Article in English: A good walking stick starts with a good piece of wood, of course.  The size, shape, sturdiness, and age of the wood all contribute to the quality of a potential walking stick.  A good walking stick usually starts as a fairly straight piece of wood that is approximately one to two inches in diameter.  Look for a piece of wood that is as tall as your armpit (usually in the 55-65 inch range); you can trim it to length later.  Hardwoods tend to make the most manageable and sturdiest walking sticks.  Good options include maple, alder, cherry, aspen, and sassafras, among others.  Look for fresh hardwood, but never cut from a live tree to make a walking stick.  Enjoy nature, don’t damage it.  If you look around a bit, you will find a suitable stick that is still fresh but no longer living.  Avoid sticks with holes or other evidence of insect activity.  The stick may be weakened by insect boring, or you may unwittingly transport bugs into your home. If you are making the walking stick for your own use, stand the stick on the ground and hold it in front of you as you would when walking, with your arm bent comfortably at the elbow (roughly at a right angle).  Mark the stick about two inches above the top of your hand (or more if you intend to add a decorative top carving, for instance), and cut it to length with your saw of choice.  (Note:  Children or those unfamiliar with using saws should seek assistance.  Power saws can take a finger in an instant, and hand saws can easily cause deep cuts as well.)  If you want to size a stick for someone else before locating it, have him hold a broom out in front of him as described above.  Measure the height from the floor to a few inches above the top of his hand.  Take a tape measure or string cut to length with you on your walking stick search.  If you are making walking sticks for sale or to give to undetermined recipients, remember that the 55-65 inch range is a good general starting point for stick length. You can leave the bark on if you wish, but most people prefer the...

Summary in Indonesian:
Temukan tongkat yang bagus. Potong kayu hingga panjangnya sesuai. Ketam kulit kayu. Biarkan tongkat mengering.