HI TIM, GREAT VIDEO! BEAUTIFUL WALKING STICK & YOU MAKE IT LOOK EASY!!!! WALKING STICKS ARE VERY COOL ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU'RE WALKING UP OR DOWN HILLS! YOU REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR WALKING STICK ON STEEP HILLS OR UNLEVEL GROUND! WALKING STICKS ARE A BLAST BECAUSE THEY ARE "USABLE ART"! FIRST TIME TO YOUR CHANNEL & IT WON'T BE MY LAST!!!! ALWAYS STAY FROSTY & GOD BLESS!
I love this. I'm about to make my first walking stick after watching one of my fellow carvers at our carving club working on his cane top. I'm busy researching techniques.
Hi Tim, what does the copper sleeve do - is it necessary...does it make the connection stronger? Is it ok to put the handle right on the stick - with a hanger bolt and apoxy?
I use the copper fitting to basically cover my failure to make a good clean connection, and it does make it a bit stronger. You can connect topper straight to stick, but you'll want a spacer in between.
I've just got interested in making walking sticks so this was a great video to watch 👏🏻👍thankyou ....what's the price tag on one of those sir just to give a ballpark THANKYOU
@@timpevey868 stick looks great and time and passion there to be seen but correct me if I'm wrong is the marketing the hardest part I've no experience in this but imagine it would be .....thanks all the best
You are exactly right, marketing is everything, and I'm horrible at it! That's for online sales, but I absolutely love my in person sales, shows are my favorite!
Tim! Are you just knife carving the top to fit the reducer? How are you measuring the fit before you start carving? Lastly, are you sanding up to 240, then torching, then sanding at 240 again?
Yes, I knife carve it, there's a lot of luck and not much skill involved! 😊 I like to leave a gap between the topper and the top of the stick for the epoxy to grab hold, so it doesn't have to be perfect. I like using a tubing cutter for plumbing to get my line straight and make a stop cut, then I cut back to it, then turn and carve up. I sand it all the way til I'm happy with it, no fuzzies at all, then I torch it, you'll be surprised how that finishes it off!
I add a lot of toppers to bamboo, so I'll either carve a peg on the bottom of the topper to fit the hollow, or I'll take a dowel that will fit the hollow then carve a peg to fit the topper. Hope that makes sense.
@@timpevey868 I was thinking the same in just wasnt sure. Its my first attempt and this is large diameter hole. So before I filled it or decided to put screws in it figured I ask someone with experience
The gap space for epoxy is important. Avoid being too meticulous in the fit. Epoxy needs to bond not only to the surface you are glueing, but it also needs its own thickness to really become as strong as it can be - which is impressive. Use enough epoxy to cause it to squish out. Wipe the excess off with denatured alcohol or acetone.
I should have been clearer on that, most of those tools are home made. If you could imagine a large forstner bit wit a hole in the center to slip over the stick and cut a neck.
HI TIM, GREAT VIDEO! BEAUTIFUL WALKING STICK & YOU MAKE IT LOOK EASY!!!! WALKING STICKS ARE VERY COOL ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU'RE WALKING UP OR DOWN HILLS! YOU REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR WALKING STICK ON STEEP HILLS OR UNLEVEL GROUND! WALKING STICKS ARE A BLAST BECAUSE THEY ARE "USABLE ART"! FIRST TIME TO YOUR CHANNEL & IT WON'T BE MY LAST!!!! ALWAYS STAY FROSTY & GOD BLESS!
@micheledraper7377 Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad ya found us! Check out our Facebook page. It gets a bit more "stuff" there!
Charming AF, love your work
Thanks!
This was very helpful. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Thanks Tim,
Easy explanation as always. Must look for those reducers now.
Peter I was just about to message you and tell you your video was up! 😁
Tim Pevey Can't find that size in the uk
You can buy something similar from walking stick suppliers, I'm sure you can find those in the U.K..
I love this. I'm about to make my first walking stick after watching one of my fellow carvers at our carving club working on his cane top. I'm busy researching techniques.
It's addictive! 😄
@@timpevey868 I can well believe it
Woohoo!!!!!!! Tim Pevey is a AMAZING Carver!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Enjoyed your video, mate. Good information, good delivery and simple.
Thanks! I'm nothing if not simple! 😄
Thanks! I'm putting a crow skull (fake one for a terrarium) onto a cane to use as a prop when I lead ghost tours and this is a help.
Absolutely!
Oh So Smart! Thanks for the video, God Bless!
You're welcome! Thank you!
Hi Tim, what does the copper sleeve do - is it necessary...does it make the connection stronger? Is it ok to put the handle right on the stick - with a hanger bolt and apoxy?
I use the copper fitting to basically cover my failure to make a good clean connection, and it does make it a bit stronger. You can connect topper straight to stick, but you'll want a spacer in between.
@@timpevey868 Thank you, Tim, I may have more questions as my wife and I start this project in our small tourist town on the Frio River
@@timpevey868 Can you explain or describe the 'spacer'?
Imagine putting a washer between the head and stick, but it would be a hard wood or antler, several options.
This gentleman gives a much better explanation! ua-cam.com/video/h_isaAvgnXs/v-deo.html
Very well explained. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Hey there Tim, nice tutorial.
Thanks!
Very instructional video thanks
You're welcome! Thank you!
Nice tips thanks again, I have the opposite money saving trick for hair, I havent cut mine in over 15 years.
😂😂 That's actually why I cut mine, every once in a while, so you can't tell that I really don't have to cut mine! 😁😀
@@timpevey868 Haha :)
I've just got interested in making walking sticks so this was a great video to watch 👏🏻👍thankyou ....what's the price tag on one of those sir just to give a ballpark THANKYOU
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it! I try to stay affordable, usually $65 to $120.
@@timpevey868 stick looks great and time and passion there to be seen but correct me if I'm wrong is the marketing the hardest part I've no experience in this but imagine it would be .....thanks all the best
You are exactly right, marketing is everything, and I'm horrible at it! That's for online sales, but I absolutely love my in person sales, shows are my favorite!
Tim! Are you just knife carving the top to fit the reducer? How are you measuring the fit before you start carving?
Lastly, are you sanding up to 240, then torching, then sanding at 240 again?
Yes, I knife carve it, there's a lot of luck and not much skill involved! 😊 I like to leave a gap between the topper and the top of the stick for the epoxy to grab hold, so it doesn't have to be perfect. I like using a tubing cutter for plumbing to get my line straight and make a stop cut, then I cut back to it, then turn and carve up. I sand it all the way til I'm happy with it, no fuzzies at all, then I torch it, you'll be surprised how that finishes it off!
Thank you brother 🙏
You're welcome Brother!
Good set up
Thanks!
Good idea.. where do you buy your dowel rods?
Thanks Charles, I buy mine at Home Depot, easiest access for me.
Any ideas on attaching topper to a Hollow cane made of Antler?
I add a lot of toppers to bamboo, so I'll either carve a peg on the bottom of the topper to fit the hollow, or I'll take a dowel that will fit the hollow then carve a peg to fit the topper. Hope that makes sense.
@@timpevey868 I was thinking the same in just wasnt sure. Its my first attempt and this is large diameter hole. So before I filled it or decided to put screws in it figured I ask someone with experience
There's many ways to do it and there's nothing like making mistakes to teach you the best way! 😁
The wife cuts my hair, saves a small fortune over the years :)
Yes it does! 😁
The gap space for epoxy is important. Avoid being too meticulous in the fit. Epoxy needs to bond not only to the surface you are glueing, but it also needs its own thickness to really become as strong as it can be - which is impressive. Use enough epoxy to cause it to squish out. Wipe the excess off with denatured alcohol or acetone.
I always drill my holes oversized and a gap between my stick and topper. I believe in it holding for life!
@@timpevey868 Yes, I noticed. You do good work. Plenty of space. I was just adding some details as to how epoxies work best. You got it covered.👍
Absolutely, no worries!
You also mentioned there were tools you could use to carve the dowel to fit the reducer, rather than do it by hand. What are the tools?
I should have been clearer on that, most of those tools are home made. If you could imagine a large forstner bit wit a hole in the center to slip over the stick and cut a neck.
ua-cam.com/video/sHY-0HjVEok/v-deo.html
👆 Here's the link to the tools.
Thanx 🙏💯🙏💯🙏
You're welcome!
Cut your own hair...rub rub rub! Lol!!!
Saves money, built in air conditioner, and 0 prep time to look good! 😄
Thank you.
@@hanksbud2544 you're welcome!