Here are pictures of some of the hiking staffs I just completed.

Merry Christmas to all.

Don R

 

Those are beauties, Don!

May I ask how you attach the curved handle to the staff? Tenon, dowels, metal pins??

 

 

 

 

Hi Lewis, Thanks for your comment. I used the scroll saw to cut the crook and subsequently carved its from a piece of 1 3/4 inch thick ash which I had cut down several years ago. I attached it to the staff using a 1/2 inch oak dowel drilled into both pieces about 3 inches and attached with Gorilla glue.

Don R

 

Very nice Don....Very nice!

Great looking walking Sticks Don. Wow! Thanks for sharing them.

Merry Christmas!

Don, absolutely beautiful my man, art work, pure and simple, art.

What combination of tooling do you use for the sticks, and carving the facial features?

 

 

Thanks Guys. John, I use only a knife for the carvings and limited use of a Dremel for cleaning out the diamonds. Then lots of elbow grease  and sandpaper. The finish is six coats of Deft brushing lacquer. It is a lot of dirty work but I really enjoy creating them and they are always well received from my customers.

 

 

Nice carving~!!

Awesome hiking staffs! The wood is gorgeous with those diamonds and colors. Wonderful carving on the face. Great job!

Moved Don's wonderful work from the Archives to our Carving Forum.

Thanks for bringing it back. Wonder how Don is doing?

31 minutes ago, Gene Howe said:

Thanks for bringing it back. Wonder how Don is doing?

I hope he is doing well Gene, perhaps we can rattle his cage with @Don Robinson where are you!!!!!

I missed these beautiful sticks.  Does Don sell these sticks?  

 

Could you cut off the top, soak it in water and then put it in the microwave or oven for a few minutes to steam it?  Of course, you would need a jig to form it while it is hot and steamy.  Just a thought.