Thank you for this informational video. I bought a diamond willow walking stick, over a year ago, at a woodcarving show. It only had part of the bark stripped off, when I bought it. I still haven't done anything with it, but your videos are starting to motivate me. 😄
Thank you for #4 n I would like to add taking from others experiences, if ur in a public location, don't full harvest, it may b easier to get to cos it's easier to find, but leave some for others to discover, especially for those who's only nature experience is that trip to the lake or up north camping trip once a year, it gives an experience for a parent n child share or a country boy to teach a city girl n impress her... also leaving it when it's easy to get to leaves it for those who may not b able to hike back n find more such as disabled folks or a grandparent teaching their grandkids. I was heartbroke when I went to where I found my 1st stick, I go there frequently n always admire that specific diamond willow patch, some inconsiderate human cut it all, I'm sure to make sticks to sell, not only is that harsh to the diamond willow (they broke off alot of it instead of cutting) but now noone can enjoy it😢 at least the base is still there for new growth🤞 I harvest 1stick out of 5-10 groups a time,per location if it's more than 1 at a location, there needs to be a minimum of 7groups. I'm extra about it cos others aren't.
I hate that fiskars saw, try a komelon speedcut at tractor supply, it was ceap but cuts way better, Felco is good too, and Silky but for the dollar you cant bat that little komelon folding saw if your poor or frugal
I stuff rose sticks in a pipe with some of it outside the pipe to allow me to pull it out. This straightens the stem a bit. Can I grow or find these in nebraska.
I have such a beautiful diamond willow specimen that after about a year, it split apart. I tried drying it slowly. Wonderng if you know a strategy maybe soakin it then putting vice grips on it, maybe some wood glue, its a beast of a specimen ill do what i have to do t get it back together tightened up, i try to only cut dead wood thats not punky cuz i dont feel bad lol I know you know what i mean lol
I’ve never done it, but I’ve heard it’s possible. My own preference is to find sticks that don’t require too much extra work on top of stripping, sanding and finishing, but I suppose if you had the perfect stick that had too much bend it could be corrected.
@@OutrightAdventureFilms my perfect dream stick I gave away when I quit drinking to my friend, its bent, ide send yah a photo if yah got an email, looks like a gandolph wizard staff with its bends, it's so badass, I never meant to give that one away,still haven't found anything close
Thank you for this informational video. I bought a diamond willow walking stick, over a year ago, at a woodcarving show. It only had part of the bark stripped off, when I bought it. I still haven't done anything with it, but your videos are starting to motivate me. 😄
Thank you for #4 n I would like to add taking from others experiences, if ur in a public location, don't full harvest, it may b easier to get to cos it's easier to find, but leave some for others to discover, especially for those who's only nature experience is that trip to the lake or up north camping trip once a year, it gives an experience for a parent n child share or a country boy to teach a city girl n impress her... also leaving it when it's easy to get to leaves it for those who may not b able to hike back n find more such as disabled folks or a grandparent teaching their grandkids.
I was heartbroke when I went to where I found my 1st stick, I go there frequently n always admire that specific diamond willow patch, some inconsiderate human cut it all, I'm sure to make sticks to sell, not only is that harsh to the diamond willow (they broke off alot of it instead of cutting) but now noone can enjoy it😢 at least the base is still there for new growth🤞 I harvest 1stick out of 5-10 groups a time,per location if it's more than 1 at a location, there needs to be a minimum of 7groups. I'm extra about it cos others aren't.
This is so beautiful thank you for sharing and allowing for my growth in understanding.
I hate that fiskars saw, try a komelon speedcut at tractor supply, it was ceap but cuts way better, Felco is good too, and Silky but for the dollar you cant bat that little komelon folding saw if your poor or frugal
Take big dead and carve down you get darker color in Center
I stuff rose sticks in a pipe with some of it outside the pipe to allow me to pull it out. This straightens the stem a bit. Can I grow or find these in nebraska.
Check near any swamps or riverbeds that flood regularly. They seem to like areas that are both wet and dry.
I have such a beautiful diamond willow specimen that after about a year, it split apart. I tried drying it slowly. Wonderng if you know a strategy maybe soakin it then putting vice grips on it, maybe some wood glue, its a beast of a specimen ill do what i have to do t get it back together tightened up, i try to only cut dead wood thats not punky cuz i dont feel bad lol I know you know what i mean lol
I've heard that glueing the ends with carpenter's glue can help. Also, keep it in a shaded, dry place.
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Can you not steam bend the stick straight?
I’ve never done it, but I’ve heard it’s possible. My own preference is to find sticks that don’t require too much extra work on top of stripping, sanding and finishing, but I suppose if you had the perfect stick that had too much bend it could be corrected.
@@OutrightAdventureFilms my perfect dream stick I gave away when I quit drinking to my friend, its bent, ide send yah a photo if yah got an email, looks like a gandolph wizard staff with its bends, it's so badass, I never meant to give that one away,still haven't found anything close