Step-by-step directions, helpful sidebars, and detailed patterns provide the necessary instructions for woodworkers to create more than 15 different and unique canes and walking sticks. Educating crafters on the best types of wood to use, what materials are needed, and basic techniques and hardware, this sourcebook presents projects for beginners--such as a bark on pine walking stick--as well as sophisticated works, including a turned two-piece cane with a brass handle, for more seasoned woodworkers. In addition to a discussion of the woodworking techniques of sanding, shaping, and turning wood in order to create polished, elegant canes and staffs, readers will find an impressive photo gallery featuring works from the private collection of Albert LeCoff, executive director of the Wood Turning Center in Philadelphia.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
great reference information.:
I have spent over a year looking for a source of 'joins' which even with a google search I could not find. This books reference sources was just what I needed to find a source for 'joins'. It seems that here in the states the term just is not used. Thanks to this book I can now join two staff pieces together with an attractive 1" Brass Join.
Walking Sticks:
This is a very good book but a little more in depth then I need.
Beautiful Book:
The illustrations in this book are beautiful and inspiring. Resources for cane tips, handles, and even the actual wood are given also. Very worthwhile.
Make Your Own Walking Sticks: Plain to Fancy:
An excellent discusion and illustrations of techniques for shaping, bending, and finishing walking sticks. Also includess good text and illustrations of techniques for making handles for canes. Covers various woods that make good walking sticks. Recommended for the curious or serios stickmaker.
