I enjoyed watching this one, Stephen, especially since I have a few deer antlers lying around, and thanks for sharing the link to treelineusa. Keep on, keeping on!
I often build some walking/shooting sticks with antlers tops. Maybe antlers fork or shed antlers eye sproud with head bases as pummel knobs as well. The material porous inside I stabilize by synthetic two components Resin before drilling. Nearly unbreakable...
Thanks for the tips. I'm not familiar with glass pins. Where do you get them? I've never had any problems with the holes for the strap and having a staff break. I suppose if you drill too big of a hole or it's a natural weak spot in the staff then that could be a problem.
Hard part is finding a good and that impacts the ground. I utilize a antique hole that the spade bit either broke off or wore off, it's been on my walking stick Shepherd's staff for almost 10 years and tell you the truth it doesn't look any different than when I first put it on except maybe a little smoother
That was a really great end result, thank you for sharing! Would you recommend epoxy resin as the best glue to attach the handle to the stick or would other wood glues work? I’m a newbie walking stick maker (just uploaded a video of my first attempt, I’d love to see your thoughts if you have time) and looking to learn more before my next attempt!
I think epoxy would be best since the hiking stick will be outdoors and subject to the elements, but there may be other glues out there that might work too. Let me know if you discover any new glues that might work.
Thanks for the comment! I notice the smell when I drill, but I also turn antler on the lathe and never smell it then because I have the dust collector turned on. If you have a fan or dust collector it's really not that bad. when carving antler, I generally try to do it outside with my fan blowing across the work area.
I could probably do that if I had $30,000 worth of power tools to do most of the work for me, but I don’t, so let’s see you do the same job with just hand held power tools, then I’ll be impressed.
Good point! It's very doable with a hand drill and orbital sander. Just try to get the hole as straight as possible. There again, it doesn't have to be perfect.
I got a bunch of walking sticks and I got a bunch of deer antlers. What a combination. I love it!! Can't wait to get started!!!! Great idea
thanks for watching! Have fun!
I love these kinds of videos.I have antlers, I have walking sticks that have twists from vines. Can’t wait to try this
Thanks for the comment! I love working with antler. I've got a new antler carving video I'm working on that may be coming out next week.
I subscribed I believe, look forward to seeing that
Thank you for your time, nice work.
Thanks for watching!
Impressive for sure ..Very nice addition to a walking stick ..Excellent demo ..Thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great work. That antler had a really pretty texture to it.
Thanks, John! Yeah, I had to purchase this antler from a supplier, but it turned out looking nice.
I enjoyed watching this one, Stephen, especially since I have a few deer antlers lying around, and thanks for sharing the link to treelineusa. Keep on, keeping on!
Thanks for watching! It was a fun project to make. I love the unique character of deer antler. Although it can be a challenge to work with sometimes.
That vidio was just what I was looking for and its gave me a few Tips but not only that it showed a craftperson at his work.
Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad the video was helpful.
If you mix your epoxy in a Ziploc baggie you can snip off a corner of the bag and use it fill the holes
Thank you! That sounds like a great tip.
Love these Antler projects! Thanks Stephen - Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Merry Christmas and thanks for watching!
Great looking stick
Thank you!
Looks great! Greet job my friend!
Thanks for watching!
I often build some walking/shooting sticks with antlers tops. Maybe antlers fork or shed antlers eye sproud with head bases as pummel knobs as well. The material porous inside I stabilize by synthetic two components Resin before drilling. Nearly unbreakable...
Very cool! Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas!
Also I'm using fibre glass pins instead of metal Bolts, nearly 3 inches in lengh and metal (brass, copper or stainless steel) covers.
Thanks for the tips. I'm not familiar with glass pins. Where do you get them? I've never had any problems with the holes for the strap and having a staff break. I suppose if you drill too big of a hole or it's a natural weak spot in the staff then that could be a problem.
How many people could SMELL that antler being sanded with that disc sander?
It wasn't too bad. I try to do my sanding outside, but yes, it's not a pleasant smell.
Me!
Thought i did but no🤔i just Farted
Hard part is finding a good and that impacts the ground. I utilize a antique hole that the spade bit either broke off or wore off, it's been on my walking stick Shepherd's staff for almost 10 years and tell you the truth it doesn't look any different than when I first put it on except maybe a little smoother
Thanks for the comment!
Very nice work. If I could make one suggestion, using a slower setting epoxy would give you more working time and a stronger join.
Thanks for the suggestion! Good idea.
If you put some painter's tape around the edge of the parts being glued, it makes cleaning up the squeeze out easier.
That was a really great end result, thank you for sharing!
Would you recommend epoxy resin as the best glue to attach the handle to the stick or would other wood glues work?
I’m a newbie walking stick maker (just uploaded a video of my first attempt, I’d love to see your thoughts if you have time) and looking to learn more before my next attempt!
I think epoxy would be best since the hiking stick will be outdoors and subject to the elements, but there may be other glues out there that might work too. Let me know if you discover any new glues that might work.
@@fouroakscrafts7240 Ahh that makes sense, thank you for the advice, I’ll let you know if I find anything better 👍
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas!
Cool rasp, need one of those, lol
Not much experience working with antler. I only know it stinks when you grind or drill through it. As a wood turner, I should give it a try.
Thanks for the comment! I notice the smell when I drill, but I also turn antler on the lathe and never smell it then because I have the dust collector turned on. If you have a fan or dust collector it's really not that bad. when carving antler, I generally try to do it outside with my fan blowing across the work area.
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Not sure what you're asking. Can you rephrase your question?
I can smell that sanded antler now!
LOL - I definitely recommend doing any antler sanding outside and preferably with some fans blowing.
6:44 I would never drill holes through any sticks for straps. It's a intended breaking point. No Sir.
Why can I smell this video?! LMAO !
Yes, that can be a challenge sometimes. I like to have a fan blowing across the carving area and I like to do this outdoors if I can.
I could probably do that if I had $30,000 worth of power tools to do most of the work for me, but I don’t, so let’s see you do the same job with just hand held power tools, then I’ll be impressed.
Not everyone has a drill press, do this with a cordless drill,and an orbital handheld sander.
Good point! It's very doable with a hand drill and orbital sander. Just try to get the hole as straight as possible. There again, it doesn't have to be perfect.
Just keep in mind as great as the antler looks, conversely the smell of drilling/sawing/ dremmeling antler is vile and nasty so have ventilation.
Now if this was me i would have my fingers glued to my nose and be in emergency and the stick stuck to my hand permanently!! ,🇨🇦😁