Cutting back one of our trees, one of the branches was the perfect thickness and length to make a walking stick out of. I was looking for tutorials on what I’ll need to do, and found your video. Very easy to follow. I’m really looking forward to this project.
We're headed to the mountains in a few weekends and I'm making one of these to gift to hubs. We have elms in the back yard and I found another for myself. I had a general idea of what I want but I was looking for some more tips. Thank you for a video using stuff around the house (or I found@ $store: sandpaper, saw, & can of wood finish😊) and that wasn't 20 minutes long!😂
I'm making my first stick now, never done any kind of project like this before. I'm following your guide and its so fun and rewarding. I can't wait to get some of that wax stuff on it. I'll relay the part and make sure I'm using the right stuff
I have quite a few sycamore branches. I don't know if i should remove all the bark. I think it gives it character. If you are familiar with sycamores, most of the bark comes off before the branch hits the ground.
I haven’t tried that yet. I wonder if it would soak up the finish a lot more, along with being less durable. Maybe test with a spare piece first. Good luck!
I am new to woodwork. Learning online. I'm currently working on a DIY where I cut tree branches to turn them into wooden flag poles. Questions: 1. Can you explain the drips you were looking for, and why this is important. 2. If drips are found, what to do and why? 3. Can you provide the link or list brands of all tools you used. 4. How long did you let it dry before doing the other coatings.
Thanks for your interest. Drips can happen when extra clear coat comes out of a crack/hole while drying, they create a ’bump’. You would gently sand the bumps off before the next coat, and try to not have any from the last coat. Leatherman tool, random orbit sander/loose sandpaper. Just an old can of clear coat I had. I let each coat dry overnight. Don’t want it left sticky at all when putting the next coat on. Good luck and have fun!
What province are you in? I live in the outskirts of Barrie, Ontario. Making a nice walking stick has been my mission during the past couple of weeks. Every time I go fishing, I'm always on the look out for the 'perfect' stick. Thanks for the tutorial. 👍
Hey, you could fill it with a sawdust/white glue mix. Or depending on the size of crack, sand the edges and leave it for character. Thanks for your question.
Great video! I've done my share of finished woodworking, and at the ripe old age of 80, decided it might be time for a walking stick for myself. I'm in southern Wisconsin, so the branch I found to use could be oak or elm..pretty sure with the tight ring work it is not pine though, Maybe you can identify it for me. Anyway, it goes from 1.5" to 2" dia X 5 ft. It is pretty heavy, so I don't think it's dry, and the question is, do you wait until the wood is dry before debarking and finishing? Or does that make a difference at all, since I will also probably leave some bark on. One more thing...do you use an oil based urethane or water based? And how do you think tung oil would work? Mart
I found a stick the other day that was just laying on the ground and was already dry. It was HARD to take the bark off. I cut a small tree down today and it was WAYYYYY easier to debark. Was able to shave it off like butter.
Yeah, I used to make canes like that. Looked good. Then one winter slipped on a step, fell on the cane, and didn't realize the cane had snapped in two. Didn't use those anymore.
Birch would be just fine, strong due to being a hardwood. I try to ‘recycle’ fallen, dead branches rather then use live trees. But fresh moist wood does carve easily. Thanks for your question.
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The work you've done here is absolutely excellent. Both of the sticks look fantastic
Thanks!
beautiful work. The sticks looks amazingly good.
Thanks a lot.
Thanks for sharing, the best part is that it’s for your child. Nicely done sir.
Thank you!
Had one since 14, 14 years later this morning it broke. Had to come and find the steps i probably should have known. Great video, thanks
Awesome, sounds like it had some good use. Glad I could help.
Thanks, Shawn. Great job!
All the best from Wisconsin!
Thank you, Wisconsin.
Beautiful video thank you. Best wishes. Gérard lacey in Ireland.
Thanks Gérard, Cheers.
Cutting back one of our trees, one of the branches was the perfect thickness and length to make a walking stick out of. I was looking for tutorials on what I’ll need to do, and found your video. Very easy to follow. I’m really looking forward to this project.
Thanks! Glad you found the video helpful.
We're headed to the mountains in a few weekends and I'm making one of these to gift to hubs. We have elms in the back yard and I found another for myself.
I had a general idea of what I want but I was looking for some more tips.
Thank you for a video using stuff around the house (or I found@ $store: sandpaper, saw, & can of wood finish😊) and that wasn't 20 minutes long!😂
Thanks! I’m glad I could offer some tips! Good luck.
I'm making my first stick now, never done any kind of project like this before. I'm following your guide and its so fun and rewarding.
I can't wait to get some of that wax stuff on it. I'll relay the part and make sure I'm using the right stuff
That’s awesome. These type of projects can be very rewarding. Good luck!
God bless, I love you all.
I plan on making one this week with my girls. My dad used to walk with a stick his friend made him. He absolutely hated canes.
I’m making a flow stick right now, this is very informative! Beautiful sticks you’ve made
Thanks, and good luck with your project!
Damn! That's a hell of an add for leatherman!
Can’t deny the quality. Lol.
Looks good man
Thanks!
Beautiful stick
Thank you!
I have quite a few sycamore branches. I don't know if i should remove all the bark.
I think it gives it character. If you are familiar with sycamores, most of the bark comes off before the branch hits the ground.
I agree, the bark would give it some nice character. As long as the bark doesn’t decide to let go after the clear coat is on. Good luck!
Can I do this with wood washed up on the beach it’s a very light yet durable dried out piece of wood
I haven’t tried that yet. I wonder if it would soak up the finish a lot more, along with being less durable. Maybe test with a spare piece first. Good luck!
I am new to woodwork. Learning online. I'm currently working on a DIY where I cut tree branches to turn them into wooden flag poles.
Questions:
1. Can you explain the drips you were looking for, and why this is important.
2. If drips are found, what to do and why?
3. Can you provide the link or list brands of all tools you used.
4. How long did you let it dry before doing the other coatings.
Thanks for your interest. Drips can happen when extra clear coat comes out of a crack/hole while drying, they create a ’bump’.
You would gently sand the bumps off before the next coat, and try to not have any from the last coat.
Leatherman tool, random orbit sander/loose sandpaper. Just an old can of clear coat I had.
I let each coat dry overnight. Don’t want it left sticky at all when putting the next coat on.
Good luck and have fun!
How long do I have to let it dry out for before stripping the bark and staining it?
Not too long. May want to let it dry longer after the bark is off.
Nice job ty !
Thanks!
can this be done with an old fallen branch? with some cracks on it?
Sure. The cracks will make it weaker. Could fill with a filler or let extra urethane in the cracks. Have fun.
should i still coat it with urethane if it has been a year?
Sure. Can’t see why not. Good luck.
What province are you in? I live in the outskirts of Barrie, Ontario. Making a nice walking stick has been my mission during the past couple of weeks. Every time I go fishing, I'm always on the look out for the 'perfect' stick.
Thanks for the tutorial. 👍
Hey Pete, I’m an Ontarian as well! Nice to hear from someone so close. Good luck with your walking stick!
How would i fill any split cracks in my stick? I found it on the ground whilst camping with bark already removed.
Hey, you could fill it with a sawdust/white glue mix. Or depending on the size of crack, sand the edges and leave it for character. Thanks for your question.
Great video! I've done my share of finished woodworking, and at the ripe old age of 80, decided it might be time for a walking stick for myself. I'm in southern Wisconsin, so the branch I found to use could be oak or elm..pretty sure with the tight ring work it is not pine though, Maybe you can identify it for me. Anyway, it goes from 1.5" to 2" dia X 5 ft. It is pretty heavy, so I don't think it's dry, and the question is, do you wait until the wood is dry before debarking and finishing? Or does that make a difference at all, since I will also probably leave some bark on. One more thing...do you use an oil based urethane or water based? And how do you think tung oil would work?
Mart
I found a stick the other day that was just laying on the ground and was already dry. It was HARD to take the bark off. I cut a small tree down today and it was WAYYYYY easier to debark. Was able to shave it off like butter.
Yeah, I used to make canes like that. Looked good. Then one winter slipped on a step, fell on the cane, and didn't realize the cane had snapped in two. Didn't use those anymore.
What coat is it you’re using?
It was just an old can of oil based urethane clear finish. Thanks for asking.
Would you recommend birch? I was thinking on finding a young sapling but wanted to hear your opinion?
Birch would be just fine, strong due to being a hardwood. I try to ‘recycle’ fallen, dead branches rather then use live trees. But fresh moist wood does carve easily. Thanks for your question.
I found a piece of drift wood i think is crape mertle light weight and vey pretty color im going to clear cot
Sounds like a great idea. Good luck!
Didn’t look like this when i brought it home 🤣🤣🤣
Im here because i found a branch that looks like bow and i want to make it, Because i need it as a prop for acting of cupid lol.
Sounds like a great idea. Have fun!