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Was lucky enough this Columbus day weekend to go hiking in the woods with my beautiful girlfiend Jenn. Being that she loves the woods and loves to hike, I wanted to make this hiking stick for her from some Maple that I have been fortunate to get from a good neighbor.
I turned the top spindle piece on my foot powered Springpole Lathe, than dilled a hole in the top of the actual stick and slowly worked it in for a hold. I realize that for now it’s a nice and snug fit…but later when nature does it’s thing I will have to most likely wedge my cut tenon when this is fully seasoned and reassemble.
I am hoping for as little spiltting as possible….just have to see what the wood wants to do. I couldn’t curb my creative enthusiasum to be on schedule with fresh green wood….lol
For the bark cutting and trimming I used this great Buck Knife I bought last chistmas, if your looking for a good intermediate woods knife ….this is the one! Great blade and a nice fitting handle. If you are interested….I purchased at Amazon.com…...Love this Buck.
I used my rasp to groove in the finger curves to make more of a handle like fit when using.
For an added touch I carved in her first name initial.
Something new I tried and enjoyed the process and she loves the natural look of it, so I know it will get some great mileage in the pines.
I hope this may have been a interesting and enjoyable country woodworking project to inspire the continued use of handtools and the wonderful trade we need to keep alive and growing.
Thanks for taking a look.
Best wishes!
-- "Always continue to learn, laugh and share!" JJW
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drbyte
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#1 posted 10-12-2011 02:41 PM
Wonderful job! Great looking staff! But why did you make the top finial a separate piece? Why not make it right from the top of your stick you start with?? Love my Buck too, they’re a great knife and nearly indestructible, I’ve had mine like that for probably 30 years or so. Keep up the great hand tool woodwork/craftsmanship/art!!!
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#2 posted 10-12-2011 03:33 PM
Great project .
-- Everyday above ground is a good day.
WoodenFrog
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#3 posted 10-12-2011 06:55 PM
Great Job! Nice looking stick!
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#4 posted 10-12-2011 09:49 PM
Great walking stick
-- Cad a dheanfaimid feasta gan adhmad.......?
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#5 posted 10-13-2011 12:54 AM
Very nice stick. I like the shaped handle!!
-- Jim Jakosh.....Practical Wood Products...........Learn something new every day!! Variety is the Spice of Life!!
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