Walking sticks

[Frodo]

57 minutes ago, Handstitched said:

Well done friend,  back on topic 

That could be used on those that  don't pay their accounts on time. 

Do walking sticks need to' flex' a little, or not  ?  In the last month, we've had some wild weather, and a lot of branches and debris   have fallen down . And after reading your thread, I have thought about walking sticks. Normally we cut the branches  up for fire wood , or  just put them in a pile  and set fire to them (we can do that now)  . But perhaps I could re-use the wood for something else. Just a thought. 

HS

It should not flex if it’s going to hold your weight

But, If you make one that is just for show or as a ensomble

[Frodo]

Dang, that posted with out me clicking

Ensemble. Then It is ok l am not a walking stick expert, just having common sense

[chuck123wapati]

1 hour ago, Handstitched said:

Well done friend,  back on topic 

That could be used on those that  don't pay their accounts on time. 

Do walking sticks need to' flex' a little, or not  ?  In the last month, we've had some wild weather, and a lot of branches and debris   have fallen down . And after reading your thread, I have thought about walking sticks. Normally we cut the branches  up for fire wood , or  just put them in a pile  and set fire to them (we can do that now)  . But perhaps I could re-use the wood for something else. Just a thought. 

HS

mine has some flex but not a lot, it has to be stout to catch a fall or to whack someone with lol.

[chuck123wapati]

6 minutes ago, Frodo said:

Dang, that posted with out me clicking

Ensemble. Then It is ok l am not a walking stick expert, just having common sense

ensemble? would the purple rhinestones match your shoes? 

Lol i don't know but they would leave black and blue knots on your head lol.

I'm no expert on walking sticks or clubs either but i do know you need the good wood not the naughty stuff.

[Handstitched]

1 hour ago, Frodo said:

It should not flex if it’s going to hold your weight

Yep, I hear ya . If  I try to make a walking stick, I'll try to use the thicker part of the branch.  I would guess the age of the wood is a factor. 

 I might try one . I'll find a suitable  branch, clean it up,  cut it to length, and put my fat a***s weight on it . If it don't break, I'll turn it into a walking stick . 

HS

[Frodo]

Try and find a branch that wyes off of another branch

you want that knot where the wye is as the pummel for your stick

Here is one I cut last week and has not been sanded  yet

[Frodo]

Try and find a branch that wyes off of another branch

you want that knot where the wye is as the pummel for your stick

Here is one I cut last week and has not been sanded  yet

 

 

a little later,   Rough filed, needs sanding