I'm just a rowdy, simple, don't give-a-rat about anything retired engineer. I spend my time now doing just stuff. My passion is woodworking; CNC Router, Wood Turning, Wood Carving, 3D Printing, CNC Laser, Lichtenberg Burning and Metal Etching. I just like making stuff.
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There are over 100 varieties of mimosa. I've only seen a few different genres and all I have seen have beautiful wood. I wood love to see yours when finished. You are more than welcome to send me a photo when you get it finished. Thanks for your comment.
Excellent work on that stick Dennis. Just made a couple of sticks for my brother's Grandsons with the little compasses inset into the top and paracord handles. You give me new ideas when I watch your videos. Thank You.
Hello, I wanted to see how to do the Fractal Burn since someone showed me a picture when they told me they wanted something with that on it, if you could write down the type of machine you used as I have trouble hearing. I will add your wife to my prayers for those I know of with cancer.
I am very aware of the dangers that come with this process. To some it is not worth the risk but that is usually the folks that don't know what they are doing. I have been doing this over 20 years now and know what I am doing. Thanks for your comment.
This one I used in this video is a pre-fabed commercial machine and in my opinion much, much safer than the homemade machines that requires a transformer taken from a micro-wave oven. I purchased this one from Carl Jacobson manufactured by Constoga Works.
That looks nice Dennis! I've seen people do the fractal burning before. What kind of step up transformer do you use? Looks like you're following some good safety precautions. Another option to the rubber mat is using high voltage dielectric rubber boots which are used by utility linemen. I don't know that I would try this myself. I've been a utility engineer for about 37 years and have seen what high voltage can do - LOL. But it does produce a spectacular effect in the wood.
I am a mechanical engineer and have seen many dangerous situations all safety precautions were required. I agree with you on the boots. I did not mention that everything around me is wood, which is not a conductor unless wet. I have a commercial setup that was completely assembled by the manufacturer. I first used a transformer out of an old oil burner furnace, which delivered about 30,000v. I deem the one I'm using now safer and does the same job at 15,000v.
I often use a 2 part mixture, the brand is JB weld. It dries clear and fast. I think that is what I used on this stick. I also use what is called "CA" glue. It's more like a super glue. The "accelerator" is what you spray on the "CA" to make it dry instantly. Both are available on Amazon and I have links to them in the description of most of my later videos. Hope this helps. Thank for you comment.
Denis, I really like this one. The wrap is different yet similar to the simple wrap around. Good idea. I'll try it too. I may have to get some mounds and make epoxy toppers too. Hope your wife is getting better. Best regards from Canada.
I have a walking stick that we did fractal art on with electricity. The stick has natural reverse knots . Not sure what wood it was found in the woods around depresions it has a darker coloration . After the art work done I am in the process of filling depresions and the art with clear UV epoxy the darker wood now turned a burgandy color . It isnt straight but it is very strong wood even before the epoxy. Plus the clear alows to see the deep inside knots yet is smooth around giving it depth. I still have more epoxy to put on i can only go thin coats for the UV light to cure but cures in a couple minutes . Havnt decided what to use for tip its to natural to go with a rubber tip so far it is just flame hardened.
This one turned out so nice. Just found you, and this was only my second video thus far. Quickly subscribed! Love what you do very much. Looks like you always find the best walking sticks. Also, your shop looks like it would be so much fun to work in. ❤
After the sap stops & the leaves drop, local rate per for hickory is 60¢ dogwood is taken, but better if root ball is attached. that's fresh cut enough?
Fucking tourists you ruined this place for us locals we pick up all your damn trash you come down here and impede the flow of traffic don't know how to drive cause accidents left and right got to deal with you drunk so God damn weekend jam our phone towers where we can't use our f****** cell phones f*** all of you tourists stop coming here find a new f****** place we don't like you here
Hello Dennis, Another beautiful walking stick. I subscribed on the first episode I watched. The knot you wrapped the stick with is called French Whipping or a French Whipping knot. I once wrapped a complete boat stainless steel steering wheel this way because the metal was highly polished and very slippery. I used a spooled nylon three wound cord keeping the spool attached so I didn’t need to join smaller lengths which would have been unsightly. I needed to make my knot with a larger loop to accommodate passing the whole spool through for each subsequent knot. Took me dangling near forever to complete, but my hands didn’t slip. lol. Thanks again for the great video.
Nice video! What are the best species of wood for walking sticks? I have beavers in my lake that make many walking-stick sized sticks, mostly out of river birch and sycamore.
@OzarkArtsandCrafts Okay, thanks! I live north east of Rolla, so my place is dominated by hardwood. It has 5 types of oak, 2 types of hickory, black cherry, very few black walnut, and most everything else is softwood. I watched your beginner's series on walking sticks and subscribed. 😁 Have a great weekend!
Well done Dennis! Those who have never tried this art, yes Jim, I mean you, do not realize the time,money and effort it takes. It takes 15 man hours per each stave.
My Dad started making walking sticks 40-50 years ago. I still have one made of Dogwood, and what’s neat is he used the sapling that had vines twisted around it. Peel them, smooth with sandpaper, coat with shellac. Wish I was artistic.
