Hi Dave, Just discovered you,watched all your videos in 1go. Well impressed sir,great content & very informative.I'm 61, always been interested in sticks & canes,made a few in my time. Have moved around a lot over the years & have never been setteled enough to set up a proper workshop. Retired now & am determined to set 1 up now.Your videos have re-kindled my interest in the craft sir,I shall be out & about next week searching for suitable material. (Spoilt for choice up here in Wales)! Look forward to more great videos Dave,Regards, Chris.
Hi Dave, I just want to thank you for so generously sharing all of your hard-earned knowledge, experience and tricks of the stick making trade. I've watched all 8 of your videos, in a single sitting, and was very impressed at how thoroughly you explained the finer points of this craft. I was also impressed with the finished sticks you used as examples, you are quite the craftsman. I now have a greater appreciation for well-made 'sticks'. All the best, Ty.
Hi Ty thank you for your comments I was so impressed that i have shared then with a forum on facebook its a good chatty forum called Stickmakers and Suppliers worth a look. Dave
Sir, you are an absolute master of your craft and your videos are a delight to watch (all very Jack Hargreaves and 'Out of Town/Old Country'). NEVER stop making the videos, Dave. Thank you for all of the time and effort you clearly go to. If I only do one thing this year, it'll be to put one of your wonderful creations into my hands. Warmest regards Rob
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us all and taking the time to make and upload your videos on here Dave, I have enjoyed every one so far, you are a true professional at making walking sticks.I have pottered on with stick making for a few years and I'm getting better by learning from people like yourself, I have got a couple of books on this craft but you can't beat video tutorials to show how to do things like this.I made a terrible mistake a few years ago by putting a load of hazel and holly in my loft to season, I just went up a few weeks ago to get a few to work on and they are riddled with woodworm ! .. If that wasn't bad enough, the woodworm has spread into my roof joists, so it looks like the blighters must have been laid dormant in a bit of dead area on a would be knob stick. I am taking extra care now to cut and drill any soft or old bits out before storing fresh sticks in my shed in case they are infested.Do you know of any prevention to spray or brush onto the sticks to be stored ? I was thinking methylated spirits or jeyes fluid ? .. I allways coat the cut areas with varnish to stop cracking occurring, but there's not much info in books or internet about woodworm prevention in stick making.Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated.
+Margaret Moore Hi Magraret. Woodworm is every Stick makers worst enemy, luckily I have not had any. My sticks when cut are kept in a small shed for a year, then they go into a steamer to be straightened. After going through the steamer everyone is steralized and only then can they remain in my work shop to finish drying out. Some have been in there for years and no problem. But to answer your question, I would use a wood worm killer liquid and paint the blocks and sticks and store them away from old wood. Most Hardware shops sell wood worm killer,If I can be of any more help email me Dave
Thank you for all the videos I watched all of them in one sitting. Brilliant and very helpful as I am just starting to make my first stick. Starting with a thumb stick but would like to progress to more types of sticks. ones again BIG THANKYOU.
Hi Dave,love your videos very informative,ive started to make a few sticks myself out of blackthorn and holly best wishes from caerphilly South Wales 👍😁
+MrJpb2000 Hi. If the horn has a rough outer surface use a medium cut file to remove the crusty layer, or a finer file if the surface is clean and file down to the shank. Finish with differant grades of wet and dry paper and finally polish with brasso or tcut to bring out the final shine.Dave
Hi again Dave...thank you for answering my other questions. My next question is am I able to varnish over a hazel stick which I have already coated with teak oil?
They say the height of the market stick is when your elbow is at right angles to your body. But I do prefer them slightly taller. Always use longer sticks than you think. Only cut them carefully once they are sold. Dave
Hi Dave...is it possible to put a collar onto a stick after the joint has been made? (i.e. a silver collar on top of an already made stag antler stick, over the joint?). If so, how & where would you purchase such a collar?
Hi The only thing i can suggest is ether take it apart and fit a solid band,or a silver strip of silver raped around the joint and pined. try to find a silver smith.Dave
Hi Collars come in different sizes so you need the one just a bit smaller than the joint,Make a good dry fit joint then reduse the out side diameterso the collar fits and glue up Dave
hey Dave its been a while sinse ya last video,,hope you are well and hope we see more of ya videos maybe one showing a twisted stick ehh lol ATB Richie
two quick question please Sir 1 I got some deer antler which are very nobble and rough whats the best method of smoothing the antler down so its comfy in the hand 2 best method for or application for polishing Sir kind regards Jay
+The Suffolk Jay Hi Jay It sounds like you have roe deer antler they have a rough and pearly surface, use a medium cut file followed by a fine cut then very fine wet and dry. to get a good shine on the white you expose use Brasso or Tcut.Dave
+woodlandsticks Good Morning Dave yes its roe deer I should have mentioned that lol Thank You the reply Sir and advice just one thing is that a Suffolk Or Norfolk accent ok Thank u Kind regards Jay
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Thank you Dave, I really appreciate your show.
Hi Dave, Just discovered you,watched all your videos in 1go. Well impressed sir,great content & very informative.I'm 61, always been interested in sticks & canes,made a few in my time. Have moved around a lot over the years & have never been setteled enough to set up a proper workshop. Retired now & am determined to set 1 up now.Your videos have re-kindled my interest in the craft sir,I shall be out & about next week searching for suitable material. (Spoilt for choice up here in Wales)! Look forward to more great videos Dave,Regards, Chris.
Hi Dave, I just want to thank you for so generously sharing all of your hard-earned knowledge, experience and tricks of the stick making trade. I've watched all 8 of your videos, in a single sitting, and was very impressed at how thoroughly you explained the finer points of this craft. I was also impressed with the finished sticks you used as examples, you are quite the craftsman. I now have a greater appreciation for well-made 'sticks'. All the best, Ty.
Hi Ty thank you for your comments I was so impressed that i have shared then with a forum on facebook its a good chatty forum called Stickmakers and Suppliers worth a look. Dave
thanks a bunch for posting, great videos. i enjoy making a few sticks and your video inspired me to get busy
Just completed a couple of deer antler sticks after watching your videos, many thanks, they helped me so much
Hi Clive Glad they have helped, enjoy your stick making Dave
Thank you for all your videos. I have really appreciated each one.
+nikitawolf2 Hoping to do lots more.Dave
Very well done! You’re great! Thank you!
Love walking Canes, I make defensive walking canes, Love this channel.
Very helpful to someone who is thinking about stick making
Glad to help Dave
Very helpful and have shown me a lot of brilliant methods. Thank you !!
Glad you enjoyed watching them Dave
spot on , loved all of your videos .
Thanks for the video been watching for some time now very nice sticks. And good footage by your cameraman. thanks dylan.
+harwich sea fishing Thanks for your coments we do our best Dave
Sir, you are an absolute master of your craft and your videos are a delight to watch (all very Jack Hargreaves and 'Out of Town/Old Country'). NEVER stop making the videos, Dave. Thank you for all of the time and effort you clearly go to. If I only do one thing this year, it'll be to put one of your wonderful creations into my hands.
Warmest regards
Rob
+Robert Burdock Hi Rob glad you apprieciate the vieios there are lots more to follow its just a matter of finding the time all the best. Dave
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us all and taking the time to make and upload your videos on here Dave, I have enjoyed every one so far, you are a true professional at making walking sticks.I have pottered on with stick making for a few years and I'm getting better by learning from people like yourself, I have got a couple of books on this craft but you can't beat video tutorials to show how to do things like this.I made a terrible mistake a few years ago by putting a load of hazel and holly in my loft to season, I just went up a few weeks ago to get a few to work on and they are riddled with woodworm ! .. If that wasn't bad enough, the woodworm has spread into my roof joists, so it looks like the blighters must have been laid dormant in a bit of dead area on a would be knob stick. I am taking extra care now to cut and drill any soft or old bits out before storing fresh sticks in my shed in case they are infested.Do you know of any prevention to spray or brush onto the sticks to be stored ? I was thinking methylated spirits or jeyes fluid ? .. I allways coat the cut areas with varnish to stop cracking occurring, but there's not much info in books or internet about woodworm prevention in stick making.Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated.
+Margaret Moore Hi Magraret. Woodworm is every Stick makers worst enemy, luckily I have not had any. My sticks when cut are kept in a small shed for a year, then they go into a steamer to be straightened. After going through the steamer everyone is steralized and only then can they remain in my work shop to finish drying out. Some have been in there for years and no problem. But to answer your question, I would use a wood worm killer liquid and paint the blocks and sticks and store them away from old wood. Most Hardware shops sell wood worm killer,If I can be of any more help email me Dave
Really love ur videos.
Fascinating - love this video.
Wonderful series sir. Thanks for sharing your knowledge - ATB Marc - Belgium
Thank you for your help Dave, I hope to see more interesting videos from you on here too.. Cheers, Margaret.
Enjoying the videos, great work. Very skillful and great commentary.
+Sean Slater Thanks Sean my camera man and I are happy that you are happy. Dave & Dylan.
Lovely work. ...so satisfying.
Most informative as usual Dave, thanks for taking the time. If you get a chance, I'd love to see how to bulk out horn. All the best. Phil.
+philtrainor It will take a lot of time to do.Still thinking about it Dave
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I love to watch your videos very helpful!
Thank You
Thank you for all the videos I watched all of them in one sitting. Brilliant and very helpful as I am just starting to make my first stick. Starting with a thumb stick but would like to progress to more types of sticks. ones again BIG THANKYOU.
Thank you for your comments glad they help Dave
I would definately love to see tutorials of the antler pine short stick and the cow horn knob stick. I love your videos!
+Mark burns Yes I will put it on my list, eventually trying to do every type of stick.Dave
More videos please! Love your videos!!
Thinking about it
Very Helpful THANKS
Thank you, quite informative.
Thank you
Thanks for sharing
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You really go to town 👍
Awesome 👍
I made baston, it is first, eagle head and wollnut wood.
Yours better than may stick 👍
Thanks for shering papa.
Thank you for your kind comments
@@woodlandsticks1365 You are master 👍
Nice sticks and good vids. Subbed a while ago,thanks for time and trouble to shoot and upload.
+edward charles No problem enjoy Dave
Great videos, thanks for this fantastic resource.
Thanks for a very interesting series of videos.
I'd be interested in seeing more of the ram's horn ones.
+ThePillenwerfer It is in the pipeline Dave
+woodlandsticks
I look forward to it. It's interesting to see how these traditional materials are worked.
Thank !
nice wee video
Hi Dave,love your videos very informative,ive started to make a few sticks myself out of blackthorn and holly best wishes from caerphilly South Wales 👍😁
Thank you Jonathan, glad you enjoyed them, you have now started on a great hobby Dave
@@woodlandsticks1365 I look forward to your up and coming videos best wishes my friend 😁👍💙
Please continue with the videos... I am hooked on them and want to learn more! How do you get the knob sticks from rough to polished perfection?
+MrJpb2000 Hi. If the horn has a rough outer surface use a medium cut file to remove the crusty layer, or a finer file if the surface is clean and file down to the shank. Finish with differant grades of wet and dry paper and finally polish with brasso or tcut to bring out the final shine.Dave
Hi again Dave...thank you for answering my other questions. My next question is am I able to varnish over a hazel stick which I have already coated with teak oil?
Well you have got me there,Never used teak oil.Dave
I'm currently watching all your videos if you don't mind me asking what do you use to finish the stick off? Is it varnish
We use Ronseal out door varnish gloss . We have used it for years Dave
Great video! Just a question, how long should a market stick be? They're significantly shorter than shepherds' crooks. Thanks :)
They say the height of the market stick is when your elbow is at right angles to your body. But I do prefer them slightly taller. Always use longer sticks than you think. Only cut them carefully once they are sold. Dave
Hi Dave...is it possible to put a collar onto a stick after the joint has been made? (i.e. a silver collar on top of an already made stag antler stick, over the joint?). If so, how & where would you purchase such a collar?
Hi The only thing i can suggest is ether take it apart and fit a solid band,or a silver strip of silver raped around the joint and pined. try
to find a silver smith.Dave
Hi Dave
How do you attach the silver collars? (like the one in this video 2.53 mins in) please...
Hi Collars come in different sizes so you need the one just a bit smaller than the joint,Make a good dry fit joint then reduse the out side diameterso the collar fits and glue up Dave
hey Dave its been a while sinse ya last video,,hope you are well and hope we see more of ya videos maybe one showing a twisted stick ehh lol ATB Richie
How do you prepare and varnish/ polish the handles etc
Hi The horn and antler are polished with brasso. Wood is given 3 coats of yaught varnish
Great videos, just wondering what oil you use to finish the sticks?
I’ve made my first sticks after watching your videos!
Thanks Mikey You have now started on a great hobby . i use yacht varnish 3 coats
woodlandsticks perfect, thanks I thought so...
Any new videos in the pipeline?
@@mikeyhall9556 Want to do one on rams horn when we can.
woodlandsticks excellent I’m looking forward to it!
How do you heat up the horn to bend to shape you want?
Hi Dan Use a Electric hot air gun and heat 2-3" at a time. Dave
What do you use to treat your sticks
Hi Clive To finish my sticks i use an outdoor varnish made by Ronseal. Dave
Do you take on commissions Dave?
Sorry I have retired from making sticks. Dave
And just one last thing Dave
was that you watching the chainsaw carving comp at Henham country Fair this afternoon?
regards Jay
+The Suffolk Jay Hi Jay yes you found me,Bus mans holiday.I will be demonstraighting at Framlingham show April 9-10 Dave
Where can I get one of your sticks. Thank you.
Sorry now enjoying retirement
two quick question please Sir
1 I got some deer antler which are very nobble and rough whats the best method of smoothing the antler down so its comfy in the hand
2 best method for or application for polishing Sir
kind regards Jay
+The Suffolk Jay Hi Jay It sounds like you have roe deer antler they have a rough and pearly surface, use a medium cut file followed by a fine cut then very fine wet and dry. to get a good shine on the white you expose use Brasso or Tcut.Dave
+woodlandsticks
Good Morning Dave yes its roe deer I should have mentioned that lol Thank You the reply Sir and advice just one thing is that a Suffolk Or Norfolk accent
ok Thank u
Kind regards Jay
+The Suffolk Jay Hi Jay lived both sides of the border near diss all mixed up thats me. Now Essex boy all the best .Dave
+woodlandsticks Dave ok thank you for you reply ok might stalk you at Framlingham lol kind regards Jay
Would I be able to purchase a stick from you
I am retired now and just try to help others with the craft thanks Dave
ok thank you