Celtic Weave Walking Stick from Straight Stock

[@Austinite333]

Superb. I have been using a Dremel tool to shape, carve and accent my sticks. My first efforts were poor but I see the improvement in my work. Today I decided to use hand tools only on my latest stick and am finding it so much more gratifying. No noise and far less dust. I hope to achieve this level of craftsmanship someday.

[@JasonHedrich]

The rotary tool is very handy and I do turn to it with certain hard woods where hand tools are tough to use. But I agree, hand tools do offer a large degree of satisfaction when things work the way you want! Thanks for watching and good luck with your projects!

[@Oldmanflyfishing]

Holy crap dude, this is beautiful art work

[@JasonHedrich]

Thank you very much!

[@christinakindler9112]

Good afternoon Jason, As usual you made a great looking walking stick. The detail is great and every time I watch a video, I learn something new. Thank you 😉

[@JasonHedrich]

Christina, always great to hear from you! Thank you again for your kind words… thanks for your support

[@markberto9648]

Time and effort paid off! The end result is beautiful! 👏👏👏

[@JasonHedrich]

Thank you so much! Yes, definitely a time investment but it came out great!

[@OurFrenchHouseRenovation]

lot of work went into that.turned out stunning , thanks for sharing

[@JasonHedrich]

Thank you very much! Yes, a lot of hours but relaxing to do. Thanks for watching

[@markbarraclough8739]

Absolutely love your videos ! Thanks for all the information you provide ! VERY EDUCATIONAL !

[@JasonHedrich]

Thank you so much! Very happy to hear that you enjoyed the video… thanks for the support

[@Matt-uj6jm]

Exceptional as usual Jason I have learned so much from watching you work. Out in the hut looking out staffs cut last year lovely yew hawthorn Rowan and laburnam 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@JasonHedrich]

Matt, always great to hear from you. Glad you enjoyed this one. Sounds like you have a nice stash of sticks waiting to be turned into something nice! I'd take a few off your hands if you were closer

[@Matt-uj6jm]

@@JasonHedrich lots of old grave yards in the Hamilton area Jason. My friend keeps me posted when they are cutting so I can take my pick just getting started though. But watching you has been a great learning curve I am a veteran anything I make I pass on to disabled veterans here. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@JasonHedrich]

@@Matt-uj6jm thats awesome, sounds like you have a good connection for supply!

[@youtubefan4167]

Really wonderful, I will try to do the same with a stick I have, thanks for your great videos.

[@JasonHedrich]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video

[@joer5627]

Glad I found your channel. Thx

[@JasonHedrich]

Thats great to hear! I'm glad you found it as well!!!

[@donaldmiller107]

Jason, that is awesome

[@JasonHedrich]

Thank you! Always nice to hear. Glad you enjoyed it

[@peterrussell9231]

Nice job well done

[@JasonHedrich]

Thanks, I like the way this one came out

[@DeeDee1973]

Beautiful piece of work

[@JasonHedrich]

Thank you so much! I liked how this one came out

[@charlesmurschell3110]

Nice job!

[@JasonHedrich]

thank you! I appreciate it!

[@EvaderGuy]

Outstanding!

[@JasonHedrich]

Thank you!

[@SimplementPleinAir]

Superbe! I love it. You have talent.

[@JasonHedrich]

Thank you very much!

[@markbarraclough8739]

FORGOT TO ADD... YOU HAVE LOTS OF GREAT TIPS TOO !

[@JasonHedrich]

Happy to share any chance I can

[@Bang0r]

Hello Jason. Love the video and staff. I am just getting started with wood working and I am very interested in using hand tools rather than electrical. What would you suggest as the essential tools i would need to get started? Thank you for any info! Keep up the amazing work!

[@JasonHedrich]

Thanks for writing… start simple, straight chisels, one carving knife and a saw. Find out what you like doing and add tools as you need. I started that way and very slowly added tools. Most were second hand tools and used finds…

[@JasonHedrich]

A little bit of sad news on this stick... I had shipped it down to the client and UPS decided it would look better broken in 2 pieces. Had all the "Fragile" and "Do not Bend" stickers on the package but it was folded in half and arrived broken in two. Absolutely heartbreaking to hear... so I will have to design and build another one for the client and try a different carrier. Thankfully theres video proof of this beauty and gives me joy to watch the process... just so regrettable that it won't get put into its intended purpose. Just wanted to give everyone an update on the latest developments...

[@robertoarango5425]

That's terrible to hear, for such a beautiful job. Did you get any money from UPS?

[@JasonHedrich]

@@robertoarango5425 sadly no, they denied any wrongdoing and closed my file. I did carve another piece for the client and shipped with FedEx. They have done a much better job and less cost than UPS.

[@darulhabib2998]

Is there a way I could communicate with you through other means please

[@JasonHedrich]

@@darulhabib2998 yes, use my email [e-mail]

[@NWflyonly]

Very cool! But for me that's more of a bed post than a walking stick! But too each his own!

[@JasonHedrich]

@@NWflyonly true enough, but happy you liked the design!

[@JoeK0322]

Is butternut pretty light if you wanted to use this for it’s intended purpose? Also, what do you charge for something like this? Work of art! Great videos 🍻

[@JasonHedrich]

Thanks, the stick was 60” tall, and came in just under 2 pounds. The wood is very light (compared to ash) so it’ll be easy to walk all day with one! For pricing, email me at [e-mail] and we can discuss it

[@gary24752]

Theoretically, doesn't the overlap depth have to be the same as the depth of the rib themselves?

[@JasonHedrich]

Yes, however that would require the carving to be quite deep and could make the stick a bit weaker if we remove too much material. But 100% for accuracy you are correct.

[@darulhabib2998]

Hi Jason I’m interested in ordering a staff. I just had a stroke and I walk with a staff of

[@JasonHedrich]

Thank you for your interest, please write to me at [e-mail] and we can discuss the details

[@JohnSmith-gr8kh]

👍🇨🇦

[@JasonHedrich]

Thank you

[@darulhabib2998]

Hi Jason I have been emailing you but I haven’t gotten anything responses unfortunately I hope everything is ok I hope

[@JasonHedrich]

Everything is good here, haven’t seen anything come in by email however. Check the address, [e-mail]