Make The Ultimate DIY Multipurpose Wading Staff & Walking Stick! EASY STEP BY STEP BUILD!

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Жыл бұрын

If you have every found yourself in need of a sturdy wading staff, but didn't want to pay and arm and a leg to have one for yourself then I have the solution in today's video. I designed this multipurpose DIY wading staff that can also double as a walking stick to take care of a great many things. I'll show you step by step how to make what I think is the ultimate multipurpose DIY wading staff or walking stick without using a bunch of expensive tools or materials. Sit back enjoy and thanks so much for watching! God bless!
I've broken down an approximate materials and cost list. Your build might be slightly more or slightly less than $20 depending on what you have on hand at home. I had the sealer and the paracord already so that saved me from purchasing those items which brought my cost to around $15.
1 1/4" x 72" dowel rod $10
1 1/4" rubber leg tip $1.50
1/4" x 1 1/4" Tapcon screw $.45
1/4" x 4" Tapcon screw $.89
Paracord $4.99
Sales Tax $1.06
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Total $18.89
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@donniedefoor4250 7 ай бұрын

I also make many types of staffs,hiking sticks and walking sticks. They are so valuable in many ways. I am a 73 yr old north Georgia Marine veteran that loves the outdoors and am also a cancer survivor. I really enjoyed the great message at the end. We need the love and guidance of the Lord so much in these truly times. Many thanks sir.

@thefrugalsportsman 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing about both your love for the outdoors and for the Lord. Glad too that God healed you of cancer as he did me. May God continue to bless you in all you do and many thanks again for your encouraging words! Stay blessed brother!

@annieyue9184 21 күн бұрын

Thank you for your words of wisdom! May God bless you!

@thefrugalsportsman 20 күн бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks so much for watching and for all your support and may God bless you richly!

@stevew585 10 күн бұрын

Hi from London, wonderful video, Thank you Sir. You're a great craftsman.

@thefrugalsportsman 10 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for those kind words. I'm glad you liked the video and it is wonderful to see others living so far away still able to be apart of our KZfaq family. Thanks too for watching and may God bless you richly!

@guyh.4553 Жыл бұрын

1st thing, the burning does another thing. It's called Sho Sugi. If you char it 100% black, then sand it down, your wood will be water proof. Even Red Oak. 2nd, with the burn you put on, should start off with 120 grit and finish up with 180. Good project. Need to make myself a new staff. I lost my old one which was a piece of drift wood from the Pacific.

@thefrugalsportsman Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the suggestions. Very good to know! Thanks too for watching and may God bless you!

@annieyue9184 21 күн бұрын

Thank you for showing us your crafty work and the art piece!

@thefrugalsportsman 20 күн бұрын

My pleasure 😊 God bless you!

@mdeedub 4 ай бұрын

So appreciate your faithfulness in sharing the good news of Jesus!

@thefrugalsportsman 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your encouragement! It means a great deal! Thanks too for watching and may God bless you richly brother!

@paulpower2680 Ай бұрын

Good design. Good execution. Thank You.

@thefrugalsportsman Ай бұрын

Thank you so glad you found it a help! Thanks too for watching and may God bless you!

@stacyhazelwood4033 Жыл бұрын

We thought we were just fishing and hiking. This video caught my eye because I love making hiking sticks. I love how you teach me and others to make something, then find the object in scripture. Then relate the object to eternal life and living water. Thank you.

@thefrugalsportsman Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your encouraging words and support! It really means a great deal and is so appreciated! Thanks too for watching and I am so glad you enjoyed the video and got something out of it! Take care and may God bless you richly!

@Josephine-sm2db 2 ай бұрын

Really nice grounding stick.

@thefrugalsportsman 2 ай бұрын

Thank you and may God bless you!

@dennislandstrom6904 Ай бұрын

To stabalize the wrap I brush Minwax wood hardener on it. Also makes it easier to clean later. Great Video....

@thefrugalsportsman Ай бұрын

Good tip! Thanks for sharing that. Thanks too for watching and may God bless you!

@lloydwilliams7674 Жыл бұрын

Hello Dave, Bumped into your video as "Old Man Time" is starting to catch up to me but I'm not yet ready to give up on some of my favorite (and tough to access) smallmouth spots. Your how to build and use the walking staff tips were very appreciated and I'm now a subscriber. Thank you also for the pair of "How To" messages...1.) Making a walking staff and 2.) How to lead a better life. Both are much appreciated! Stay well.

@thefrugalsportsman Жыл бұрын

Lloyd thank you so much for your support by subscribing and especially for taking the time to share such an encouraging comment. I'm so thankful that you found the video a help and hope that the things I share might be an encouragement to you as well! Thank you again for your kind words, support and for watching and may God bless you richly!

@lugnutzz75 Жыл бұрын

Awesome looking stick. Glad to see ya back.

@thefrugalsportsman Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I really appreciate your support! Thanks so much for watching and may God bless you!

@donmoroz5502 10 ай бұрын

Great tutorial, instruction on use of the staff and lesson at the end.

@thefrugalsportsman 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much and so glad you got something from the video! Thanks so much too for watching and may God bless you!

@MrStanwillis Ай бұрын

Excellent video in many ways. I'm glad you didn't drill your hand. Thanks for wading staff fabrication and the devotional.😊😊😊

@thefrugalsportsman Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the encouragement. I really appreciate it. Thanks too for watching and may God bless you!

@addisonesslinger3653 Жыл бұрын

Excellent work. The ending is the most important.

@thefrugalsportsman Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I so appreciate it! Thanks too for watching and may God bless you richly!

@charleshutcheson2506 7 ай бұрын

Refreshing message! Remember, Satan knows your name, but calls you by your sin. God knows your sin, but calls you by your name. Thanks for the vid!

@thefrugalsportsman 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and for those words of wisdom! They are much appreciated. Thanks again and may God bless you richly!

@vincent2327 5 ай бұрын

And don't forget to leave a carrot out for rudolph

@perfectweather Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks 👍

@thefrugalsportsman Жыл бұрын

We are so welcome and glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching and may God bless you!

@bobhanes5092 4 ай бұрын

wonderful video brother themaking of the walking stick was good but you using that to witness about Our Savior The Lord Jesus Christ was awesome, I could tell you were a good man right from the start of the video.

@thefrugalsportsman 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much for those encouraging and affirming words. The mean a great deal. Thanks so much as well for watching and may God bless you richly in every way my brother!

@fouroakscrafts7240 10 ай бұрын

Great tutorial and tips - I like the design of this hiking stick. God bless!

@thefrugalsportsman 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much and hope you found the video a help! Thanks too for watching and may God bless you as well!

@crickettharris499 2 ай бұрын

Great message

@thefrugalsportsman 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much and may God bless you richly my brother!

@timothypetrey1712 4 ай бұрын

Awesome from the staff to the witness

@thefrugalsportsman 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your encouragement. Thanks too for watching and may God bless you brother!

@MarkJLarsonOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thats very cool my friend! Thank you for sharing! Good luck with everything!!

@thefrugalsportsman Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mark for the encouraging words! God bless you my friend!

@jubeibob 6 ай бұрын

"T" handles are the best I love them, great video thanks!

@thefrugalsportsman 6 ай бұрын

Thank you and thanks so much for watching. May God bless you!

@willowufgood1254 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🎉

@thefrugalsportsman Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome. Thanks for watching and may God bless you!

@davidnave4349 Жыл бұрын

Thank you and May God bless you and keep you safe . May your message here reach out and bless others and bring them the Jesus. Praying for you my Brother.

@thefrugalsportsman Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome and thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words. They mean a lot! My hope and prayer as well is that people would hear the message and that God would move in their hearts to draw him to himself and that hey might come to Christ. That is the whole reason this channel was started. Thanks so much again for sharing and for watching and may God bless you richly my friend!

@docink6175 Жыл бұрын

I use a staff as a walking aid, I really like your carrying idea

@thefrugalsportsman Жыл бұрын

Thanks and glad you liked the video. The carrying idea I got from a fellow youtuber (Kayak hacks fishing) so I can't take credit for that, but love the way it works and keep my stick out of the way. Thanks for watching and may God bless you!

@jimrookphotos 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave. A few things I'll change on the staff to fit my style and needs but the outline was quite helpful. As for the message, in our times it is needed more than ever. Thank you for the faith and courage to share the message of God's promise and gift, His son, Jesus Christ.

@thefrugalsportsman 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for those words of encouragement! I really appreciate the affirmation and your support! I am glad you found the video a help as well. My heart is for others to know Jesus and all he has for them. Hopefully God will use the simple messages I share and through the Holy Spirit they might come to know his grace and goodness as they believe and put their faith in him. Thanks so much again for watching and for taking the time to comment and may God bless you richly my brother!

@ramonrivera5738 6 ай бұрын

Great video!!! I m getting ready to start my first walking stick thanks for the tip and thank you for inspiration on walking with the Lord... Amen Brother 🙏 God Bless

@thefrugalsportsman 6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome and thank you for those kind and affirming words! They are much appreciated! Thanks too for watching and may God bless you richly!

@andresvenegas3346 7 ай бұрын

Came across this video by accident, and enjoyed every minute of it… even though I live in an arid part of the world (UAE) I am definitely making myself one of these! A great DIY project for myself, and chance to impart the same knowledge you did for me today with friends and family. I think I will make mine a little taller, to also act as a crutch should emergencies ever necessitate. Thank you and God bless.

@thefrugalsportsman 7 ай бұрын

Thanks you so much for your kind words and so glad you found the video a help! Thanks too for watching and may God bless you!

@KatoCoyoteCombatWorkshop Жыл бұрын

This video couldn't have come out at a better time. I got to hiking again and have fallen in love with hiking staff diy. I've tried unsuccessfully to source my own wood out in the wild but I think a poplar dowel will serve just fine, especially since I can't stand bent sticks. Let us know how the polycrylic holds up, I'm told polyurethane is the best but I'm nervous about oily rags.

@thefrugalsportsman Жыл бұрын

Glad the video was a help to you! As far as the polycrylic goes, I had it on hand because I make many of my own fishing lures and I dip my saltwater bucktails in the polycrylic and then hang them to drip dry. I use stick on eyes for the bucktails and the poly leaves a nice coating over them sealing them in. They take a great deal of abuse in the saltwater, sand and the rocks and hold up extremely well. I wouldn't think the walking stick would be any different. The poly seems more flexible than the urethane which I think adds to its sealing ability. I hope that helps! Thanks so much for watching and may God bless you!

@tamc1766 Жыл бұрын

Great Idea !!! Best wishes ! From the Christian Scottish trout fisherman ! God Bless YOU SIR !!! JOHN 3 v16

@thefrugalsportsman Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Thanks too for watching and may God bless you as well my brother!

@pastorbrose 15 күн бұрын

Thanks for the Gospel message! Jesus saves!

@thefrugalsportsman 15 күн бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to share those encouraging words. Thanks too for watching and may God bless you!

@jimbstrokesurvival8615 Жыл бұрын

This is a great idea!!! I added one to my walking stick after I seen this video and it worked out awesome. I just throw it over my shoulder if I need to hands and I can keep on moving.

@thefrugalsportsman Жыл бұрын

I wish the over the shoulder hack was my idea, but I can't take the credit it comed from another KZfaqr whose channel is called Kayak hacks. It's a great idea thought and he deserves the credit. I thought I would share it while showing how to add the paracord handle grip! Glad you found the video a help! Thanks so much for watching and may God bless you!

@jimbstrokesurvival8615 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@thefrugalsportsman Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@charlesschauberger6700 Жыл бұрын

Suggestion: look into diamond willow. Makes beautiful walking sticks.

@thefrugalsportsman Жыл бұрын

I'm sure it makes a beautiful stick. Thanks for sharing and watching and may God bless you!

@scottbrammer8275 Жыл бұрын

Totally enjoy your videos - especially with the special messages at the end. I thought I had subscribed to your channel before, so when I ran across this I was curious why I haven't seen any new content. I either forgot or got dropped somehow, so I subscribed again. (I've seen on some of my other channels where youtube drips the subscription for some reason. I'm assuming updates.)

@thefrugalsportsman Жыл бұрын

Scott thanks so much for taking the time to share your encouraging words! I really appreciate them an the support you give. No matter how you got bumped we are so happy to have you aboard again as a subscriber! We really appreciate it! Thanks so much too for watching and may God bless you richly my friend!

@jeffreycrawley1216 3 ай бұрын

My Dad had one like this issued to him when he was in Burma in WW2 - lots of rivers to ford out there! His was bamboo and the handle could be unscrewed and the shaft broken in two - each joint had a brass screw fitting. Don't know why he brought it home with him as he never used it and it sat in an umbrella stand in the hallway until he was in his late seventies and needed to use a walking stick. My eldest brother shortened it down to ordinary walking stick length and Dad never went out again without it. One day we were about to sit him down on a bench while we did some shopping when a man of his own age stopped, looked at the cane and said "Burma?" Dad said "That's right" to which the man replied "Me too, blood awful wasn't it?" and wandered off. Don't know what happened to it but am tempted to copy your design.

@thefrugalsportsman 3 ай бұрын

What an amazing story! Thanks so much for sharing it. Your Dad's staff sounds like it not only was a help, but brought to mind many memories for him of good friends he served with. Hope that my video was a help to you and that it might inspire you to make a staff that will create special memories for you as well. Thanks so much for watching and sharing about your Dad and may God bless you in every way!

@kenolswfski8862 Жыл бұрын

Now I know where you honey hole is lol super great video Dave

@thefrugalsportsman Жыл бұрын

Thanks. That isn't usually where I fish though. Only sometimes. They closed off the access road to my favorite spot last year so I can't get into that area unless I wade down the creek. Thanks for watching and the encouragement! Talk to you soon!

@virgilastacy5281 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the fellowship and the walking stick God is an awesome God ty in Jesus name Amen

@thefrugalsportsman Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for you support and kind words! Thanks too for watching and may God bless you richly!

@kiwiprouddavids724 Жыл бұрын

It's funny I was just making myself a walking stick to help me when trapping and working on the farm, and my sticks like yours with the T shape. I like doing things by hand so I'm rasping the peaces out of NZ native timber that are pretty hard, at night instead of watching TV or playing computer games. So yeah it will end up being like a tall T shape that's the right hight for me ......I made some diy walnut stain and some beeswax finish, I think what I'm going to do is do a few staining and drying cycles and then I'm going to do a couple of rubbing downs with the bees wax finish to hopefully trap in the stain and make it look really dark . A few weeks ago I made a new handle for a spade that this ladies late husband bought for her years ago .and I've been doing allot of new handles for old tool heads and I'm slowly getting better and upping my game . My aim is to do my stuff for as free as possible and cool ,I'm also a amateur bone carver so I'm just going to do a tight fit ,kinda Dowling the top of the t on and if I have to a couple bone pins to hold it in place and I'll probably put the brass from a old shotgun shell on the end to protect the bottom. Anyway sorry for rambling I'm just slightly proud of myself I'm slowly getting better and learning more , and I like making things that make people happy or help out , hopefully I can make a cool stick for myself and anyone else I know that needs one in the future, I got back problems that's why I need one

@thefrugalsportsman Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing your ideas with me. It is always good to gather thoughts and learn from others. It sounds like you project will be a lot more detailed than mine, and I am sure it will serve you well. Keep up the great work and thanks too for watching. May God bless you richly!

@stephenearley1102 11 ай бұрын

My $170 Falstaff wading staff always seems to need some repair. The streams I wade in Maryland are very difficult, if not impossible without a staff. I just made one of your design as my backup. I will be curious if this $20 staff is more reliable than the Falstaff. Thanks for the great design!

@thefrugalsportsman 11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! The thing I love about my staff is that it feels so sturdy in my hand and so I put more trust in it to hold me. Plus it is something I built and it saved me money. I hope you have much success with yours and stay safe out on the water. Thanks so much for watching and may God bless you!

@simongee8928 Жыл бұрын

I've marked both my walking staffs from the bottom with grooves every 10cm. to half a metre. This enables me to easily gauge the depth of water or loose mud that I may have to cross. It was the normal practise of British boy scout to mark their staffs thus, but in Imperial measured gaps. As yours is a wading staff, why dont you mark it thus as well - ?

@thefrugalsportsman Жыл бұрын

That is a great tip and the markings can even double as a fish measuring scale. Thanks for sharing that and for watching and may God bless you!

@mmcleod8148 3 ай бұрын

If it was a few inches longer could you could use it as a crutch if you sprained an ankle?

@thefrugalsportsman 3 ай бұрын

Yup. Good tip. Thanks for watching and may God bless you!

@yellowboot6629 Ай бұрын

It❣️🤣... thanks 🤣🤣🤣... Sorry! Brass end tip is needed ☝️!🤣🤣🤣

@thefrugalsportsman Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and may God bless you!

@yellowboot6629 Ай бұрын

@@thefrugalsportsman U have the great Day ❣️

@garlandburgan7051 6 ай бұрын

Good video on how to make a useful staff, but most of all thank you for sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ 🙌

@thefrugalsportsman 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your encouragement. Thank you too for watching and ma God bless you!

@donmoroz5502 9 ай бұрын

Where's your rod when you are using both hands on the handle to find solid footing in the stream bed? Good tutorial!

@thefrugalsportsman 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm sorry I didn't include that in the video as it is a good point. I was more focused on showing how to use the staff that I forgot about showing what to do with the rod. There are a few options: 1) Hold it under your arm (I don't recommend that one because if you stumble you could lose you rod) 2) Make or purchase a belt clip on rod holder 3: Some fishing vest have a loop and latch where you can secure your rod vertically and works well for tying on new lures as well 4) This is the simplest and probably the best. Just place the rod horizontally close to the reel across the one side of "T" and grab both the rod and the top of the staff together. That way you always have a firm grip on your rod and you don't need an additional device to secure it. Hope that helps. Thanks so much for watching and may God bless you!

@danieljuarez-ln7sn 8 ай бұрын

Wow, Gods handy work at its best.

@thefrugalsportsman 8 ай бұрын

So glad you liked the video! Thanks too for watching and may God bless you!@@danieljuarez-ln7sn

@mr.russell2685 Жыл бұрын

Thank You For This Video and The Message About Our Lord and Savior ❤

@thefrugalsportsman Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome and thank you so much for watching and sharing! May God bless you!

@chasdart7298 Ай бұрын

A great vid, but do you know left from right? Only joking!

@thefrugalsportsman Ай бұрын

Did I say them backwards and mix them up in the video? That's funny! Thanks so much for watching and may God bless you!

@garyag45 7 ай бұрын

👍🙏😎🦅🇺🇸

@thefrugalsportsman 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much and may God bless you richly!

@gregoryknox4444 Жыл бұрын

the staff seems very short.

@thefrugalsportsman Жыл бұрын

I guess it all depends on what you want to use it for. It is the right height for me for the ways in which I showed how I use it in the video. If it were longer it might interfere with my walking when stored over my shoulder and it allows me to get the right lean when crossing a stream or river. Some people might like a tall straight staff for walking, but that would go against the design I came up with for my personal use. Hope that helps. Thanks so much for watching and may God bless you!