Holly Wood Cane - a picture story


I finally felt well enough to order and install the finishing touches on my holly walking stick. I installed a lanyard to go over my wrist so I can let go of the stick without dropping it.

The stick needed to be a little longer for me so I added the special rubber tip which is 1 ½” long. The stick is now the perfect length for me.

Mission accomplished!

How was it made....

Bark removed and slot drilled.

Close-up of the slot.

Handle shape.

Hole cleaned up.

Tools used.

Mark helix with tape.

Clamp a bar to the saw blade.

Saw helix to depth.

Chisel out a vee.

Use a gouge to shape helix bottom.

Use a file to smooth the groove.

Finished filing the helix.

Round over corners.

Finished helix.

Started carving a Wizard's face.

Carving the face.

Paint for contrast.

Completed cane.

Grip.

Datails...

and more details.

 



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