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... :)
@chakinabox
2 жыл бұрын
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!
@timpevey868
2 жыл бұрын
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!
@TonyM540
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful sticks, thanks for sharing.
@timpevey868
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@TheEnglishladyskitchengarden
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@timpevey868
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It takes a little practice, but I prefer this to stain.
@cnick6477
5 жыл бұрын
Great information on how to make sticks when you don't have access to the natural unworked materials.
@timpevey868
5 жыл бұрын
cnick it's me in stock when I was running low! 😉
@peggybrashear4481
Жыл бұрын
Love those canes❤. Great job!
@timpevey868
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@strokeofluck608
3 жыл бұрын
Thinking smarter not harder. I’m diggin it!
@rickbuchanan6248
5 жыл бұрын
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.
@timpevey868
5 жыл бұрын
Rick I'm hoping it would harden this pine just a bit so it doesn't nick quite as easy.
@Tom_H327
2 жыл бұрын
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?
@lindalrb3864
2 жыл бұрын
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
@timpevey868
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@DavidPinner-r9w
11 ай бұрын
The rod for hanging clothes in a closet also works
@randywoodworth5990
3 жыл бұрын
I enjoy going out along the bottom roads looking for the right sapling to make my walking sticks.
@timpevey868
3 жыл бұрын
I enjoy that myself!
@PungyPachyderm
3 жыл бұрын
I have the same sander! Gotta love the ol' Black & Decker Sander!
@timpevey868
3 жыл бұрын
Works well for this!
@Mz.Stephanie
3 жыл бұрын
I'll have to see if you have a video of doing the bamboo or cane. Thanks for the ideas and the info.
@timpevey868
3 жыл бұрын
I don't think I have one on torching the bamboo, I may have to do one!
@Mz.Stephanie
3 жыл бұрын
@@timpevey868 I Haven't found a video yet on the bamboo, but I wasn't searching specifically for one either.
@timpevey868
3 жыл бұрын
I'll try to do one soon.
@matejkatunaric-pd4cw
10 ай бұрын
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 .
@timpevey868
10 ай бұрын
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.
@kennethbrooks5423
5 жыл бұрын
More useful tips, thanks Tim.
@timpevey868
5 жыл бұрын
Kenneth you're welcome!
@davidsimpson2685
3 жыл бұрын
If find looking for them out in the country side is sometimes as much enjoyment as making the sticks each to their own.
@timpevey868
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, I collect tons of natural sticks, but I also use dowels for a certain type of stick, and to fill some stock.
@aljohnson2439
Ай бұрын
What is the best time 2 look 4 natural sticks?
@timpevey868
Ай бұрын
@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.
2 жыл бұрын
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
@timpevey868
2 жыл бұрын
Patience is a virtue, and I'm not virtuous! 😄
@henrysscrollsawworks6917
3 жыл бұрын
I found as long as you don't carve real deep it turns out great
@wyldemanironworx7099
Жыл бұрын
How much do you charge for one of your walking sticks?
@timpevey868
Жыл бұрын
Usually roughly $100-$115, then the shipping just depends on where you are located.
@wyldemanironworx7099
Жыл бұрын
@@timpevey868 thank you sir. Those are beautiful.
@timpevey868
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@BC-iz8gt
4 жыл бұрын
What kind of stain do you use on your cane
@timpevey868
4 жыл бұрын
I don't stain, I burn them with a torch, it takes practice! 😊
@gem6240
2 жыл бұрын
Not cheating AT ALL! Your sticks are of your own creation. Cheaters buy a stick and say THEY made it! Keep sticking!
@rickypevey7751
5 жыл бұрын
Great video bro
@timpevey868
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bro!
@edkopka9808
5 жыл бұрын
nice work were do you get the wood dole
@timpevey868
5 жыл бұрын
I usually get mine at Home Depot, just because it's closest to me, but Lowe's carries them also.
@Tom_H327
2 жыл бұрын
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
@tomr2210
5 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to how you attached the wee folk
@timpevey868
5 жыл бұрын
Should be soon.
@markpatrick-d8s
11 ай бұрын
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
@timpevey868
11 ай бұрын
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! 😁
@londiniumarmoury7037
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@timpevey868
4 жыл бұрын
I make them from 3ft to 6ft, you never know who ya gonna run up on, from Bilbo to Bubba! 😁😂
@londiniumarmoury7037
4 жыл бұрын
@@timpevey868 Haha good point, I was looking at your videos because I'm interested in making some walking sticks, they are really helpful, thanks.
@timpevey868
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You're welcome!
@rayscrafield2106
5 жыл бұрын
I love your video production style. I feel like I'm right there beside you. What type of torch is that you showed?
@timpevey868
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, that's what I'm going for.
@rayscrafield2106
5 жыл бұрын
@@timpevey868 Well, you have succeeded then my Friend.
@Mz.Stephanie
3 жыл бұрын
wow!
@timpevey868
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@rayscrafield2106
5 жыл бұрын
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.
@luisroman9361
4 жыл бұрын
Ray Scrafield I did works awesome
@phartharder
5 жыл бұрын
It is not cheating it is what I call working smarter not harder...
@timpevey868
5 жыл бұрын
Yes Sir, a theory I follow regularly! 😁
@patricklenz4925
3 жыл бұрын
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
@timpevey868
3 жыл бұрын
Are you having problems with your audio or the way I speak?
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