Popular Post HandyDan Posted March 30, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 A friend of mine hurt his leg real bad when he slipped on some ice about six weeks ago. After an operation to repair the damage he has been on crutches and is now allowed to start putting weight on it and walk. I made him a cane to help him along. I'm 6'0" and a 36" cane is good for me so since he is 6"6" I made his 39" and it works well for him. Turning the long part required a steady rest. The length and thinness made it whip in the middle. For the handle I cut a tenon on the end and laminated three pieces of Cherry together for the handle. I looked at examples of handles and drew one to my liking and roughed it out on the band saw. I then took a half inch wood chisel and pared away the wood from the edges and then smoothed them out with sandpaper and applied wipe on poly for a finish. The top of the cane is 1.25" and tapers to .75" on the bottom. I found some cane tips at Walmart and they were made to press fit on a .75" shaft. Here are the finished pictures. Al B, p_toad, HARO50 and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Krumanaker Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Very nice Dan, what a great friend he has! Really like the handle! Steve HandyDan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallpatch Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Dan that looks good enough maybe you should start on wheel chairs next.. Step right up folks , Medical Dan from Ohio land is gonna get your money, yes mam.... You got some templates for letters don't you?? HandyDan and Steve Krumanaker 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Beautiful! He will be hobbling around in style! HandyDan and Steve Krumanaker 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick486 Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 premium... HandyDan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpadave52 Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Spectacular. Beautiful finish. You're a caring friend. Hoping it serves him well for the shortest possible time. HandyDan and Steve Krumanaker 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Great job on the cane. Love the curves on the handle. A tip on measuring a cane is that with the elbow slightly bent and hand horizontal to the floor measure for palm to floor. Grandpadave52 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamshovel Posted March 31, 2018 Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 Very nice job on the cane. Preston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim L Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 Beautiful, you are a good friend indeed! lew 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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