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The handle and base are made from a dark Koa while the 6 laminations are also koa but alittle more pale, just enough contrast. I used the same wood in the stand. Here in Hawaii many feel the Lava or stone should not be disturbed. So I have made latex molds and then cast “rocks” out of gypsum concrete. I dye the concrete black and then paint highlights to simulate the natural lava. The wooden portion of the stand attatches to a threaded rod cast into the base so it can be removed to ship.
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14 comments so far
Douglas Bordner
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posted 330 days ago
Very sinuous and organic shape, and a great stand. What kind of finish do you use?
-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.
Harold
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posted 330 days ago
I seal the wood with two coats of West System epoxy, and then 6 coats of minwax tung oil. I also use Fiberglass Hawaii epoxy sometimes depending on the type of wood I’m using.
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cajunpen
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posted 330 days ago
That is one beautiful walking stick. Very creative and innovative.
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MsDebbieP
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posted 330 days ago
1. the photography is wonderful
2. the walking stick is so … natural… very beautiful.
3. the stand… never would have thought of that in a million years. Unbelievable..
Love it
Love it
Love it.
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snowdog
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posted 329 days ago
It is really nice just looking at it. In my last post I said I have skill envy.. you just drove that home :) wonderful work.
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Dadoo
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posted 329 days ago
Really, I agree. This is real nice.
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miles125
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posted 329 days ago
Really cool design…Keep em comin
-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""
PanamaJack
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posted 329 days ago
Great design job. Love that wood!
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mrtrim
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posted 329 days ago
very artistic well done
Chip
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posted 329 days ago
Outstanding design and craftsmanship Harold.
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Thos. Angle
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posted 329 days ago
I thought I commented on this, this morning. I must be getting senile. It is very nice and i rellylike the shapes on the stand. Outstanding
-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon
Jiri Parkman
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posted 287 days ago
Wood, design, execution – beauty.
And superb stand.
-- Jiri
Nick Rowlett
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posted 12 days ago
this is a very beautiful piece, and the photography is stunning! I really like the slow, swooping curves; when you look at it up and down it feels like it will go on forever.
-- Nick - Indianapolis, IN
mtnwild
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posted 8 days ago
WOW, very creative, at one with the cosmos, elegant, beautiful.
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