Choosing the Best Wood For Your Walking Stick

If you are interested in getting a walking stick, youabout as high as your shoulder. The diameter of the
have a variety of different options. You can get onestick needs to be large enough to support your weight.
or two sticks, you can get sticks made with a varietyThe overall weight of the stick should be enough to
of different metals or types of wood, and there aresupport your weight and light enough for you to carry
different types of sticks for different types of walking,on long hikes without getting too tired. When you are
hiking and trekking. Another great option is making yourlooking for a stick to make into your walking stick, you
own wooden walking stick. Making your own walkingshould choose strong wood, like mesquite, and you
stick lets you make the stick in the way you want itshould look for any signs of insect infestation.
and you control how it is made from the veryAlso, the stick should only have a few knots in it, if any,
beginning. There are some important things you needbecause knots can affect the strength of a stick. If
to remember when you are making your own stick.you are planning on making a walking stick, it is
You need to make sure the stick is an appropriateincredibly important that you have woodworking, and
height and width, that the wood is durable and sturdy,woodworking safety, knowledge and experience since
and that the bottom and the top of the stick aremaking a walking stick involves carving, sanding, and
properly aligned.finishing. Also, you should make sure you wear thick
The height of the stick depends on what you want toworking gloves when working on the walking stick.
use it for. If you want a cane like walking stick, youThere are many different websites and books
should make sure the stick is about as high as youravailable that can give you instructions in making a
wrist. If you want to use the stick for hiking, it should besturdy, good-looking walking stick.