I agree, this cat is cutting the sticks too short, thought he has presented a good project otherwise.
Nice Work. Very well presented, Thanks
Thanks
Nice job......you show each step so it is easy to follow ! I enjoyed watching ! Good looking walking stick !
Thank you!
I like the rack you used for sanding
Thanks
I cut sticks year round, dry them with a heat gun or open flame, to straighten/ dry them. Apply clear coat. I make them for walking sticks and Escrima practice batons. Most of them last awhile and are hard and solid with good weight
Nice work. Have you ever tried fractal burning a walking stick? I think they look nice.
Nice video👍
What is the black liquid that dip your walking stick into?
I use a a tool handle dip from the hardware stire
Thank you for making this video, it’s always good to see the full process, plus I really like the idea of cleanly taking the bark off so there is almost a modern feel to the end stick.
If you’re interested I’d love to see your thoughts on my first attempt on a walking stick (video just released on my channel)
Thank’s for the comment, will check it out
@@kimmonsworld Cheers!
Восхитительно! Просто восхитительно!
Super magnífico trabajo maestro un saludo desde España Sevilla
Alfonso ,para que se usa ese palo,Gracias !!
That's 25 minutes of my life that I won't get back!
😂
FFW…
you knew....
0 xd
Yeah and you've not much time left I see.
💞very good amazing beautiful works my friend 🌹from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰💛
Thank you
What is the correct kind of sander to buy? Orbital?
I use a orbital sander, and 80 grit, 100 grit, and 120 grit sand paper
Great video! Thankx .
Good job. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing.
What's the length of this stick. Great skill though❤
I make 3 lengths which are approximately 4, 5, and 6’.
What did you gain with all the shop work rather than cutting the stick to the desired length in the woods and continue on your walk?
Money? I am thinking he might be selling the finished product.
what stops the bark from falling off in 6 months?
I use Slack finish
What color live tree down when you can get a dry Dead branch my thought is that everybody get upset of people cutting the forest what do you think he’s boing?
Because many trees will grow right back? Coppicing is a thing, as is getting rid of trees growing next to one's foundation.
Black Locust can grow 12' a year after being cut clean to the ground. My poor fence knows this from experience.
Art work 🙏🙏🙏🌿🌿🌿
The jigs a good 👍 idea 💡
That's interesting content !
I use hazel wood and I cut it in the winter then the wood is seasoned for a year. Hazel is good because it re- grows very quickly it's called coppicing.
What did you dip it in ?
" tool handle dip"
What are you dipping the end in
I use a dip called Plastic dip
There’s no right or wrong way to make a good walking stick, it’s choosing the right type of wood which will last the longest.
Why does it have to last ?
@@ukestudio3002
When you create a walking stick wouldn’t you want it to last a long time?
@theodorehowe2262 what european wood would you suggest as best?
@@theodorehowe2262Honestly, Uke makes a good point. Sure it's nice to have a well made heirloom stick but, if you can make your own, then why does it matter?
It's the same question I ask about specific stave finishes. If you can refinish it or make a new one...do you really need to use Polyurethane floor seal?
@@elzbietadobrowolska9200Blackthorn, virtually any oak, olive, yew, etc. Basically any moderately hard wood will work, even Hazel or Filberts work fine.
Hope his wife don't catch him cutting up her good wash cloth 😮
Thanks for the video….though I thought that fellow was right about cutting down that living tree. I felt myself involuntarily cringe watching you. I believe you forgot to mention what that black dip was. I’d really be interested in knowing that if you wouldn’t mind responding.
I think he said it’s the plastic dip for coating handles.
Kimmon, what is the dip you are using for the end?
He used a black coloured tool-handle dip. I've mostly seen orange, red, or yellow colours.You can find it in hardware stores.
25минут.....
Толи я слишком тупой, то ли юмор слишком крутой.
Где смеяться?
a serious achievement from a ten years old child... congrat.
Haha, although I'd say a little younger.
Can’t stop laughing. But you are right
I like your english’s
Nice jop
Nice what wood?
I like red oak if possible.
What kind of tree was the sapling you cut?
I don't cut down trees. I use dead branches.
What kind of wood are you using?
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You knew this would bring out the saps, I mean tree huggers. But like the rest of mankind, I am sure you ignore them too! You can responsibly find these saplings
It's all fine and dandy when it's one person doing it. What if theres 100,000 people cutting down hardwood saplings to make a profit? I am in no way a sap, but responsible woodworkers source their products from fresh dead fall, not from young saplings.
WTF!! You cut wood in the summer …. That’s totally wrong !!! You have so mutch sap in the wood !!! Only cut sticks in the wintertime!!!!
Not really true 😂 it’s best to cut in winter for the reason you stated. However, it’s always best to cut it when you find it for 2 main reasons. Firstly if you leave it till winter you can bet your bottom dollar you won’t be able to find it again! And secondly there’s a very good chance some other sticky will have found it and had it away😂😂
It's fine. Just take longer to dry.
What you dipped it into blackish dark blusish liquid what was it you did not explained
I thought it is illegal to cut trees in the forest preserves or woods. Unless you you own the property?
Это все серьезно, целых 25 минут?
Good..thanks.
Can't believe i watched that
What wood is this please
I use oak
What wood ??
Iam used your video for short film.
How do you get permission to use the woods? In my area it is all private property and I don’t know how to get a location for getting saplings
just ask the owner
I wish it was that simple. Plots are not easily marked by ownership,at least done in my local area
It’s my property
@@kimmonwaldruff2397 oh. That was not clear from the video!
@@BingWatcherDoes it need to be?
Maybe it would be better not to cut the whole small tree, but only one branch of a bigger one...
Need to build yourself a shave horse, makes life alot simpler.......ATB
its just still a stick? bit of bark left on top and a string .😂
👍👍👍❤❤❤
No wonder trees hate people. Cutting down baby trees. Never leave trees just live in peace. St.Paul,Minnesota.
Слишком короткое видео. Необходимо более подробно описать процесс изготовления.
Que proyecto tan fascinante😑
Your long and detailed explanation as if you are doing a very big and difficult job is interesting.I must say that the work done has no special features for me. I could easily do the same with a simple knife, hand drill and a piece of broken glass. Every job is good, but there is no need to strain.
لكل شئ شئ فلئن فعلت ماتقول قلت الجوده فالادوات التى يستخدمها هذ الرجل توفر عليه مجهودا شاقا وتحافظ على قوام العصا اكثر من اى شئ اخر فيمكن للزجاج ان يجرح العصا او يعيق شكلها ويسوءه
Ma stiamo scherzando? Cioè io penso che questi video dovrebbero andare in una classifica a parte e non mischiarli con altri fatti da professionisti perché tu fino a quando non finisce non sai di cosa si tratta per cui far sprecare tutto questo tempo per delle assurdità simili che io costruivo all'età di 6 anni , non mi sembra corretto. Invito pertanto gli organi preposti a segnalare questi video con una sigla di riconoscimento così sappiamo da subito il livello del contenuto. Fortunatamente ho velocizzato quindi l ho fatto durare 1 minuto.
¿¡Por qué madera retorcida!?
All the gear but no idea. Don't work green wood.
If this is occupational therapy recommended by the doctor to get him out of drug hell, then ok. Although I feel sorry for the visited young tree.
Don't you let it dry? and use a rubber tip not dip it in whatever you dipped it in.
Что вы со своими посохами делаете,неужели покупают?
The video recording quality is nice, but the subject is ridiculous. Why use such complex tools in a situation where one sharp knife is enough.
yes !!!!!
Зачем это нужно ?
Чтобы ходить
Cut the tree off at the base to coppice the tree. Cut with the saw to the side of the body. If you, cut with right hand, right leg supports the branch saw to the side.
I managed a few minutes, what a load of dribble,
Why did you only sand parts of the stick & only rubbed shellac into half of it too? Was it a video of how to try to make a walking sick for lazy people? What a waste of a tree!!
A tenderfoot cuts off a tree 2’ above ground.
Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
He doesn't claim to be a bush crafter.
why cut living green trees? too bad
I have acres of woods and usually do use dead or downed trees but sometimes there is an exception.
wtf did you even dip it in?? You never said!!
" tool handle dip"
The hate comments here are pure effin gold! 😂😂😂
Try ASMR VIDEO
Heights is not a word. The word you meant is height.
Redios, qué tontá.
Y habrá gente que lo compre
So, you cut down green living saplings to make walking sticks? I'm sure if you look about 5 minutes harder, you'd find fresh dead fall and not kill a young tree to make a profit.
It's probably his land do what he wants on his land and it looks like there's plenty of good growth in that area
@@mzondi1970 so, let's just say that every wood worker near forests goes out and cuts, let's say 10 saplings a week, to make canes and walking sticks. That's 40 trees a month for just 1 wood worker. I know at least 10 cane makers. That's 400 a month. It grows exponentially every person that salvages live wood. You can't be ok with that.
A lot of unsubstantiated assumptions there don't you think? It's like AL Gore and his rationale for abandoning incandescent light bulbs for fluorescent.
@@edlively2616 there is truth to what I say though.
I cut saplings every day and let them lay .
Нужно много ума сгубить дуб , исцарапать деревцо и выдать палку за шедевр !
Google or whatever won't even let me spell the word you used.
Why do you go straight to wheelchairs
Это шутка?
Ça ne casse pas trois pattes à un canard!,,
oui
After I saw you cut down a live tree rather then look for a fallen one I turned you off. Big turn off.
Entire cities are built using wood cut from live trees. Grow up and see how the real world works.
Turn you ass of
So slow
Why do people like this think that their sad little lives have any interest or entertainment value I cannot imagine
You watched it 😅
Jerk who are you
not good
I burned stick and than to grind. It got nice colour too..after grind coating with oil mixed with beeswax.greetings