My Best Walking Stick Topper Tips! | Hiking Stick Projects and More!

In this video, I'll be sharing my best walking stick topper tips. I'll show examples of some fun hiking stick or cane toppers. You can learn to make these too. I'll also demonstrate 3 methods for attaching your topper to the hiking staff. Learn what tools you need to carve cane toppers. My favorite way to make cane toppers is to carve them using basswood. It's fun and these toppers make a great conversation piece while hiking down the trail.

Hiking Stick Topper and Projects Playlist:
   • Hiking Stick Toppers and Projects  

Knife Carving for Beginners:
   • Knife Carving for Beginners  

Timestamps
00:00 Intro & Why Hiking Stick Toppers?
01:13 Cane Topper Examples
03:00 Joinery Methods
05:43 Wooden Dowel Method
08:14 Hanger Bolt Method
10:37 Dowel Screw Method
12:50 Carving Knives and Materials
15:26 My Basswood Toppers
16:53 Power Carving Tools
19:08 Wood Burning Tool
19:48 Painting and Finishing
22:00 Topper Joint Covers
25:10 Choosing Hiking Staff Wood
27:18 Channel Shoutouts
28:23 Adding a Grip
29:56 Choosing Walking Stick Tips
31:07 Resource Links

You might also want to check out these hiking stick maker channels:

Stinnett Sticks:
   / @stinnettsticks  
Dennis Nolan - Ozark Arts & Crafts:
   / @ozarkartsandcrafts  
Jason Hedrich:
   / @jasonhedrich  

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