Making a carved antler walking stick handle / topper series 9

Antler carving from start to finish
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[@raymondoreilly7569]

As a knife maker, I understand you had no mask on. Well done, I just finished my first thumbstick😊

[@garrettjohnston5153]

I don't no who does not like this video cause it's skill the man has . It's wonderful thing he's done

[@woodlandsticks1365]

Thank you Sir

[@oldbones9162]

Really enjoy your instructional videos! I've collected sticks from many different hikes over decades of years. Each having some meaning of the hike or trip. I've only just trimmed a bit, sanded and varnished then added some decoration to them. After watching you....I've started to add antler and looking at other materials available to me to the top my sticks. Now...engraving! Thanks for the videos and valuable info. From California.....thanks!

[@woodlandsticks1365]

Thank you for your comments, glad to have giving you inspiration. Dave

[@MrJpb2000]

It sure is great 👍 to see you back making videos again Dave. You make everything look so easy which is very inspiring...thank you.

[@woodlandsticks1365]

Thanks for your comments it's praise like this that makes it worth while.Dave

[@Electronicpoacher1]

great to see ya back mate you are certainly a master at your craft mate ATB Richie

[@jlw6394]

So glad you have started your videos again!!! I've made loads of sticks now and love it so much. All down to you sir. Really would love to see a Rams horn and different kinds of ferrule fitting. Cheers.

[@woodlandsticks1365]

Will keep trying to find time to do more Dave

[@boxcartwilly]

Wow I love watching people that are masters of their craft it's a real pleasure. Thank you for sharing.

[@woodlandsticks1365]

You are welcome

[@douglasgipson7011]

Really enjoy your videos. Thanks and keep them coming.

[@MusicCatElliott]

Hey hey!! Glad I found you too, Dave! You have a new subscriber! 😊 loving your videos! 😍

[@robertremington1341]

brilliant love watching you work. thanks for the video hopefully more to come

[@richparker7778]

Just found your channel and really enjoy videos . Thanks for sharing your videos. Cheers from Illinois.

[@JeffGloverArts]

This entire series has been such a joy to watch. I'm learning a lot I hope to put to use very soon. Thank you!

[@woodlandsticks1365]

Enjoy your stick making Jeff

[@JeffGloverArts]

@@woodlandsticks1365 , thank you!

[@RonRay]

To this wonderful gentleman carving these canes: Bravo, Sir! You are a craftsman and artist. It amazes me that snowflakes can watch a great craftsman like this, who is such a joy to watch and hear.. and then do nothing but "complain" about him not wearing a mask, goggles, etc. etc. If they are so 'concerned' about doing everything just so, I suggest they focus on their own business and stay out of other's!

[@woodlandsticks1365]

Hi Ronray Glad you liked the videos. Thanks for your comments, Dave

[@ridterranytofollowtruthpea8324]

THANK YOU MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR WONDERFUL CREATIONS AND TALENT!!! TAKE CARE MY FRIEND!!!

[@woodlandsticks1365]

You'r welcome

[@Lt_DE]

Glad you put out another video- last year after watching your other videos I went out and got me some sticks with potential; still seasoning for now but do enjoy your technique and skill being shared - hope you will continue sharing- cheers!

[@woodlandsticks1365]

Thank you for your comments yes we have plans to do more in the future Dave

[@PRESTIEGED117]

good to see you back!

[@tonynapoli5549]

Best videos I’ve seen for a very long time, thank you sir for sharing. 👌👍🇬🇧

[@woodlandsticks1365]

You are welcome

[@regtennyson4797]

Nice job excellent carving

[@pwessie]

I find this so inspirational. Great work

[@woodlandsticks1365]

Thank you

[@StevenFarnden]

well done ole mate,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, top job done,, cheers.

[@montanabush2294]

great work love it gives me some good ideas thank you

[@woodlandsticks1365]

Glad to help Dave

[@tkstravels]

Dave, I feel like I just had my first class. Top notch once again. I'll be the first to sign up for another. I'll keep in touch.

[@woodlandsticks1365]

Thank you Terry you know where i live Dave

[@eoinurquhart2306]

Great video!

[@robweaver9367]

Thanks for sharing your passion and knowledge

[@woodlandsticks1365]

You are welcom Rob

[@PLINKER]

Thanks Dave!

[@woodlandsticks1365]

You'r welcom

[@josephpepecastillo717]

Very nice explanation- thanks!

[@Bowman2B]

You clever old sod ......a true artist .

[@woodlandsticks1365]

Not so much of the you.

[@danielduran4331]

Looks like a humming bird from here beautiful !

[@woodlandsticks1365]

Yes a new bird a Humming Woodcock LOL

[@charliebowen5071]

Where did you get the dental dremel thing mate??

[@michaelflynn6178]

Thanks for sharing your skills

[@SherrisPlace]

thank you great!

[@Aldo21t]

Really interesting, great work 👍

[@woodlandsticks1365]

Thank you Aldo

[@henrysscrollsawworks6367]

still love the videos

[@liamhutchison8303]

Very nice antler

[@NovemberContent]

Any more videos coming soon? I really enjoy them.

[@henrysscrollsawworks6367]

i have a peice of elk antler and that part we call the cron in usa but .the piece ihave where you are carving on the antler mine is con caved in the middle any suggestions please

[@woodlandsticks1365]

Think of curled up dog, bear, or a garland of flowers Dave

[@PLINKER]

Did you carver have any identification on it? I have bee looking on E-Bat but have not found anything quite like yours with a speed dial up and down?

[@woodlandsticks1365]

Hi Tom The Carver is used for dental lab for drilling and polishing . it's a Micromotor n3 hope this helps Dave

[@anthonykennedy6758]

Good on you man!!!!

[@robstone661]

amazing

[@PLINKER]

I would like to know what your carver is that you are using to carve the woodcock? it does a great job in the hands of a pro!

[@woodlandsticks1365]

Got the tool on ebay it's a Dental drill

[@robertremington1341]

Hi Dave if you don't mind I have a question about drying my sticks a stick maker in the town where I live has told me to fasten my stick to a broom handle to stop them bending while drying out have you ever used this method

[@woodlandsticks1365]

Never used it but have heard of it if you only cut a few give it a try Dave

[@sonnynelson6746]

Love watching folks that know what they are doing. However, I would be wearing a dust mask or respirator..

[@grahampennington2488]

great video

[@woodlandsticks1365]

Thank You Graham

[@leepilkington3648]

Just found your channel. I am going tomake some hazel Market sticks / crooks using Hazel and am going to stream bend the crooks. Have you done this ( im sure you have). I have some experiance using steam to make recurved long bows. What finish do you use and what type of ferrals do you use please ? Lookforward to any asvice you can offer. Thankyou.

[@woodlandsticks1365]

Hi lee drop me an email [e-mail] And give me some idea where in this world you are and i will be glad to. Dave

[@leepilkington3648]

@@woodlandsticks1365 I have. Thankyou

[@amamama8704]

Hello I'm need some advice. I'm found some good walking sticks in the woods it came from a tree that snapped in half. As I was preparing them yesterday I noticed a tiny dark circle from where I cut and it's kind of soft. I can cut pass that and it will fade out but you still can see a soft spot. If I take my pocket knife I can puncture a hole in it. Is this a bad limb? One of the limbs I can't use because I seen termites on one. But it seems like the tiny dark spot I noticed also comes at the other end which has a soft spot too. The tree is still fresh with green bark too

[@woodlandsticks1365]

All the sticks i use are cut green and seasoned for a year per inch .I have never used sticks that fall from trees .there must be young growth sticks to cut and use near you. Dave

[@amamama8704]

The tree was split in half by nature it seem pretty fresh I believe what I seen is normal but I did have to salvage some . I'm noticing there's a bigger risk in getting bad limbs from ground. I found some beautiful white oak trees in my area very excited

[@johnmcguigan25]

Thank you very much for posting, learnt a lot. Can you advise what height would a traditional height to cut my stick to, I’m 5’10”.

[@woodlandsticks1365]

The hight is a personal thing so try taking small pieces off till you are happy with the hight

[@johnmcguigan25]

Cheers, thank you.

[@Irishtomq]

How do you obtain your antler?

[@woodlandsticks1365]

Hi Tom I get my antler from hunters But it is getting harder as they are used for dog chews. Try a pet shop

[@paulmerry9031]

Hi we’re did you get the tools from for the drill and what are they called

[@woodlandsticks1365]

Hi Paul You will have to email me. Then i can help Dave

[@paulmerry9031]

@@woodlandsticks1365 hi i just retired and thinking of taking up stick making and was interested in the tools you use the drill and birs bits and were you get them from and thanking you Paul

[@leephillips8209]

Great video dave may I ask what do you use for polishing the actual hazel stick

[@woodlandsticks1365]

Hi Lee I like out door varnish rubbed down with fine grit paper between coats 3-4 coats Dave

[@leephillips8209]

Thanks dave keep the videos coming cheers

[@jimmyhorn9314]

lee phillips ;y

[@pip110.5]

You have an amazing skill sir and I thank you for sharing it. I'm hearing a Suffolk or Norfolk accent, I'm I right?

[@woodlandsticks1365]

Spot on near Diss Now Essex overtooking Suffolk

[@willkennedy4119]

Where do you get your antler and horn from?

[@woodlandsticks1365]

Abbatoirs for horn and contacts for antler

[@willkennedy4119]

thank you

[@M21L35]

It would seem that if the antler could be stabilized in a vice of some sort, it would facilitate the entire operation.

[@phillipdoye9854]

Can I use privet for a walking stick, I’m in Australia.

[@woodlandsticks1365]

Hi Phillip If it is long enough and thick enough yes. If you don't like the coulour when seasoned strip it and stain

[@phillipdoye9854]

Thanks Woodland sticks, I will give some a go.

[@banditbeggers533]

They are beautiful mate top work. Where do you get you antlers from please

[@woodlandsticks1365]

www.highlandhorn.com/shop.asp Always hard to get now as most are bought for dog chews

[@garrykey5259]

Dave Beggers

[@banditbeggers533]

Garry Key hello

[@rajrai8073]

All that free calcium going to waste? I’m truly inspired by your videos, and I’m going to be doing this after retirement. When I see the antler/ scullcap dust when you work I can imagine why you’re not wearing a dust mask. Is it because the dust is the heavy particles type and so don’t fly around like other dry dust?

[@woodlandsticks1365]

Thank you for your comments. No dust is good for you , i usually carve over a dust extractor but it is too noisy when talking on video.

[@paul50pb]

Hi, what type of machine and drill are you using

[@woodlandsticks1365]

Hi Paul I have only just got this drill it's a Dental marathon micro motor drill paid £85.00 on ebay Dave

[@sweettooth5737]

woodlandsticks Sounds like you got a deal! 😊👌 Good to know they are out there to be found. 😉

[@robertwagner2363]

Wood be noice on a burl, watched past my beddie by

[@colinblair5363]

dust is toxic please wear a mask

[@woodlandsticks1365]

I do when not filming

[@bochereauaugerghislain4561]

c est moi la honte ,juste un bey ,un prochain,seras dey ,peut etre ?

[@sandienochs6132]

Wear a mask or do it outside on a windy day. Antler dust is bad news.

[@woodlandsticks1365]

As I have said before the dust extractor is too noisy

[@billsiviter9272]

Be easier if you drew the shape on first and use a mask and goggles.

[@woodlandsticks1365]

A lot of people can't draw, dust extractor makes too mutch noise for video .Please check out my other videos .Dave

[@sonnynelson6746]

Love watching folks that know what they are doing. However, I would be wearing a dust mask or respirator..

[@woodlandsticks1365]

I do use them both but too noisy for filming