New subscriber. Fantastic content! Thank you. Here in New Orleans, the most interesting wood I've found for walking sticks in crate myrtle, a hard wood. While the wood twists, is starkly white, and has interesting features, it doesn't compare to diamond willow. Going to purchase some DW staves to give this a try and just bought the Flextool Carvin Jack. It's hard to find staves that are mostly straight. After major storms is when I find what I'm looking for. Getting that bark off has been a real challenge. Hours with a micro-plane are what I've used. A draw plane is too aggressive. What you just shared should make this vastly easier.
That was fantastic,That was the best woodcarving video,i started myself at the start of Covid, im a taxi driver ,and didnt know what to do.I WAS WATCHING toutube one night,and i said ,(i could do that ) so i did,ithink its great your using some green sticks.I Live in Scotland,so we have our share of rain ,snow and but ive done that myself,took a green stick,just because i was desperate to see how it would go. It worked fine...Many Thanks
My nephew and I were cleaning out some brush at my sister's place and came across a little tree with vine wrapped around it. I'm making a walking stick out of it. Being fresh cut it's green. Don't know what species it is but the bark hard and no way to trim it off with a knife. I took a brass wire brush to it and that worked pretty good but I found out you can take off more than just the bark. Anyway, it's looking pretty good. I'm just getting into doing a little wood carving and wood working. Good video, thanks for the information. I need to get some good carving knives. Had no idea what to get.
Really enjoyed the video, some good insights for a beginner like myself. I cut my first stick today and it's dead and very dry so not easy to peel. I'm just using a leatherman that has a fairly straight blade, but it's a long blade and it feels like it wants to make pointy marshmallow sticks not smooth walking sticks. Ordered an Old Timer for the scoop blade as the diamonds just look impossible with my knife. Sincere best wishes on growing your channel and thanks again for sharing some tips.
I'm so glad that you mentioned that you carve toward yourself. I am an old man, and ben counseled by so many people that have never used tools for a living about how bad I am or how much I scare them, even being turned in by fellow employees to management for my 'unsafe' practices. The thing is, 50 years ago, I did make a few mistakes ... nothing requiring stitches, but helping me learn limitations and balance. Even though many thought of me as irresponsible, I was always the first to be called to get things done in an effective way. Keep doing a good job and helping 'skilled' craftsmen stay ahead of the game. Do you sell any unfinished sticks for those of us retired and bored?
I don’t have anything set up at the moment, but I most definitely have a lot of unfinished sticks laying around. Anything in particular you’re after? I could figure out the cost of shipping and work something out.
My wife is 66 years old, has a replacement left knee and has arthritis in her left ankle/foot. She also has problems gripping with her right hand ... had to recently reduce the 2" x 2" square handrail to the basement to a 1.5" round. She hobbles along pretty well so far. Her mom is 96 and has a cane. My wife borrowed it to try, but the right-angle handle bothered her. She is only 5'-1" tall and seems to object to everything I get to help her. Hearing aids she won't wear, glasses she barely wears. I thought this might be something I might do in my spare time, to make her see I am trying to help. Something that has a 1-1/2 to1-/3/4-inch diameter would be nice. I liked the idea of a thumb hole too. (At least this is something that if she doesn't use, it will look nice, and since she is almost deaf, I can use to rap her upside the head with to get her attention) 🤣 I'm not in any hurry, but I only know of a couple willow trees in the area I live in central Ohio@@OutrightAdventureFilms
@@miketrissel5494 maybe 2yrs late n a dollar short... I too am 5'1, tho my physical issues r different from ur wife's (mine is lower back herniated disc'swhich has caused right hip issues n 2inguinal hernias, repaired but failed/failing) the small hand struggle is real. I made my own staff with 3things in mind:hand size, convenience and support for not just walking but getting up n bending over. My staff has a bend in it starting just below where this gentleman's suggested grip is(previous video) the length of the bend is roughly the length of my wrist to mid forearm, how that is handy is let's say I'm raspberry picking n I need to lean bend n reach, my forearm is what supports my bend n weight, not my wrist n the bend keeps my hand from slipping. The convenience part is, now that my hand is holding a stick, I have 1less hand to use to hold stuff, so I have a fork at the top of mine but that same fork can b used as a different type of stabilizing when used upside-down n rubber walker ends, or I've used it hiking to stab into the ground going down hill to create a rail handle of sorts when the ground is slick or sketchy. My suggestion may b too late to help here but to the content creator, food 4thought if these aren't things you've thought of yet.
I cut a stick last May. It is really easy to strip off the bark at that time of year because the wood beneath it is fairly wet. You just have to be careful to avoid cracks if it dries too quickly. I have enjoyed your presentations and am looking forward to the next one.
Appreciate the video. I have been collecting sticks to try to make a version of the diamond willow cane my great grandfather made. He accentuates the diamonds by making the core into a dowel smaller than the diamonds and added other river like patterns. I wonder what tools he used. Thanks again.
Im not a real carver 😂😂 i have kid sized hands n as i watch u use that handy tool, contemplating justifying getting one, i realized that unfortunately its yet another "ment for the job" tool that wont work for me, i think its more i have some hinky catch in my wrists n short fingers n small hands make it pert near impossible for me to adjust my grip n hold... BUTTTTTT omg that tool would b handy 4why im here today. Unconventional tools i use: chainsaw chain sharpener (hand held), some tapered pick that has mild file texture, 2 small rounded rough files ment for auto body work n a knife. The struggle im hitting is mid diamond i have a branch nub i want to keep, but i cant get behind it n the pick end (only thing that fits) is too pokey, sure i can screw it up n learn n do better next time, but i really like this specific stick n im not confident enough yet to try my knife since the last time i tried this exact thing, i didnt have my pressure n angle right n off the nub went, but whatever the issue was it was so small it was a fine line between screw up n sucess n partially accidental slipping. So all that in mind, any suggestions of unconventional tools that may do what I need? Anyones suggestions would b appreciated n it doesn't have 2b the proper tool for the job, just has to get the job done. I will add, before aquiring things that work better like the chain sharpener, i used a pocket knife, a dental pick n fingernail file. I dont shy from tools that make it tedious, i actually find tedious tinkering soothing *i am working with dry catchy wood*
Hello…. I’m just getting started with diamond willows. I’m on my second one and would like to get into my third. Would you please tell me if you stain yours or just go to polyurethane? If you are making another video on how you finish staining your wood I would be excited to watch it. I am also interested in purchasing some of the unfinished wood blanks that you may have, so please contact me
I use a polyurethane used for outdoor use. Stains hide the better features of diamond willow, and the polyurethane tends to enhance the features better. I do have a video coming soon…I’m getting a bunch of things in place so that I can do my videos more regularly. Stay tuned. As for buying blanks, I’ve got lots of unfinished sticks at various stages. I’m in Canada, so if you’re also in Canada, shipping isn’t too bad, but nice it crosses the border the shipping is ridiculous.
Sorry - I live in Canada and I don't have any contacts here that have Diamond Willow blanks. You might be able to find live willows if you go looking for them around water.
Don't let the critics dissuade you. Your passion is obvious without needing a production crew . It worked well for me , another passionate diamond willow lover .
New subscriber. Fantastic content! Thank you. Here in New Orleans, the most interesting wood I've found for walking sticks in crate myrtle, a hard wood. While the wood twists, is starkly white, and has interesting features, it doesn't compare to diamond willow. Going to purchase some DW staves to give this a try and just bought the Flextool Carvin Jack. It's hard to find staves that are mostly straight. After major storms is when I find what I'm looking for. Getting that bark off has been a real challenge. Hours with a micro-plane are what I've used. A draw plane is too aggressive. What you just shared should make this vastly easier.
Dude that pridestick is badass! Thanks for the tutorial
Just started making a couple of diamond willow walking sticks for me and My father thank you, this helped me with some trouble shooting 😅
That was fantastic,That was the best woodcarving video,i started myself at the start of Covid, im a taxi driver ,and didnt know what to do.I WAS WATCHING toutube one night,and i said ,(i could do that ) so i did,ithink its great your using some green sticks.I Live in Scotland,so we have our share of rain ,snow and but ive done that myself,took a green stick,just because i was desperate to see how it would go. It worked fine...Many Thanks
My nephew and I were cleaning out some brush at my sister's place and came across a little tree with vine wrapped around it. I'm making a walking stick out of it. Being fresh cut it's green. Don't know what species it is but the bark hard and no way to trim it off with a knife. I took a brass wire brush to it and that worked pretty good but I found out you can take off more than just the bark. Anyway, it's looking pretty good. I'm just getting into doing a little wood carving and wood working. Good video, thanks for the information. I need to get some good carving knives. Had no idea what to get.
I like the term whittling.
Really enjoyed the video, some good insights for a beginner like myself. I cut my first stick today and it's dead and very dry so not easy to peel. I'm just using a leatherman that has a fairly straight blade, but it's a long blade and it feels like it wants to make pointy marshmallow sticks not smooth walking sticks. Ordered an Old Timer for the scoop blade as the diamonds just look impossible with my knife. Sincere best wishes on growing your channel and thanks again for sharing some tips.
I'm so glad that you mentioned that you carve toward yourself. I am an old man, and ben counseled by so many people that have never used tools for a living about how bad I am or how much I scare them, even being turned in by fellow employees to management for my 'unsafe' practices. The thing is, 50 years ago, I did make a few mistakes ... nothing requiring stitches, but helping me learn limitations and balance. Even though many thought of me as irresponsible, I was always the first to be called to get things done in an effective way. Keep doing a good job and helping 'skilled' craftsmen stay ahead of the game. Do you sell any unfinished sticks for those of us retired and bored?
I don’t have anything set up at the moment, but I most definitely have a lot of unfinished sticks laying around. Anything in particular you’re after? I could figure out the cost of shipping and work something out.
My wife is 66 years old, has a replacement left knee and has arthritis in her left ankle/foot. She also has problems gripping with her right hand ... had to recently reduce the 2" x 2" square handrail to the basement to a 1.5" round. She hobbles along pretty well so far. Her mom is 96 and has a cane. My wife borrowed it to try, but the right-angle handle bothered her. She is only 5'-1" tall and seems to object to everything I get to help her. Hearing aids she won't wear, glasses she barely wears. I thought this might be something I might do in my spare time, to make her see I am trying to help. Something that has a 1-1/2 to1-/3/4-inch diameter would be nice. I liked the idea of a thumb hole too. (At least this is something that if she doesn't use, it will look nice, and since she is almost deaf, I can use to rap her upside the head with to get her attention) 🤣 I'm not in any hurry, but I only know of a couple willow trees in the area I live in central Ohio@@OutrightAdventureFilms
@@miketrissel5494 maybe 2yrs late n a dollar short... I too am 5'1, tho my physical issues r different from ur wife's (mine is lower back herniated disc'swhich has caused right hip issues n 2inguinal hernias, repaired but failed/failing) the small hand struggle is real. I made my own staff with 3things in mind:hand size, convenience and support for not just walking but getting up n bending over. My staff has a bend in it starting just below where this gentleman's suggested grip is(previous video) the length of the bend is roughly the length of my wrist to mid forearm, how that is handy is let's say I'm raspberry picking n I need to lean bend n reach, my forearm is what supports my bend n weight, not my wrist n the bend keeps my hand from slipping. The convenience part is, now that my hand is holding a stick, I have 1less hand to use to hold stuff, so I have a fork at the top of mine but that same fork can b used as a different type of stabilizing when used upside-down n rubber walker ends, or I've used it hiking to stab into the ground going down hill to create a rail handle of sorts when the ground is slick or sketchy.
My suggestion may b too late to help here but to the content creator, food 4thought if these aren't things you've thought of yet.
You need a draw knife to remove the bark.
Thank you for sharing this awesome tutorial, I learned so much! What did you use for an epoxy finish?
I cut a stick last May. It is really easy to strip off the bark at that time of year because the wood beneath it is fairly wet. You just have to be careful to avoid cracks if it dries too quickly. I have enjoyed your presentations and am looking forward to the next one.
Thank you! They have been fun to make 😀
I used a good carrot 🥕 peeler and a pointy can puncture/bottle opener for the diamonds Lol
Appreciate the video. I have been collecting sticks to try to make a version of the diamond willow cane my great grandfather made. He accentuates the diamonds by making the core into a dowel smaller than the diamonds and added other river like patterns. I wonder what tools he used. Thanks again.
That sounds cool. I'd be curious to see a visual of what that looks like.
@@OutrightAdventureFilms I will send you a picture if I can figure out the messenging.
Im not a real carver 😂😂 i have kid sized hands n as i watch u use that handy tool, contemplating justifying getting one, i realized that unfortunately its yet another "ment for the job" tool that wont work for me, i think its more i have some hinky catch in my wrists n short fingers n small hands make it pert near impossible for me to adjust my grip n hold... BUTTTTTT omg that tool would b handy 4why im here today. Unconventional tools i use: chainsaw chain sharpener (hand held), some tapered pick that has mild file texture, 2 small rounded rough files ment for auto body work n a knife. The struggle im hitting is mid diamond i have a branch nub i want to keep, but i cant get behind it n the pick end (only thing that fits) is too pokey, sure i can screw it up n learn n do better next time, but i really like this specific stick n im not confident enough yet to try my knife since the last time i tried this exact thing, i didnt have my pressure n angle right n off the nub went, but whatever the issue was it was so small it was a fine line between screw up n sucess n partially accidental slipping. So all that in mind, any suggestions of unconventional tools that may do what I need? Anyones suggestions would b appreciated n it doesn't have 2b the proper tool for the job, just has to get the job done. I will add, before aquiring things that work better like the chain sharpener, i used a pocket knife, a dental pick n fingernail file. I dont shy from tools that make it tedious, i actually find tedious tinkering soothing
*i am working with dry catchy wood*
It makes taking the bark off 10 times easier.
The curved blade reminds me of a hoof knife.
How do i send you some pics of the diamond willow cane and walking stick i made. The cane has a red deer stage antler from poland as it's handle.
Send to my email: outright.adventure.films@gmail.com
If you dont remove all the yellow bark can you sand it out after ?
Yes absolutely. It takes a little longer though, depending on the age of the wood. Older wood sands faster, younger wood takes longer.
Hello…. I’m just getting started with diamond willows. I’m on my second one and would like to get into my third. Would you please tell me if you stain yours or just go to polyurethane?
If you are making another video on how you finish staining your wood I would be excited to watch it.
I am also interested in purchasing some of the unfinished wood blanks that you may have, so please contact me
I use a polyurethane used for outdoor use. Stains hide the better features of diamond willow, and the polyurethane tends to enhance the features better. I do have a video coming soon…I’m getting a bunch of things in place so that I can do my videos more regularly. Stay tuned.
As for buying blanks, I’ve got lots of unfinished sticks at various stages. I’m in Canada, so if you’re also in Canada, shipping isn’t too bad, but nice it crosses the border the shipping is ridiculous.
I live in Ga. I'm looking for some place to order diamond willow Black's. Can you help me?
Sorry - I live in Canada and I don't have any contacts here that have Diamond Willow blanks. You might be able to find live willows if you go looking for them around water.
I want one lol
And faster.
Poor camera location & sometimes out of focus. A lot of video is of your stomach while the work you’re doing cannot be seen.
Don't let the critics dissuade you. Your passion is obvious without needing a production crew . It worked well for me , another passionate diamond willow lover .
Thank you! I didn't want to feed the trolls 🤣@@MrEvelTattoo