Dog's Head Cane

Spectacular! So regal, appropriate to the breed. I love anything dog, and this one ranks very highly:)

-- My dad and I built a 65 chev pick up.I killed trannys in that thing for some reason-Hog

Cool. that is so real looking you can almost hear him bark!!

-- Jim Jakosh.....Practical Wood Products...........Learn something new every day!!

Nice one! The paw prints are a great detail…..........fun stuff….................

You know I like my sticks just in case I might need to back some dogs off….................:)...............

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

Nice piece of work.

-- Terri, Rocky Mountain High Colorado!

The eyes and mouth are so real. Great job John. I have got to get back to my carving. Its about to hot to push planes all day. Did you go out and harvest the maple shaft?

-- Superdav "No matter where you go - there you are." http://chiselandforge.com

beautiful work.

-- Elhan, Azerbaijan

Thanks to everyone for the comments.
superdav721 – The Maple shaft is one that I collected. I collect wood for staffs and canes by going out after a storm (winter or summer) and I look for branches or trees that have come down. If the pieces are on private property, I first ask permission, then I take the sections that will be of use, and I make sure not to leave a mess behind. I will also watch for places where people are having trees removed, and ask for pieces. I prefer to “recycle” the wood rather than see it go to a land fill. Usually people are only too happy to give me the wood when I explain what it will be used for.

-- John, British Columbia, Canada

Great looking stick Druid ! ’ Found Wood ’ is fun to work with. I’m sure you know about this site but here it is anyway. http://thestickman.co.uk/forum/

-- Everyday above ground is a good day.

Nice doggie!

-- "The way to make a small fortune in woodworking- start with a large one"

I do the same thing John. My best stock comes after storms and felled trees…
Great dog!!! Love the paw prints!

-- ~ Eric P Jorgenson: Jorgenson Design

Glad you like. As far as the “found wood” goes, I do get quite a variety of wood in my area. The only problem is when a piece can not be identified, and then I label it as “FOG” (Found On Ground).

-- John, British Columbia, Canada

Very nice carving , Druid ! I think the paw prints are a Great touch also , as Eric mentioned , charming .

I like this! He is really awesome!

Sheila

-- Contributing Editor, Creative Woodworks and Crafts, Sheila Landry Designs http://www.sheilalandrydesigns.com "Knowledge is Power"

Thanks, now I want to try some variations.

-- John, British Columbia, Canada