Nothing cheating about it at all, Tim. A lot of buyers would grab these dowel-sticks up in a heart beat as opposed to wood with a crook in it. So many don't understand what really attracts a woodworker to the 'character' that we see in wood and they don't feel what we feel when we look at a certain piece of wood and begin to work on it. Those dowels ALSO make great-looking walking sticks and canes. The beauty is there again in the eyes of the beholder... Your work looks great! I am a new subscriber in 2022... :)
No cheating whatsoever my man. My first walking stick was either a dowel or something that had a tapered end maybe for a mop or broom but I found it as a leftover when the construction/maintenance crew for the museum left. I took it home, sanded, stained, and sealed it. I paracord wrapped it on both ends to prevent splitting and added cane tips to use it anywhere and everywhere. I even got to carve my name in Thai on it and it's been my companion for the past 2 years of the pandemic. I've also had the pleasure of carving out a walking stick from the ground up using a sweetgum branch I found and it's also been a rewarding experience!
Cool video. You've inspired me to make my own. On my dirt road we encounter wildlife and this will come in handy. I don't know about carving the guy on top though lol. Blessings
That torched stick is stunning and I almost wouldn't want to carve a top for it. But I'm supposed to be making a cane handle and that's a lovely finish for me to aim for.
Tim, at times I have put a stick in wood hardener standing up and let it soak into the stick a bit so it will be just a little more moisture resistant when being used.
How long is the process, typically? I understand its based on the hardness of the wood, but do you usually get a good soak all the way from the bottom to the top?
I am planning to make a hiking two piece staff out of a dowel. What joint system do you think would be the best? Or is it too much of a weak point to put on a walking stick ( as I plan to use it in a mountain country) If it is possible it would be great because it is really practical to carry that way .
If you use a hardwood dowel it should be fine, just use a quality epoxy. Tree line USA has everything you need, I'm only saying them because they're really the only ones I know.
@aljohnson2439 any hardwood works, it depends more on what you want to do. If you're just making a plain stick, no carving, I'd go with the hardest wood you could, but if you are wanting to carve I'd go with something a little softer. Sumac, poplar, cedar, even pine.
I don’t see it as cheating at all. I don’t have access to woods so I can go and buy dowel rods or 2x2 and round them for sticks I’m 6 ft I like 6 ft sticks
I wouldn't call it cheating lol but I do enjoy using found natural. And as u guys probably know takes months for them to be ready. And you have no guarantee they won't crack. Soo I do plan on getting some of these dowells because I am insanely addicted and want these to work on while I wait lol
What kind of giants are you making walking sticks for, I'm 6'4 and a 4ft stick comes 2 inches above my belly button haha. You'd have to be over 8 feet tall or something, for a 4 ft stick to me too small.
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Nothing cheating about it at all, Tim. A lot of buyers would grab these dowel-sticks up in a heart beat as opposed to wood with a crook in it. So many don't understand what really attracts a woodworker to the 'character' that we see in wood and they don't feel what we feel when we look at a certain piece of wood and begin to work on it. Those dowels ALSO make great-looking walking sticks and canes. The beauty is there again in the eyes of the beholder... Your work looks great! I am a new subscriber in 2022... :)
No cheating whatsoever my man. My first walking stick was either a dowel or something that had a tapered end maybe for a mop or broom but I found it as a leftover when the construction/maintenance crew for the museum left. I took it home, sanded, stained, and sealed it. I paracord wrapped it on both ends to prevent splitting and added cane tips to use it anywhere and everywhere. I even got to carve my name in Thai on it and it's been my companion for the past 2 years of the pandemic. I've also had the pleasure of carving out a walking stick from the ground up using a sweetgum branch I found and it's also been a rewarding experience!
I've made hundreds since this video and they've all turned out pretty good, and I have my personal ones that have went every where with me!
Great information on how to make sticks when you don't have access to the natural unworked materials.
cnick it's me in stock when I was running low! 😉
Thinking smarter not harder. I’m diggin it!
The rod for hanging clothes in a closet also works
Love those canes❤. Great job!
Thank you!
Beautiful sticks, thanks for sharing.
You're welcome!
Cool video. You've inspired me to make my own. On my dirt road we encounter wildlife and this will come in handy. I don't know about carving the guy on top though lol. Blessings
Thank you!
That torched stick is stunning and I almost wouldn't want to carve a top for it. But I'm supposed to be making a cane handle and that's a lovely finish for me to aim for.
Thank you! It takes a little practice, but I prefer this to stain.
Tim, at times I have put a stick in wood hardener standing up and let it soak into the stick a bit so it will be just a little more moisture resistant when being used.
Rick I'm hoping it would harden this pine just a bit so it doesn't nick quite as easy.
How long is the process, typically? I understand its based on the hardness of the wood, but do you usually get a good soak all the way from the bottom to the top?
More useful tips, thanks Tim.
Kenneth you're welcome!
I enjoy going out along the bottom roads looking for the right sapling to make my walking sticks.
I enjoy that myself!
I have the same sander! Gotta love the ol' Black & Decker Sander!
Works well for this!
If find looking for them out in the country side is sometimes as much enjoyment as making the sticks each to their own.
Absolutely, I collect tons of natural sticks, but I also use dowels for a certain type of stick, and to fill some stock.
I'll have to see if you have a video of doing the bamboo or cane. Thanks for the ideas and the info.
I don't think I have one on torching the bamboo, I may have to do one!
@@timpevey868 I Haven't found a video yet on the bamboo, but I wasn't searching specifically for one either.
I'll try to do one soon.
I am planning to make a hiking two piece staff out of a dowel.
What joint system do you think would be the best?
Or is it too much of a weak point to put on a walking stick ( as I plan to use it in a mountain country)
If it is possible it would be great because it is really practical to carry that way .
If you use a hardwood dowel it should be fine, just use a quality epoxy. Tree line USA has everything you need, I'm only saying them because they're really the only ones I know.
I found as long as you don't carve real deep it turns out great
What is the best time 2 look 4 natural sticks?
@aljohnson2439 any hardwood works, it depends more on what you want to do. If you're just making a plain stick, no carving, I'd go with the hardest wood you could, but if you are wanting to carve I'd go with something a little softer. Sumac, poplar, cedar, even pine.
I don’t see it as cheating at all.
I don’t have access to woods so I can go and buy dowel rods or 2x2 and round them for sticks
I’m 6 ft
I like 6 ft sticks
I don't feel like it's cheating at all anymore, I put a lot of work into them and folks have proven to me that they don't mind, so I'm happy! 😁
Great video bro
Thanks Bro!
I wouldn't call it cheating lol but I do enjoy using found natural. And as u guys probably know takes months for them to be ready. And you have no guarantee they won't crack. Soo I do plan on getting some of these dowells because I am insanely addicted and want these to work on while I wait lol
Patience is a virtue, and I'm not virtuous! 😄
Looking forward to how you attached the wee folk
Should be soon.
Not cheating AT ALL!
Your sticks are of your own creation. Cheaters buy a stick and say THEY made it!
Keep sticking!
I love your video production style. I feel like I'm right there beside you. What type of torch is that you showed?
Thanks, that's what I'm going for.
@@timpevey868 Well, you have succeeded then my Friend.
How much do you charge for one of your walking sticks?
Usually roughly $100-$115, then the shipping just depends on where you are located.
@@timpevey868 thank you sir. Those are beautiful.
Thank you!
What kind of stain do you use on your cane
I don't stain, I burn them with a torch, it takes practice! 😊
nice work were do you get the wood dole
I usually get mine at Home Depot, just because it's closest to me, but Lowe's carries them also.
Lowe's doesn't carry Oak in 48 inch L. The best you can get from Lowe's is a Poplar (wood hardness of 540) dowel at 48" L
wow!
Thanks!
It is not cheating it is what I call working smarter not harder...
Yes Sir, a theory I follow regularly! 😁
What kind of giants are you making walking sticks for, I'm 6'4 and a 4ft stick comes 2 inches above my belly button haha.
You'd have to be over 8 feet tall or something, for a 4 ft stick to me too small.
I make them from 3ft to 6ft, you never know who ya gonna run up on, from Bilbo to Bubba! 😁😂
@@timpevey868 Haha good point, I was looking at your videos because I'm interested in making some walking sticks, they are really helpful, thanks.
Thanks! You're welcome!
Tim, have you ever used any closet rods? I have a couple of them out in my shop and have no other use for them. I might just give them a try.
Ray Scrafield I did works awesome
Your. Making. Sticks. I. Guess except. Not. Seeing. Anything. At. All. Only. A. Few. Words can. Be. Heard. That’s it Maybe. You. Can redo it. Thanks for. Trying
Are you having problems with your audio or the way I speak?