Don Robinson Posted December 24, 2013 Report Share Posted December 24, 2013 Here are pictures of some of the hiking staffs I just completed. Merry Christmas to all. Don R aaronc, Al B, p_toad and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted December 24, 2013 Report Share Posted December 24, 2013 Those are beauties, Don! May I ask how you attach the curved handle to the staff? Tenon, dowels, metal pins?? FlGatorwood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Robinson Posted December 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2013 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 Al B and FlGatorwood 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Dudelston Posted December 24, 2013 Report Share Posted December 24, 2013 Very nice Don....Very nice! FlGatorwood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Moody Posted December 25, 2013 Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 Great looking walking Sticks Don. Wow! Thanks for sharing them. Merry Christmas! FlGatorwood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted December 25, 2013 Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 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? FlGatorwood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Robinson Posted December 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 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. FlGatorwood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 Nice carving~!! FlGatorwood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Bradford Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Awesome hiking staffs! The wood is gorgeous with those diamonds and colors. Wonderful carving on the face. Great job! FlGatorwood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 Moved Don's wonderful work from the Archives to our Carving Forum. Cal and FlGatorwood 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 Thanks for bringing it back. Wonder how Don is doing? FlGatorwood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 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!!!!! FlGatorwood, Cal, Artie and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlGatorwood Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 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. Cal and Gunny 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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