Hi, I only occasionally do these types of sticks so it's a change to build one which gives me a bit of variation. Must get out to the woods and hedgerows to finish harvesting sticks.Thanks for watching Andy.
Hi Andy, Enjoying the video, I, like you, also do the messy jobs outside when I can, I much prefer working outdoors when the weather lets you. Look forward to your next episode. Cheers
This inspired me. I'm a fairly new sheep farmer with plenty of hazelnut and oak around. This might be a useful thing for nudging them lightly in the direction i need them to go in the morning. Actually trained 2 of them to walk on a leash ; ) but that tactic isn't going to scale well. In any case carrying a staff would feel pretty cool. Thanks! Subscribed.
Hi interesting transition to sheep farming. I am guessing you farmed beef ordinary milk beforehand. The old gentleman farm up the road has just given up on sheep as he suggests theare hard work, Stubborn, prone to escape, cantankerous and one day running around fine then the next the vet is out. Sheep farming can be hard work I guess. Best of luck with your new venture. Thanks for watching, Andy.
@@hiddenvalleyfootpaths2561 The only thing i had before is chickens/ducks and dogs. Totally new to sheep. This is a dairy breed. I'm hoping to make my own keffir and cheese. Stubborn is a very good description Ha They are also very spoiled. That's why I only started with a few so i don't get overwhelmed. Need to add a ram into the mix here soon. Thanks for the great content.
How is the strength of the crook? As cut, most of the wood grain is horizontal to the ground (admittedly, this isn't quite a cane, where the top of the hook is intended to support the user's weight directly and where the horizontal protrusion acts as a lever against the handle).
Hi, thanks for watching and commenting. The Crook is being used on the farm and is worked every day. It's being abused more than I thought it would be and holding up fine. The last time I saw it it was in the back of a van with a sheep sitting on it. It was over sized in items build more than most probably are. Thanks Andy.
Have ever heard of a spoke shave, a draw knife or a band saw. They would make your life a lot easier. And hand tools don't make dust. Power sanding makes the most dust
Hi, yeah I did mention in the video that there was better tools for this type of wood working. Our whole channel is based around minimised expenses and scaling back life items. I am a manufacturer of Hiking sticks 98% of my time so hudge out lay in expenses is not viable and I operate at the bottom end of the price market so my margins are small. The tools I have would not suit a large scale operation but I am small time and just a cottage industry really. A draw knife has been on my wish list for some time now.I am after a vintage one for the right money . Lot of the dust came from the power sanding you are correct but I usually have no problems down in the wood shed. Hopefully the weather allows me a few days I can get down there to finish sanding. Thanks for watching and commenting, Andy.
Hello Andy, I recently bought a heavy,wooden handled 9" well made draw knife on ebay for about £15, the blade was powder coated & blunt,however after 5 mins with an angle grinder and a good file,it's now sharp enough to cut paper, treat yourself ...life's too short !
Hi,cheers.I've considered making a draw knife but I am not sure I am skilled enough to get a full 8 inch blade section totally flat. I kinda would like a vintage one and am check out selling sites.Get the second part of this video out then it's time to do some wild Camping video's I think. All the best Andy.
Hi, if I was in a pub with a cider and a Irish stick maker was also with a pint of guiness I think us 2 Celtic guys would talk everyone to sleep...lol. Yes your correct about me over talking, I am trying not to in my newer content. Thanks very much for the supportive comment and watching. Andy.
Hi,the simple answer is I don't have one. It's a tool I will get and need it's just I have been working around the fact I don't have one and the cost to me as a small time Crafter. Thanks for watching, Andy.
