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@@perfectleveladventurefishi619 thanks dude!!!

I've never even heard of that. That sounds pretty freaking cool. Do you stain every coat of the poly or are you saying after the wood dye you'll add 10 coats of poly?

@@stickin2it we used red dye wiped it on, waited a few hrs, wiped a dark stain on the would spay poly let dry, spray, dry spray dry. Etc.... then after the carpenters installed it we brushed another coat on.

@@stickin2it I know I replied to you but it's not showing up

Because polyurethane is more durable than lacquer. Especially for the walking sticks and I want the finish to be as Strong as possible so that the shine can last. Do you use lacquer? And if you do, what benefits do you see of it?

@@stickin2it Ahh that makes sense. I don't make walking sticks, so I was curious about the reasons for making them the way you do

Ahh Roger that! Yeah I know that lacquer dries faster which would be a benefit when finishing but I've always used Poly and it's what I know best. Keep Stickin' To It!!

David, it all depends where you grew up and how you were raised. I've always used the term walking stick. So I'll stick to what I use. No pun intended 😁 And as for being taken seriously, none of us are getting out alive. So please focus on the important things in life instead of what words people use.. You'll be so much happier.

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Of course you can't. This rig is made to go with those stand-up rigs can't go. This is for the folks that enjoy getting off the grid and carrying minimal stuff. It's a step above the tent on the ground that you look cooler doing it. Just curious, what kind of RV do you use?

@@stickin2it I don't have an rv. I'm saving for a scamp. No to vacation in but to escape responsibility and liabilities

Oh Scamps are awesome! Nothing too complicated and they hold up with that fiberglass shell. You can almost get those things anywhere.

I'll be working on a steam video in the future showing my setup

@@mackjenkins7721 That's awesome that you get your family together like that and have an awesome time. When you're on the river like that, barefoot is the way to go because you are going to get wet no matter what so it's just easier that way. Have a great time and keep Stickin' To It!!

It's a Short and a preview, so it's not really long enough for a full explanation. It was my first time recording a Steam video so I didn't know the angles and what not. The steam fogged up the lens at a few points hard to see anything after that.

Steaming your walking sticks allows you to either straighten or shape the sticks. It works really well with oak. The lignin(glue) in the tree heats up and loosens making it easier to shape.

@@stickin2it interesting. Thanks

🤣🤣 Thanks Mr. Dennis!!! Have a great day!!!

Thanks Dad! It is an awesome park!

@@SEGKBF I haven't been able to catch a bass out of there yet, but if I ever want some peace or to get quiet I just go kayaking down the canoochee. The way the trees just cover the river for majority of the way and how quiet it can be. It's very nice

@@BlayzsFishingAdventure thank you so much!! I've had this kayak for about 15 years since I was in the military lol but it is a trooper and still going.

@@paulleeper3188 hahahahaha now that was pretty funny. But where I'm harvesting the sticks have no choice but to grow straight up because of the larger trees around them taking most of the sun. So growing straight makes him get the sun quicker.

Thank you Mr Paul!!! Walking sticks have always been a passion of mine even to the point when I was a kid. I just picked up a tree ranch and hike down the Appalachian trail.

@@stickin2it I am beginning to gather sticks and needed tools to start this journey into sticks. Right now I need to find a larger belt sander.

So back in the day the farmers would actually hang. The tobacco leaves up on the tobacco sticks to dry in the barns. Some of these sticks you can actually still smell the tobacco in them from years and years of use. It's a very cool find.

@stickin2it oh interesting! I roll my own cigars and age leaves on metal racks. If I switch to wood, would that make new tobacco sticks?

Hahaha Yes, technically it would.

It's always a great time to get up on the river!! It's so peaceful

Hahahaha I added this reel to my gear kit just in case I have a kid come along. Shoot my little nephew rilled in a 5-pounder on that reel. It surprised me.

I thought about it, but when I'm walking to good ways to scout for trees and everything I'd rather carry the half pound bow. Saw you. Just have to make sure that you have a very nice sharp blade or else it'll be double the work.

I don't let then dry out for a year because I keep mine stored up in a dry hot garage. Maybe 5 to 6 months and I can get to working. Crepe Myrtle is so strong!! I started working with that a few months ago and I didn't think it would be that strong.

@@stickin2it I have 6 Crepe Myrtle’s in my yard and every year I cut em back and get a few good sticks. I zip tie 4-5 of them with a broom handle to keep them straight when they dry.

I wonder if you would be able to steam bend them​@@dlipp23. Once I get my steamer back up I'm going to need to give it a try

@@danawrigleywalkingstickand5677 it's always a great day when you're stick hunting! Humid, but great!

Hey Joel! Great question! One question that everyone will have a differ answer to. My first rule of thumb is to leave it on especially with Oak and Cherry, who cracks the first chance they get but if seasoned with the bark on will end up being Soo Soo strong. As for sweet gum, I leave it on because it allows you to make some pretty cool designs once these are ready to work on or it's pretty easy to remove if you desire. Maple is a tree that I can peel it ofF green and it won't split. I use different designs without the bark and with the bark for Maples. Keep Stickin' To It!!

Walking sticks my friend!

@@stickin2it 🤙🏼then you got a lot of work ahead!!

You ain't joking! You can see my garage in a few other of my videos.

Thanks Nathan! Please enjoy my other videos where I go harvest, make and explore with walking sticks. 😁

Thank ya boss man!!

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Thank you Mr. Dennis!

Thanks Jason! I'm kind of partial to Ole' Glory too

Love the pun!! Thank you so much!

Thanks Aunt Peg!

Thanks!!

@@nboldrini yeah that hot weather has been keeping us from really enjoying the Craft shows But fall time is coming 😁. Yeah I'm kind of iffy of the burning myself but you never know till you try it.

Crepe myrtle makes an amazing, very strong straight-ish Walking stick. Using box cutters, stain and urethane is the great beginner's way to go. Been making walking sticks for well over 10 years and I still use polyurethane. It's cheaper. You can get more of it and it dries fast. If you can find some maple, you can easily go ahead and skin that bark off as soon as you get it. Just be careful because it likes to bend as it dries. If you have Oak, keep the bark on no matter what it will Keep it from splitting. I haven't found a lathe over 3 ft normally. The best thing is just find a sapling, steam Bend it into shape if you are able to and sand it as smooth as possible. Good luck to your walking stick endeavors!!! And keep Stickin' To It!!

I'm definitely going to build me a drawn horse one day

Oh yeah that's a gorgeous place up there near Black Rock mountain.

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Now that's pretty good!

Slashing and dashing

Yeah that could work!

Nawp! But maybe

Close!

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Yeah you're right.... It took me 5 hours to edit this 19 second video... Hardly worth my time.

@@stickin2ithow’d it take 5 hours?

@@snickers_barr7135 it didn't 🤣. It was pretty much a joke of how much we waste our time on everyday things.

@@stickin2it I’m sorry not trying to discourage.

Hahaha what?!?