Glad that you liked it Maryke. This project is very easily done with hand tools as well. Dare I say it that it would also be a very easy 3D print project? Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to leave the kind words. I truly appreciate it.
Women are magicians, that's why you never mess with them! I'd never heard of hair sticks until a few months ago, where a fellow UA-camr also made some of these. Another simple and highly personalised gift for that someone special in your life ... if they have long hair of course 😁
They are indeed magicians Barry. I hope that you will give this a try and make some of your own. For the record, I had never heard of them either until my wife asked me to make some. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Fantastic small project Ken! I made my granddaughters something similar using a stick much like yours, and a piece of leather with a couple holes punched in the leather. They call them ponytail holders. Thanks to you for the project.. and thanks to Mrs Ken for modeling! Maybe next time she can turn around and show us her smile! Thanks again Ken!
Glad that you liked the project Dennis. I know exactly the type of ponytail holders that you are talking about and they would be a great show idea as well. As for Mrs Ken......she's not quite as comfortable in front of the camera as I am but she has been on a couple of show and hopefully will come on more as time goes on and she gets more comfortable with it. Thanks for encouraging her and for tuning in to the show.
This is definitely something that can be made on the road or on a break at work etc. I used the sander because I have it in the shop but there is nothing wrong with using hand tools are a pocket knife and whittling hair sticks to pass the time. Thanks for tuning in this week Scott and for chiming in with the great suggestion.
Kenny, Kenny, Kenny. You never cease to amaze me. the hair stick is a great little project that those of us who are somewhat hair challenged would never think of doing. But I agree that someone in our lives would really enjoy having one, or two, or . . . . . . . . ☺ Ya done good!!!!
Glad that you liked it. I have to say that I can't take the credit for this show idea. It was my wife asking if I could make them and it was her idea. I just embellished on it and took it to the next step. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with the kind words. It's very much appreciated.
Woman here. I spent yesterday watching videos on how to use hair sticks in my medium long hair. This morning im watvhing how to make my own. I got a piece of oak splinter from the wood pile and my pocket knife .... that's what's in my hair now. However, I'd possibly like to make some nicer ones. And now you speak to selling them ... 🤔
Hair sticks are fairly quick and easy to make Bonnie and the more you make, the quicker you can make them. For the amount of stock and time that is put into them, they have a great profit margin. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to leave your comment.
If I could Alan, I would but I can't, so I won't. LOL. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for chiming in with your comment. It gave me a good chuckle.
Glad that you liked it Paul. I'm always on the lookout for ways to use up that scrap wood. I hate to just burn it or throw it away. Thanks for tuning in this week and for taking the time to leave you comment. Your dedication to the show is very much appreciated.
That is a cool project! You can really let your imagination run wild. What an easy buck for someone to make at a craft fair. My wife used to use them back in the day. She thought your show was cool! I do too! Enjoyed, take care! OH! You have more hair than I do LOL!
Glad to hear that you and your wife enjoyed the show Michael. They would definitely be a great way to make a few extra dollars. Thank you goes out to you and your wife for tuning in to the show. It is very much appreciated.
Shellac is my most favorite finish. I used Shellac on the interior of my kitchen cabinets and the drawers and my goodness it made the wood look beautiful, also used shellac on a picture frame made out of Cherry. My wife has very thick curly hair, should I increase the length of the hair stick?
I don't think there would be a need to increase the length Randy. Try the size that I gave here in the show and have her try it before you do all the fancy shaping on the top. If she requires a little more length, then you can always use another piece of scrap but for the most part, the length that I provided should still hold her hair, even if it is thicker and curly. Thanks for tuning in to the show and if you make some, be sure to send some pictures.
My wife USED to have shorter hair than me 30 years ago but at some point I started transitioning from Head and Shoulders to Mop and Glow. LOL. Thanks for tuning in Mark and for chiming in with your comment.
Definitely a great modification to this project. I hope that you give it a try. Thanks for tuning in Tim and for chiming in with your suggestion. It's a great one.
I'm not exactly sure what you mean by a "luxurious" hair stick. The wood used for hair sticks should be a hardwood so that they can take the abuse of inserting them and removing them from your hair. You can use maple, cherry, poplar, walnut, oak, beech, ebony, Koa or any other hardwood that you have access to. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in and good luck on your project.
Total noob here, so, please be patient. First off, though, THANK YOU!! A few questions. 1) What is it that you're using to draw a straight line so quickly? Exact name, please, so I can go get one ASAP!! 2) What is it that holds the piece in place? I see, on the right, a small block attached to a bolt(?) With a (hand) lever that acts as a stop. I'm guessing this is DIY? It's genius!! If you don't mind providing me details, I'd like to use the same method. Thanks again.
The device I am using is called a T-rule. It is made by INCRA and can be purchased directly from incra.com or from most woodworking suppliers. I got mine from Lee Valley Tools. As for the hold down part, I think you are referring to my quick release wonder dog. That is made by Veritas and is available at Lee Valley Tools. Here's a link. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/workshop/workbenches/benchtop-accessories/74622-veritas-quick-release-wonder-dog?item=05G1030 I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to ask your questions. If you ever have another other questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help if I can.
@acutabove_woodworkings Yes, I was referring to your quick release wonder dog. Thank you for the links. Wow, the things people design and technology never ceases to amaze me. A few months ago, I was gifted huge pieces of plywood that was once used as wall to wall shelving in an office that closed. After cutting them into workable pieces, (no bigger than 8.5" x 11," (which was my first intro to a table saw & a 10" sliding compound miter saw), I started tinkering with cutting VERY basic dovetails, and tho none of my tinkering resulted in an actual box that fit together, it did satisfy my curiousity on how they are designed. Which then led me to purchasing a Dremel Stylo and tinkering with, again, VERY basic wood relief, (as carving into a piece of wood seemed too "simple," & I wanted my design to seem raised & 3D-like). Unfortunately, I cannot afford more than the few bits that came with it, so for now that project is on hold until I can afford to buy more appropriate Dremel bits for wood relief I prefer hand tools over power tools simply because hand tools don't, "get away from me," and I also can't afford even the most basic hand tools and Dremel accessories. Unfortunately, the little money that I did have some months ago when I started tinkering with wood projects by hand, I made the mistake of purchasing a chisel set from Harbor Freight, & they have quickly dulled, & I don't know how to sharpen them. So, for wood relief, for example, I use a straight blade to first lightly carve the design into the piece of wood, followed by a combination of the chisel set and Dremel. Also, the basic hand saw & coping saw I bought from Ace Hardware have already broken, so, I make do by using just the (replacement), blades for a hacksaw, which again, were gifted to me, which gets me by. As per the hairstick, I started that journey before getting the Dremel by cutting a block of wood with a hacksaw blade, and using a box cutter to "whittle" it down to the shape I wanted. Since getting the Dremel, my second, (attempt), at a hairstick has been less labor intensive, to say the least, and cut the time down from over an hour to just under 20 minutes. It's simply amazing how tools can make all the difference. Knowing how far I've come and how much improvement I've made without the proper tools and equipment keeps me hopeful for future projects, (hopefully), by then, I can add a few from the websites you've suggested. I know that anything I select from them will last a lifetime. Quite honestly, I was going to throw in the towel all together, that is, until I saw your UA-cam Channel. Seeing the endless possibilities has encouraged me to do the best with what, (tools, materials, knowledge & skills), I have to work with, & has reminded me that it's the journey & what is learned along that journey, that matters, not so much the end result, or in my case, lack thereof!! I may not have anything to show for it, but, I must certainly have learned A LOT along the way!! Thank you for your kindness, openness, and willingness to share your knowledge and skillset, and encouragement to ask questions. You are truly a rare find!!! I'm so glad I stumbled on your channel!!
@@myscreennameis It sounds like you have the perfect attitude to get started in this wonderful hobby. It's about the journey and the experiences and things learned along the way that matter. You don't have to please anyone but yourself. I have been doing this for over 45 years (started when I was 10) and I haven't looked back. The skill I have, I have gained by practice, success and failure. UA-cam didn't exist when I started. Heck, the internet didn't exist when I started. There are plenty of shows on the channel that are geared toward a basic skill set in woodworking. I hope you will check them out. Don't be afraid to try something new or to modify my methods to utilize the tools you have. You said that you were practicing dovetails. This video may be a little advance in skill for a beginner, but you may enjoy having something to work toward. It really demonstrates how you don't need fancy machines to make beautiful project. I hope you enjoy it. ua-cam.com/video/YhkxT6XSrv8/v-deo.html Keep working at your craft and please feel free to ask any questions you might have.
That's the great thing about these hair sticks Jordan, you can customize them however you like and if you think they need to be pointier, then by all means, make them pointier. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your thoughts.
This was fantastic to watch! Many thanks to your wife for teaching us how to use it!
Glad that you liked it Maryke. This project is very easily done with hand tools as well. Dare I say it that it would also be a very easy 3D print project? Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to leave the kind words. I truly appreciate it.
Love it. Great for hand carving practice.
they would definitely lend themselves to hand carving. Great idea Jordan. Thanks for tuning in.
Women are magicians, that's why you never mess with them! I'd never heard of hair sticks until a few months ago, where a fellow UA-camr also made some of these.
Another simple and highly personalised gift for that someone special in your life ... if they have long hair of course 😁
They are indeed magicians Barry. I hope that you will give this a try and make some of your own. For the record, I had never heard of them either until my wife asked me to make some. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Fantastic small project Ken! I made my granddaughters something similar using a stick much like yours, and a piece of leather with a couple holes punched in the leather. They call them ponytail holders. Thanks to you for the project.. and thanks to Mrs Ken for modeling! Maybe next time she can turn around and show us her smile!
Thanks again Ken!
Glad that you liked the project Dennis. I know exactly the type of ponytail holders that you are talking about and they would be a great show idea as well. As for Mrs Ken......she's not quite as comfortable in front of the camera as I am but she has been on a couple of show and hopefully will come on more as time goes on and she gets more comfortable with it. Thanks for encouraging her and for tuning in to the show.
Th is a great little project. And with a portable tool like a carving knife, you could take them along and make them anywhere.
This is definitely something that can be made on the road or on a break at work etc. I used the sander because I have it in the shop but there is nothing wrong with using hand tools are a pocket knife and whittling hair sticks to pass the time. Thanks for tuning in this week Scott and for chiming in with the great suggestion.
Cool idea
Glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in.
Kenny, Kenny, Kenny. You never cease to amaze me. the hair stick is a great little project that those of us who are somewhat hair challenged would never think of doing. But I agree that someone in our lives would really enjoy having one, or two, or . . . . . . . . ☺ Ya done good!!!!
Glad that you liked it. I have to say that I can't take the credit for this show idea. It was my wife asking if I could make them and it was her idea. I just embellished on it and took it to the next step. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with the kind words. It's very much appreciated.
Woman here. I spent yesterday watching videos on how to use hair sticks in my medium long hair. This morning im watvhing how to make my own. I got a piece of oak splinter from the wood pile and my pocket knife .... that's what's in my hair now. However, I'd possibly like to make some nicer ones. And now you speak to selling them ... 🤔
Hair sticks are fairly quick and easy to make Bonnie and the more you make, the quicker you can make them. For the amount of stock and time that is put into them, they have a great profit margin. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to leave your comment.
OK Ken now it's your turn to put the hair stick in your hair, I would show you how, I have no hair lol great show Ken, have a wonderful weekend
If I could Alan, I would but I can't, so I won't. LOL. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for chiming in with your comment. It gave me a good chuckle.
Kenny, you are coming up with some really different projects lately, kudos. Another cool project using wood from the scrap pile.
Glad that you liked it Paul. I'm always on the lookout for ways to use up that scrap wood. I hate to just burn it or throw it away. Thanks for tuning in this week and for taking the time to leave you comment. Your dedication to the show is very much appreciated.
Thank you great small project to do.
You're very welcome. I hope you enjoyed the show. Thanks for tuning in .
Lookin good Kenny.
Thanks Karl. I appreciate you tuning in to the show.
I am going to make some for my granddaughters
They will love them. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Nice, 👍.
Glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
That is a cool project! You can really let your imagination run wild. What an easy buck for someone to make at a craft fair. My wife used to use them back in the day. She thought your show was cool! I do too! Enjoyed, take care! OH! You have more hair than I do LOL!
Glad to hear that you and your wife enjoyed the show Michael. They would definitely be a great way to make a few extra dollars. Thank you goes out to you and your wife for tuning in to the show. It is very much appreciated.
Shellac is my most favorite finish. I used Shellac on the interior of my kitchen cabinets and the drawers and my goodness it made the wood look beautiful, also used shellac on a picture frame made out of Cherry. My wife has very thick curly hair, should I increase the length of the hair stick?
I don't think there would be a need to increase the length Randy. Try the size that I gave here in the show and have her try it before you do all the fancy shaping on the top. If she requires a little more length, then you can always use another piece of scrap but for the most part, the length that I provided should still hold her hair, even if it is thicker and curly. Thanks for tuning in to the show and if you make some, be sure to send some pictures.
Very unusual, my wife has shorter hair than me lol.
My wife USED to have shorter hair than me 30 years ago but at some point I started transitioning from Head and Shoulders to Mop and Glow. LOL. Thanks for tuning in Mark and for chiming in with your comment.
lol thanks bud :)
You're very welcome. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
This could also be custom “chop sticks”, only need two!!
Yep need to make sure to use food safe finish, like a cutting board!!
@@timseroka8956 Shellac is food safe when cured.
Definitely a great modification to this project. I hope that you give it a try. Thanks for tuning in Tim and for chiming in with your suggestion. It's a great one.
Hii ken , I have a question to ask you becz no one give me correct answer so here it is
What type of wood is used for a luxurious hair stick?
I'm not exactly sure what you mean by a "luxurious" hair stick. The wood used for hair sticks should be a hardwood so that they can take the abuse of inserting them and removing them from your hair. You can use maple, cherry, poplar, walnut, oak, beech, ebony, Koa or any other hardwood that you have access to. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in and good luck on your project.
Total noob here, so, please be patient. First off, though, THANK YOU!!
A few questions.
1) What is it that you're using to draw a straight line so quickly? Exact name, please, so I can go get one ASAP!!
2) What is it that holds the piece in place? I see, on the right, a small block attached to a bolt(?) With a (hand) lever that acts as a stop. I'm guessing this is DIY? It's genius!! If you don't mind providing me details, I'd like to use the same method.
Thanks again.
The device I am using is called a T-rule. It is made by INCRA and can be purchased directly from incra.com or from most woodworking suppliers. I got mine from Lee Valley Tools.
As for the hold down part, I think you are referring to my quick release wonder dog. That is made by Veritas and is available at Lee Valley Tools. Here's a link. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/workshop/workbenches/benchtop-accessories/74622-veritas-quick-release-wonder-dog?item=05G1030
I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to ask your questions. If you ever have another other questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help if I can.
@acutabove_woodworkings
Yes, I was referring to your quick release wonder dog. Thank you for the links. Wow, the things people design and technology never ceases to amaze me. A few months ago, I was gifted huge pieces of plywood that was once used as wall to wall shelving in an office that closed. After cutting them into workable pieces, (no bigger than 8.5" x 11," (which was my first intro to a table saw & a 10" sliding compound miter saw), I started tinkering with cutting VERY basic dovetails, and tho none of my tinkering resulted in an actual box that fit together, it did satisfy my curiousity on how they are designed. Which then led me to purchasing a Dremel Stylo and tinkering with, again, VERY basic wood relief, (as carving into a piece of wood seemed too "simple," & I wanted my design to seem raised & 3D-like). Unfortunately, I cannot afford more than the few bits that came with it, so for now that project is on hold until I can afford to buy more appropriate Dremel bits for wood relief
I prefer hand tools over power tools simply because hand tools don't, "get away from me," and I also can't afford even the most basic hand tools and Dremel accessories. Unfortunately, the little money that I did have some months ago when I started tinkering with wood projects by hand, I made the mistake of purchasing a chisel set from Harbor Freight, & they have quickly dulled, & I don't know how to sharpen them. So, for wood relief, for example, I use a straight blade to first lightly carve the design into the piece of wood, followed by a combination of the chisel set and Dremel.
Also, the basic hand saw & coping saw I bought from Ace Hardware have already broken, so, I make do by using just the (replacement), blades for a hacksaw, which again, were gifted to me, which gets me by.
As per the hairstick, I started that journey before getting the Dremel by cutting a block of wood with a hacksaw blade, and using a box cutter to "whittle" it down to the shape I wanted. Since getting the Dremel, my second, (attempt), at a hairstick has been less labor intensive, to say the least, and cut the time down from over an hour to just under 20 minutes. It's simply amazing how tools can make all the difference. Knowing how far I've come and how much improvement I've made without the proper tools and equipment keeps me hopeful for future projects, (hopefully), by then, I can add a few from the websites you've suggested. I know that anything I select from them will last a lifetime.
Quite honestly, I was going to throw in the towel all together, that is, until I saw your UA-cam Channel. Seeing the endless possibilities has encouraged me to do the best with what, (tools, materials, knowledge & skills), I have to work with, & has reminded me that it's the journey & what is learned along that journey, that matters, not so much the end result, or in my case, lack thereof!! I may not have anything to show for it, but, I must certainly have learned A LOT along the way!!
Thank you for your kindness, openness, and willingness to share your knowledge and skillset, and encouragement to ask questions.
You are truly a rare find!!! I'm so glad I stumbled on your channel!!
@@myscreennameis It sounds like you have the perfect attitude to get started in this wonderful hobby. It's about the journey and the experiences and things learned along the way that matter. You don't have to please anyone but yourself. I have been doing this for over 45 years (started when I was 10) and I haven't looked back. The skill I have, I have gained by practice, success and failure. UA-cam didn't exist when I started. Heck, the internet didn't exist when I started. There are plenty of shows on the channel that are geared toward a basic skill set in woodworking. I hope you will check them out. Don't be afraid to try something new or to modify my methods to utilize the tools you have. You said that you were practicing dovetails. This video may be a little advance in skill for a beginner, but you may enjoy having something to work toward. It really demonstrates how you don't need fancy machines to make beautiful project. I hope you enjoy it. ua-cam.com/video/YhkxT6XSrv8/v-deo.html
Keep working at your craft and please feel free to ask any questions you might have.
@acutabove_woodworkings THANK YOU!! I checked out the link, I can't wait until I get there!!
IMHO, the point needs to be a bit pointier. Just a bit.
That's the great thing about these hair sticks Jordan, you can customize them however you like and if you think they need to be pointier, then by all means, make them pointier. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your thoughts.