I have been thinking about making walking sticks, I had some ideas already, but no real direction as to what and/or how to use the materials. This gives me a good start. Thanks for the advice, enjoyed watching sir.
That stick at 3:27 is so beautiful! It’s a perfect example of why I love finding pieces that have grown into naturally weird and wonderful shapes rather than buying from a hardware store and carving from there! Thank you so much Dennis for making these videos, I’ve just started here but am now going to watch through your other walking stick videos, as I’ve just made my first attempt (also just released a video about it if you’re interested) so I want to learn some more before my next attempt!!
So happy to have you onboard with my videos, Jason. I made a recent visit your way and really like your latest project. You certainly have plenty of crafty stuff that interest me. Keep on, keeping on!
I found quite a few last camp trip & one log I wanted was too big & in a cave, but I revised my plan & un-wedged it from the rocks & floated it down the river several hundred yards even though only one end floated. Used my dogs leash to drag it to camp, but it is an interesting piece of wood to embellish my camper project.
I always had a interest in walking staffs since a child. I use to watch a elder maje them. Seeing th beautiful stains and pyrography on it. I agree not too many videos on creating a walking staff/cane. So I learned thru doing it. I am happy you created this channel for proper knowledge on walking/staffs etc.
Yes, Ken, the joy of finding the perfect stick is part of the fun of making! I hope you enjoy the upcoming series for creating a walking stick. Thanks for your comment.
I too love a good stick. I have looked for good sticks in Old Jerusalem (Really wanted one from an olive tree for obvious reasons) , Dogubeyazit Turkey (Mount Ararat), South Africa, and Tanzania.
I love collecting and making them. They are easy to sell and fun to make. I plan on showing some of my advanced techniques after the beginning series is done. Thanks for your comment.
Nice introduction Dennis. I'm looking to start making walking sticks, I have made one, so I'm looking forward to any advice you can give. Take care Dennis. Cheers, Huw
If you are using a dremel tool, there's not much difference in the wood you use. Just use any of what is considered hardwoods. Thanks for watching and your comment.
About any of the hardwoods make good candidates for the walking sticks. As you know, in Missouri we have and abundance of hardwoods and there are lots of saplings to choose from. Some people only like the straight stick while others, like myself, prefer those with some curves or natural twists. The main thing is stability and that means nothing less than 1" dia at the tip and 1 1/2 to 2" at top. I just may try making a video on the top 5 woods to use. I like everything outdoors and also arrowhead hunting. Thanks for your comment.
Not sure of what kind of wood that one is. I pick them mostly according to their strength and solidarity then for a more appealing look,. Thanks for your comment.
Is there a wood that doesn't make a good walking stick? Im in the NW and surrounded by Firs and Alder. Just started and found you today. Will subscribe. Thanks!
As a rule, hardwoods are better. As long as the stick is strong and not brittle. Keep in mind, Walking Sticks are not meant to support a lot of weight. That is what canes are for! Walking sticks are more for stabilization and path clearing. That is in my opinion. Thanks for your comment.
Wizard staffs... I just got a semi-crook stick i wanna turn into a walking stick, just dont have the time to wait for it to dry out naturally. (And I live in an apartment, so not kelm, helm, kliyn(?) something...)
I love it when people really make a starter video, that somebody details even the lost basic stuff so that you can start from nothing.
Thanks for the comment. Glad you found it useful.
I could watch this stuff all day, nothing more fun then just picking up cool sticks
I have as much fun collecting as I do making. Thanks for leaving a comment.
That's the worst thing about being an adult. Noone ever comes up to me and says hey check out this cool stick I found
I have been thinking about making walking sticks, I had some ideas already, but no real direction as to what and/or how to use the materials. This gives me a good start. Thanks for the advice, enjoyed watching sir.
You can do it! Thanks for your comment.
That stick at 3:27 is so beautiful!
It’s a perfect example of why I love finding pieces that have grown into naturally weird and wonderful shapes rather than buying from a hardware store and carving from there!
Thank you so much Dennis for making these videos, I’ve just started here but am now going to watch through your other walking stick videos, as I’ve just made my first attempt (also just released a video about it if you’re interested) so I want to learn some more before my next attempt!!
So happy to have you onboard with my videos, Jason. I made a recent visit your way and really like your latest project. You certainly have plenty of crafty stuff that interest me. Keep on, keeping on!
@@OzarkArtsandCrafts Cheers Dennis, likewise!
I found quite a few last camp trip & one log I wanted was too big & in a cave, but I revised my plan & un-wedged it from the rocks & floated it down the river several hundred yards even though only one end floated. Used my dogs leash to drag it to camp, but it is an interesting piece of wood to embellish my camper project.
Sounds interesting. Thanks for commenting.
I always had a interest in walking staffs since a child. I use to watch a elder maje them. Seeing th beautiful stains and pyrography on it. I agree not too many videos on creating a walking staff/cane.
So I learned thru doing it. I am happy you created this channel for proper knowledge on walking/staffs etc.
Happy that you enjoy my channel. Thanks for your comments.
Back when I was really into carving…I used to enjoy looking for that special stick! …that was half the fun! …Take Care!
Yes, Ken, the joy of finding the perfect stick is part of the fun of making! I hope you enjoy the upcoming series for creating a walking stick. Thanks for your comment.
Great video. Thank you, Mr Nolan for taking the time to make your videos. This was exactly what I was looking for.
Glad they are helpful!
Awesome video, helped me a lot.
Glad I could help you. Thanks for your comment.
I like your videos, im a carver ,love it and enjoy other carvers work and ideas, happy Woodrow
Thanks, Leroy. Glad you like them.
I too love a good stick. I have looked for good sticks in Old Jerusalem (Really wanted one from an olive tree for obvious reasons)
, Dogubeyazit Turkey (Mount Ararat), South Africa, and Tanzania.
I love collecting and making them. They are easy to sell and fun to make. I plan on showing some of my advanced techniques after the beginning series is done. Thanks for your comment.
Those are great tips in this video and the series! I like that one that has the beaver gnawing. Very cool!
Glad you like them! Have a blessed day.
Nice introduction Dennis.
I'm looking to start making walking sticks, I have made one, so I'm looking forward to any advice you can give.
Take care Dennis.
Cheers, Huw
Go for it! I hope you enjoy my Series for making walking sticks. Thanks for commenting.
My son in law asked me to make him one, and although I am terrified, I'm gonna do it. Wish we were neighbors, so much I could learn from you.
Hope my videos help. Thanks for you kind comment.
looking forward to watching the next few
Hope to have you back soon. I also enjoy your videos.
Thanks for sharing. It is much appreciated .❤it
You are so welcome!
Thanks Dennis. Very informative.
Glad it was helpful!
Always gotta be a train. 😉
Thanks for the comment.
Nice collection
Thank you, Dr Kash.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Same to you!
how do you go about learning how to identify wood?
Just life's experience out and about plus web searches.
You could explain what wood is easiest to work with and carve
If you are using a dremel tool, there's not much difference in the wood you use. Just use any of what is considered hardwoods. Thanks for watching and your comment.
Thank you Dennis
Welcome. Thanks for leaving a comment.
Could you explain types of wood that are good for walking sticks?
About any of the hardwoods make good candidates for the walking sticks. As you know, in Missouri we have and abundance of hardwoods and there are lots of saplings to choose from. Some people only like the straight stick while others, like myself, prefer those with some curves or natural twists. The main thing is stability and that means nothing less than 1" dia at the tip and 1 1/2 to 2" at top.
I just may try making a video on the top 5 woods to use.
I like everything outdoors and also arrowhead hunting.
Thanks for your comment.
I like that real twisted curly walking stick. What kind of wood is that? Do you know?
Not sure of what kind of wood that one is. I pick them mostly according to their strength and solidarity then for a more appealing look,. Thanks for your comment.
So helpful! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your feedback.
Do you sell them?
Yes, I do. Thanks.
Is there a wood that doesn't make a good walking stick? Im in the NW and surrounded by Firs and Alder. Just started and found you today. Will subscribe. Thanks!
As a rule, hardwoods are better. As long as the stick is strong and not brittle. Keep in mind, Walking Sticks are not meant to support a lot of weight. That is what canes are for! Walking sticks are more for stabilization and path clearing. That is in my opinion. Thanks for your comment.
Wizard staffs...
I just got a semi-crook stick i wanna turn into a walking stick, just dont have the time to wait for it to dry out naturally.
(And I live in an apartment, so not kelm, helm, kliyn(?) something...)
To speed drying process: Remove bark and scan entire length with hair dryer.
great info
Thanks, Luie.
Sorry, I don’t understand what he is saying 😢
Sorry, I'm working on getting a different Mik, maybe that will help.