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Walking stick instructions.
Sticks staffs and poles.
Walking sticks have many names.
In this instructable you will learn how to whittle a staff walking stick out of a cut off branch.
Manufacturers refer to them as staffs sticks poles and even broomsticks.
Carve a staff walking stick.
The length is up to you but i prefer a stick that comes up to my shoulder or slightly below.
There is more than just stripping off the bark in this instructable.
A good walking stick usually starts as a fairly straight piece of wood that is approximately one to two inches in diameter.
Folding canes use and adjustment an easy to follow guide to folding and adjusting the height of your folding stick.
Trekking pole user instructions classic canes trekking poles can be adjusted to a wide variety of heights.
For me this is about 60 inches 152 cm.
A walking stick can help you if you re unsure on your feet or have an injury or condition that makes it difficult to balance.
Prices can range from 50 to over 100 depending on where you buy the accessories straps and special tips you choose and the materials that the stick is crafted from.
The size shape sturdiness and age of the wood all contribute to the quality of a potential walking stick.
A good walking stick starts with a good piece of wood of course.
This diameter gives you control of the stick without tiring your hand.
A walking stick should be about 2 inches 5 cm thick at the top and only slightly smaller at the bottom.
Watch our video guide to standing walking and sitting with a walking stick.