Cedar Sticks - Walking Stick Forum
Jul 29, 2013 · 143 posts · Joined 2013. #5 · Jul 30, 2013. The cedar sticks are stored in the loft of our barn. I expect by the end of the summer the sticks will be really quite dry. The temp has been about 95 deg outside for several days, in the barn loft about 125 deg. I checked the sticks last week and they do have a way to go.
Cedar Walking Sticks | Walking Stick Forum
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cedar | Walking Stick Forum
Aug 31, 2013 · I cut about 400 cedar sticks last winter, which I plan to make into walking sticks. The trees were between 10 and 13 years old according to tree rings. I cut the sticks along the side of the parkway. Last week I made about 15 sticks and they look great.
Stains, Sealers, Finishes, etc. | Walking Stick Forum
Mar 22, 2013 · For me, important issues include resistance to moisture and scratching, and the ability to touch it up when scratched without a complete sand and refinish job. So, how about a discussion about: Stains. Sealers. Finishes: oils, lacquers, …
Which woods are available in your area for walking sticks?
Dec 30, 2012 · A collector of walking sticks is termed a Rabologist. A walking stick in hand acts as a metronome for stride. The woods around me contain maple (rock, silver, sugar), various species of oak, white birch, aspen, sassafras, cherry, catalpa, and black walnut. I also have quite a bit of basswood around.
"Blank" Sticks | Walking Stick Forum
Oct 5, 2013 · I have a really nice selection of both "curled/twisted "blank" sticks if anyone is in need to sticks for creating your own walking sticks or cane, but does not have access to raw wood. I also have a great selection of traditional "blank" staffs, several of which are cedar wood. I have a web site "kentucky walking sticks" or you can email me if ...
Bark Stripping - Walking Stick Forum
Jul 23, 2014 · Fiach. 4 posts · Joined 2014. #7 · Aug 16, 2014. It seems to me that not removing the bark allows the stick to dry more slowly. It reduces the danger of having cracks in the end if you additionally cover its ends with a plastic bag or wax. On the other hand it may be a hard job to remove the bark when its dry.
Pacific Northwest Wood Types - Walking Stick Forum
Feb 28, 2016 · The other two can be full of pitch. I tend to prefer hardwoods. There's a good selection of hardwoods available here. Alder, maple, vine maple (if you can find a straight enough stick), hazel, birch, holly, cottonwood, cherry, Oregon white ash, willow, dogwood and Oregon white oak all grow wild here for starters.
Best finish for hiking stick - Walking Stick Forum
May 17, 2018 · The linseed oil gives good penetration and appearance. The spar varnish has UV inhibitors and makes it more weather proof. The turpentine thins it down for better penetration. Apply the mixture just as you would an oil finish, adding as many coats as you like. After a few coats it will begin to get more glossy.
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