Fallen Tree Branch to Finished Walking Stick - Simple DIY Project
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- čas přidán 26. 02. 2021
- This video involves creating a walking stick for my son from a branch I picked up on a previous camping trip.
It’s a fairly simple project to do using a pocket knife, small saw, power sander, 150 then 320 grit sand papers followed by 2-3 coats of clear urethane.
Thanks for sharing, the best part is that it’s for your child. Nicely done sir.
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Beautiful stick
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The work you've done here is absolutely excellent. Both of the sticks look fantastic
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God bless, I love you all.
Damn! That's a hell of an add for leatherman!
Can’t deny the quality. Lol.
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.
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.
Looks good man
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Nice job ty !
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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!
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!
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!
Didn’t look like this when i brought it home 🤣🤣🤣
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?
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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.
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!
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.
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.
What coat is it you’re using?
It was just an old can of oil based urethane clear finish. Thanks for asking.