Carve a Twisted Hazel Thumb Stick. Woodland Whittling.
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- Опубліковано 25 бер 2019
- In this video, Maggie and I head off to the woods to carve a walking stick. We find a lovely sunny spot amongst the stands of hazel and settle down for a couple of hours of pure peaceful bliss! Hazel is such a versatile material for bushcraft and woodland craft, having many, many uses and being strong and flexible is ideal for walking sticks, thumb sticks and staffs.
I hope you enjoy the video and thanks for watching!
Links
TBS Boar Bushcraft Knife.
www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/t...
Ben Orford small carving knife
benandloisorford.com/store/#!...
Plasters
www.band-aid.com
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Music: Morning Mandolin by Chris Haugen
Firefly by Chris Haugen
Thanks for sharing your great craft, after a hard walk l need a walking stick just like that one😊
I always smile when I see Maggie. Hey, I don't think blood makes the best wood stain. lol.
Nice work ! Beautiful dog !
I’m a subscriber, but hadn’t seen this video before. So nice to see Maggie in her younger days out rambling with you. Happy memories!
Enjoyed that very much as i need a walking stick. Good to see Maggie again too. You must miss her.
Incredibly strong, hazel. I made a handle for my pickaxe from it 31 years ago and it's still whole despite all I've subjected it to since.
Wow! Well, that says all you need to know about it! Cheers!
Woah
Something about this guy. Simply a great chap. I’d love to spend some time outdoors with him.
me, too!
Well, you might join your local council conservation volunteers. Woodland management is just one of the tasks, copicing etc. My favourite tool for this is a Yorkshire billhook. But you might also end up hedge laying - putting in a row of posts in an overgrown hedge, then partially cutting the growing stems, laying them over and weaving in between the posts.
These are all very satisfying tasks anyone can manage first time out with more experienced members. The group usually provides the tools.
Try it sometime and get out there in the fresh air and experience the real thing, not just watch and wish on UA-cam.
Where ever you are, look and you will find.
Next maybe dry stone walling or, in our group, a weekend in the Welsh mountain s helping restore a Welsh long house, an exchange trip with a German group in theNord Eiffel and so it goes.
If you like watching, don't just wish, get involved. It is within easy reach.
Very cool looking Newfie pup! Makes me sad for my old boy "Bruin" ('97-'05). They are one of the best breeds you could ever hope to have as a friend or family member.
My cousin made me a blackthorn stick and slipped a section of metal pipe on the end.Nice vid.
Nice touch mentioning you first did that at the age of 5. When I offered my 6 and 9 year olds a chance to try a single spiral, they *flew* to get headlamps and search the yard for potential sticks. All three of us will be making thumb sticks for the first time this Spring. Really nice musical intro.
That’s lovely! Kids love to carve! 😁
Perfect viewing with a cup of tea. Thanks for taking us along. Maggie really a darling!
Very nice Thumbstick Simon, excellent work :) ATB.
Ouch, careful there mate.
We don't want to see "Simon, a bloke in the hospital!"
(loved the link to band aid btw)
I have used Hazel to build bender shelters in the past, as you say it's incredibly versatile wood.
ATB
Criss
I'm sure that would still be a good episode..
Today we're camping in the ER over set up my baker tent near the triage and I'm going to make up a nice stew while waiting..
I have to say I really enjoy your video's. Combing hiking with crafts etc really keeps me wanting more. Please keep it up!! Best regards from Canada.
they say "you are not an artist unless you bleed for your art" :)
I love you and your videos keep up the good work
Simon it’s a thumb crutch! For use with an injured thumb! 🤣
😂😂😂
Maggie makes every video better.
What Maggie!, Simon Cut his thumb in the woods carving!
For some reason that remind me of a lassie Tv show when I was a kid. 😁 looked like a fun little project , I got some hazel here at home I planted around 20 years ago, going to have to make one or two . Nice to see you again Simon , sure looked nice were you was at , starting to warm up here . Come on summer! Have a good day mate . A.T.B.
Thanks ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Hahaha! I was getting a bit of Skippy the Bush kangaroo there too!
Thanks mate!
Didn’t know who skippy was , looked it up. Going to have to see if I can watch some of that 😂
Just a little tip to save the blade of your knife. Use the 90 degree spine to remove the bark - it works just as well and you won't dull your blade.
Great video all the same. First one of your i've seen, and I have subbed :)
Love your newfie❤ The walking stick is very classy!
Love your Newfoundland Maggie too
Always a pleasure watching your videos. Thanks, Simon. 🌄
Can’t beat hazel thanks for sharing
Nice stick, congrats and thanks!
Terrific Video. Thank you for sharing !
Nice one Simon, looking forward to seeing it oiled.
with patina of essence of human life from the thumb...
Thats what she said
Shows how useful a few plasters are! Easily forgotten first aid kit. Nice video simple starter carving/whittling project. Thankyou for sharing the idea and the gear!
Great vid bud,
Ur a talented fella
I'm gonna get my kids to watch this one and let them make it,
I'm sure they will love creating one,
And yes, first aid will be at hand
👍
I said to myself, "thumbstick? thumbstick? what is a thumbstick?" well now I know! thanks again, Simon. I am fast catching up and enjoying every minute of it!
Good Man, when you make a boo boo ( cutting your thumb ) you admit it. Thanks for another great video.
Nice one Simon...like the logo too 👍
Like your style, your message, the music, the videos. Really enjoy the shows. Relaxing.
Thank you! 👍
Nice relaxing video Si 👍
Nice video and good job on that Thumb Stick.
Greetings,, Kitty
Great how dogs can relax whilst overlooking us working. Actually I had both our dog and our cat doing that this afternoon whilst forking over the vegetable garden...
Yes but its about times all these lazy well kept well fed pets actually did some work!!? I think they are trying to overtake us? Have us on the ends of a shoestring!! We are their puppets!! Are they planning to takeover from us? Hmmm? Makes you think theyve already got us working for them?
My previous dog was my helpmeet for wildlife tracking. Our current one hasn't learned that but, although quite friendly, is a very good guardian around the house. As for our cat, she's lots better than I am at catching mice and actually this very afternoon she did a very good job. I saw her do the predator approach stuff on the lawn, went to look and saw this was about a hedgehog. I've made a nestbox for those, so this allowed me to put one directly in it to catch the odour, hoping he or she will adopt it to breed in. We haven't had a resident couple for 6 years and we need them to eat slugs and suchlike.
It’s lovely isn’t it - content dog, content human! 😁
Love this. Such a simple design but so effective
Simon again lovely video, nice little change from the hiking and camping. Look forward to the next one.
Uncle Simon, I must share with you the best damper recipe ever.
Cool. Fancy some carving and that looks a good place to start.
Don't you just hate when you bleed all over your work? Nice lil vid Simon! nice to see the weather warming up in your neck of the woods as well. Thanks for keeping us entertained, look forward to the next one. Oh yea, my new Openel #8 gave me a small cut today as i was sharpening it! It was really sharp out of the box, but had a bur on one side, so as i was honing it, i just touched the blade, and bingo! Blood on the knife, and sharpening stone!
Thanks mate! Not just me then hahaha!
Hope you enjoy your Opinel! 👍
Great video as always. I would love to see it in another video as a finished product! I may try this, it would make a great companion for my daughter. Thanks Simon!
You Rock Simon!!! I always learn something from your videos!!! ;P
Awesome video and a stunning thumb stick, a great project for working on out in the woods. Take care...(With thumbs and fingers in mind ;))
Excellent video, Maggie is such a peaceful soul
This video definitely is one on the most relaxing, good job Simon!
Hi Simon, I enjoyed watching that, it was rather relaxing actually. 😊
Might have to give that a go. Great idea. Look forward to seeing it when its dried and coated .
Always a pleasure watching your videos.
Nice chilled vid bud 👍🐺 BR Darryl
Cracking project! Can’t wait to make one!
yep simon gonna have a go at this from a drift wood stick we find here in orkney...all the best..mick.
Great little project to teach youngsters carving and knife safety 😝! I have a young protege I’m going to use this with as a beginning project. Thanks!
Yesssssss, Beer Time, Sorry Mrs T I'm out of order for next 30 mins !!!
Made quite a few of these and other small whittling projects back when boys carried pocket knives and internet wasn't a thing 🙂 It's a great thing to do with the kids! They have their own knife. A Hultafors (with no pointy tip for the youngest). Doing that spiral pattern on a magic wand or something is always a popular challenge.
what a nice way to spend an afternoon. nice job on the thumb stick...
Loved the stick and the nick
Cheers
Good stuff Simon
Quality craftmanship 👍🔥
Lovely piece of work on a cracking spring day. Hope the nick is ok. A relaxing watch 👍👍Cheers Sel
another good video
That's lovely Simon, well done, nice to see Maggie with you too , hazel is a lovely wood :)
Simply lovely mate
Never heard of a thumb stick, but that’s pretty cool 👍🏻 Thanks Simon 😎
I made one of those with my dad when I was a kid :) great fun.
Nice stick!
Beautifull...well done...A+++
EXCELLENT, very informative and helpful!😁
Nice one Simon
Will have to give that a whirl, very nice stick. I have no hazel in my neck of the woods but maybe maple might do the trick. Thanks for sharing your carving project!
Fantastic Simon "Something for the weekend sir "😉...
what a bloody nice stick.good job.
Looks great.
Great video as always Simon
Good one Simon
I like that you didn’t edit your accident. And you admitted to forgetting your first aid kit. Very genuine & sincere video. Do you still have this “Thumb Stick”. Safe travels & God bless. ⛺️👍🏼😎
Thanks Roland. We are all human, and I’m a clumsy bugger!! 😂 I do still have it - it’s taking on a nice rich colour as it sits in the corner of my ‘man cave’ 👍
@@simonablokeinthewoods need some pics of this I think
Nicely done, mate!
That was great mate can't wait to see it Finnished I'll be doing one my self soon and hopefully a kuksa
Nice one again Simon, love to see the end product when you have oiled it.
Good tip rounding off the edges, I learned this after my first little cane I made for my step son.
Very nice!
Another great project. Nice work. Give Maggie a god Pet, she is so beatiful and at peace in the woods. Best regards from South Sweden
thank you this is a good project for me and my Grandson!
Great video Simon! I really enjoyed Maggie too. She looks like a great companion for you. Cheers from Denver Colorado. Thanks
Excellent video my friend you look very happy doing this 😄😄😄😄
Happy as Larry (whoever he is!!)
It's beautiful
Neat idea!! Ill give that a try!
I love the patience of dogs. great companions
nice video Simon, its good to see different ways of cutting and carving. ATB mate.
That is pretty cool, I've carved a few hiking staves over the years, especially with the Scouts.
Hi Simon really enjoyed watching that nice one squirrel
Very nice. You sir are a jack of all trades! I’m impressed.
And master of none!!! 😂😂
Nice carving Simon 👍
Lovely thumb stick Simon. Should give you years of good service. Thanks for another informative video. ATB
Simon wrote: "We find a lovely sunny spot amongst the stands of hazel and settle down for a couple of hours of pure peaceful bliss! " So you are doing "moving meditation!" And you reminded me of why I used to love walking in the woods... I explored all day long when I was a child, sunrise to just before sunset. Had to be home by sundown! Love the music, the background sounds, sound of your voice, love the habitat and your big black dog... and love watching you do your beautiful work. Reminds me of the fields in North Carolina, and wish you were a neighbor of mine! This video will have to be *second* best! Gracias, amigo!
Thank you Catherine! There is nothing better than a quiet spot amongst the trees, just the wind in the leaves, the creak of the trees and the birds singing - nothing is more peaceful.
Watching it now👍👍👍
I've never heard of a thumb stick but it's the perfect name for it. Really nice spiral too - thank you. Hope your thumb heals without issue.
Thank you! It’s healing up, slowly!
Great tutorial Simon 👍🏻😁
Never seen a thumb stick before 🤔👌🏻 but looks nice. Thanks for sharing
Atb to you my friend 😉
Tom
For cutting spirals in wood I prefer to use my Sears Craftsman pocket knife. For the spiral I use the straight blade with a bevel on one side only.
I usually don't premark but judge by eye. Using a sliding action to initially incise each side of the groove I then angle the blade diagonally across the incised boundaries. Again, a sliding or slicing movement coupled with turning the stick as I go results in a continuous cut rather than in a series of connected cuts. The spiral that results has a half round groove rather than a vee groove. Next I take a dowel or a kebab skewer, whatever has a diameter close to the groove diameter, wrap in sand paper and angling this a cross the groove and turning the stick I create a half round top to the ridges between equally spaced grooves . These then create a smooth tactile surface. In larger diameter sticks it is satisfying to hold the stick vertical and with a light with thumb and a couple of fingers locating in the groove, at the bottom, allow the stick to descend under gravity twisting as it goes.
I don't have hazel where I am but remember when I did have hazel, how easy it is to cut when green but how strong and hard as it dries. The alternatives I have are similar. Carving in hard dry woods is more challenging. I may carve the grooves green and let it dry a while before sanding the finish.
Thank you Jon for your comment.
Nice I don’t even think of things like that to do thanks