If you have an interest in carving a walking stick, then your first order of business is to choose your stick. You can order a stick from a carving supply store, but I have found that the most satisfying is to get outside and cut your own walking stick.
There are a few factors that you have to be mindful of when it comes to selecting the wood for your new walking stick:
- Size (diameter)
- Height of the user of the Walking Stick
- Strength of wood
- Size (Diameter)
Most good walking sticks are going to be between 1 1/2″ to 2″. When deciding on the diameter of the walking stick, keep in mind that if you are using the walking stick for more than decoration, you will be carrying it around for long periods of time. The larger the diameter, the heavier the walking stick will be. Also, the smaller the diameter, the weaker the over all walking stick will be. Continue reading »