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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Reworking my walnut cane
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BrokenolMarine
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Reworking my walnut cane
You can tell a lot about the character of a man...
by the way he treats those who can do nothing for him.
I don't look back at the things I can no longer do, I just look forward to the things I still can.
by the way he treats those who can do nothing for him.
I don't look back at the things I can no longer do, I just look forward to the things I still can.
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tx gunrunner
Re: Reworking my walnut cane
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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BrokenolMarine
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Re: Reworking my walnut cane
I have a number of different canes, but this one was way too long. 
You can tell a lot about the character of a man...
by the way he treats those who can do nothing for him.
I don't look back at the things I can no longer do, I just look forward to the things I still can.
by the way he treats those who can do nothing for him.
I don't look back at the things I can no longer do, I just look forward to the things I still can.
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BrokenolMarine
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Re: Reworking my walnut cane
That might be a biblical feat.Henry88 wrote:I would definitely use a Cain if I were Abel
You can tell a lot about the character of a man...
by the way he treats those who can do nothing for him.
I don't look back at the things I can no longer do, I just look forward to the things I still can.
by the way he treats those who can do nothing for him.
I don't look back at the things I can no longer do, I just look forward to the things I still can.
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BrokenolMarine
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Re: Reworking my walnut cane
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.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 .
You can tell a lot about the character of a man...
by the way he treats those who can do nothing for him.
I don't look back at the things I can no longer do, I just look forward to the things I still can.
by the way he treats those who can do nothing for him.
I don't look back at the things I can no longer do, I just look forward to the things I still can.
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tx gunrunner
Re: Reworking my walnut cane
He is a few of mine ..
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tx gunrunner
Re: Reworking my walnut cane
This is my favoritetx gunrunner wrote:He is a few of mine ..
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/69654 ... ymer-black
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BrokenolMarine
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Re: Reworking my walnut cane
Here is the reworked cane... slimmer and refinished. Cut to the correct length.
I am pretty happy with it.
I am pretty happy with it.
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You can tell a lot about the character of a man...
by the way he treats those who can do nothing for him.
I don't look back at the things I can no longer do, I just look forward to the things I still can.
by the way he treats those who can do nothing for him.
I don't look back at the things I can no longer do, I just look forward to the things I still can.
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tx gunrunner
Re: Reworking my walnut cane
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 .
The shillelagh is the one I strapped on my motorcycle handle bars . It has no hook to catch on anything .
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