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This cane was done by my husband with minor assist from myself. The handle is done in the Harrison style, designed to allow an ample grip and support to elevate from a sitting position and sturdiness while walking. It is made for right hand use but is comfortable for ambidextrous use. The handle and collar are made from a solid piece of Texas Ebony and the graining is quite unique. It has thin, subtle veins of golden yellow moving through the dense black wood and they are quite beautiful. The shaft is solid bloodwood, with the upper shaft turned to create double dowels for maximum strength. The lower, main shaft is hand shaped. Handle: 8” +/-, Total height: 40”
You can see some of the techniques involved in my instructables at: http://www.instructables.com/id/How_To_Make_A_Custom_Fancy_Walking_Cane/
Please take a moment to VOTE and RATE my project before the deadline, Jan. 11, 2009. Every vote counts towards the next step or I’ll be eliminated! Thank you!
For more information on my canes visit: http://www.bigstickcanes.com or http://www.gallerymh.com
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11 comments so far
Karson
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posted 303 days ago
I had a real problem I’d signup and then it couldn’t find me. I tried to vote but sorry.
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mmh
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posted 303 days ago
If your computer is operating on a Lynix system it may not work. The more commonly used pc systems will work.
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mmh
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Well, if anyone else is having a problem voting, please post it HERE or on the Instructables site http://www.instructables.com/id/How_To_Make_A_Custom_Fancy_Walking_Cane/. I have alerted them but I don’t know what can be done. Thanks for your time and VOTE!
-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe
BarryW
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posted 303 days ago
Where’s the trigger? Beautiful wood there…
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Bigbuck
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posted 303 days ago
Very nice, love the wood
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mtnwild
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posted 303 days ago
Nice, like the shape of handle and the taper with insert. Beautiful!
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Dennis Zongker
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Beautiful Cane! I think this is my favorite.
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sharad
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posted 303 days ago
Beautiful cane. I have cast my vote for you.
Sharad
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Kerux
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posted 303 days ago
I really like that ring embellishment just down the shaft, gives it that little something extra.
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SteveKorz
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posted 302 days ago
Great cane, another hit!... You’ve got my vote, too.
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KennethBirdine
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posted 300 days ago
All of your canes are wonderful.
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