How Do You Make A Cane Or Walking Stick?
this is an easy way to make your own walking stick without spending a lot of time on it. Grab a good saw and go for a walk in the woods to find a good piece of wood(without knots if possible).White pine,cedar,any soft wood will do.Do not use hard wood because when it dries out,it cracks all down the length of the piece.Cut the wood about 4 feet long.The reason for the length is so,when it dries out and the ends crack,you can cut off the ends to get a 3 foot piece with out cracks. Strip the bark off.It’s much easier to strip the bark when it’s green.You can let it dry in many ways,but they still crack on the ends.Thats why you cut it at a 4 foot length.If you can let it dry indoors it takes longer but you will have less cracks. When dry(i would give it a good month),cut the cane down to 3 feet in length.That should take care of any cracks.Take a sharp knife and round the edges of the top of the cane until you get a comfortable feel when you put your hand on it as if you were to use it.I
