| Project by Harold | posted 614 days ago | 607 views | 2 times favorited | 11 comments |  |
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I had wanted to send a couple of pictures of this walking stick before I shaped it but forgot, but here is the finished piece before it was delivered to be shipped. The curved scarf joints really add something I think. Although it is more work it really helps to highlight the character of the grain….. The wood was Koa for the handle and base with the bow( which I didn’t take a picture of) made from Ohia and blond Koa, it’s verging on being too busy, but I got in a rush and ran out of time.
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GaryK
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posted 614 days ago
Great looking walking stick. That koa is fantastic.
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snowdog
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posted 614 days ago
That is really nice, I bet if feels good in the hand.
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Grumpy
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posted 614 days ago
Great shape and smooth lines, well done.
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mrtrim
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posted 614 days ago
very nice ! looks like you put a lot of work into it . the koa looks great . a true work of art !
Scott Bryan
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posted 614 days ago
Harold,
This is a beautiful walking stick. I really like the color and grain of the koa.
Thanks for the post.
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rikkor
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posted 614 days ago
Wow, that is a nice walking stick. Very smooth, and the finish looks perfect.
Douglas Bordner
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posted 613 days ago
More beautiful wood beautifully made and finished. Can’t see any evidence of rushed woodworking here, Harold.
No need to tell on yourself!
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dennis mitchell
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posted 556 days ago
How did I miss this one? That is a beauty. Is this one about cane height? or walking stick height?
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DAN
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posted 556 days ago
nice stick
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Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 556 days ago
I’m like Dennis, & missed this, but one thing nice about LJs is it’s alway there if you take some time to look.
You have a keen eye for creating this type of art.
I like the little foot on the tip, it’s really clever.
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jeanmarc
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posted 482 days ago
This is a beautiful walking stick
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