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Reworking my walnut cane

Post by BrokenolMarine » Tue Feb 13, 2018 11:37 am

After my trip to Occupational Therapy last week for Tai Chi basics, I have been working on my custom cane again. I knew it was over length and took the opportunity to have a "pro" size it to me. I needed to take three inches off. After trimming the length, I reshaped a good bit of the shaft, and stripped the finish. I have been working over the past couple of days. After final sanding this morning, I applied the stains. Walnut to the walnut shaft and colonial maple to the maple/mahogany grip. Much better result.

After a couple hours for drying, I applied the first coat of poly varnish. Pics to follow when I'm back at the desktop to download.
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Re: Reworking my walnut cane

Post by tx gunrunner » Tue Feb 13, 2018 12:36 pm

I have over 10 canes cut in 4 different length and designs . My body tells me which cane I use that day . One size will not work for me .
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Post by BrokenolMarine » Tue Feb 13, 2018 3:03 pm

I have a number of different canes, but this one was way too long. :)
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Post by Henry88 » Tue Feb 13, 2018 3:46 pm

I would definitely use a Cain if I were Abel :D
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Post by BrokenolMarine » Tue Feb 13, 2018 3:54 pm

Henry88 wrote:I would definitely use a Cain if I were Abel :D
That might be a biblical feat. :o
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Re: Reworking my walnut cane

Post by BrokenolMarine » Tue Feb 13, 2018 3:59 pm

tx gunrunner wrote:I have over 10 canes cut in 4 different length and designs . My body tells me which cane I use that day . One size will not work for me .
I also have one in pieces on the bench I picked up at an antique shop. I need to cut off a nub at the top that's worn, one at the bottom as well. Then replace both with a hardwood section I'll epoxy in place, adding strength with a short rod. Then I can reinstall the handle and foot. ;)
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Re: Reworking my walnut cane

Post by tx gunrunner » Tue Feb 13, 2018 6:17 pm

He is a few of mine ..
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Re: Reworking my walnut cane

Post by tx gunrunner » Tue Feb 13, 2018 7:14 pm

tx gunrunner wrote:He is a few of mine ..
This is my favorite

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/69654 ... ymer-black
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Re: Reworking my walnut cane

Post by BrokenolMarine » Wed Feb 14, 2018 2:13 pm

Here is the reworked cane... slimmer and refinished. Cut to the correct length.
I am pretty happy with it.
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Re: Reworking my walnut cane

Post by tx gunrunner » Thu Feb 15, 2018 2:40 pm

I made this one using my B&M shift handle off my race car for the last 40 yrs . Stainless steel shaft and I keep in my Miata

The shillelagh is the one I strapped on my motorcycle handle bars . It has no hook to catch on anything .
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