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Make Your Own Walking Sticks: How to Craft Canes and Staffs from Rustic to Fancy. Author, Charles R. Self
From rustic walking sticks to fancy canes, woodworker and author, Charlie Self shows you how to craft more than a dozen different staffs inMake Your Own Walking Sticks.
Whether you are looking for something simple and practical or looking to make a statement, you will find everything you need to know inside this fun and easy-to-follow book. The first part covers what woods to use, the tools and hardware you will need, and the basic construction and finishing techniques necessary to complete your project. The second part is devoted to 15 projects ranging from a simple pine branch cane for the beginner to a brass-handled and stylishly turned two-piece cane for the advanced craftsman. To ensure your success, step-by-step directions, helpful sidebars, and full-color photographs are all provided.
Also included is a helpful guide to North American woods, 25 original carving patterns from renowned artist Lora S. Irish, and a stunning and inspiring gallery of canes and walking sticks from the private collection of Albert LeCoff, executive director of the Wood Turning Center in Philadelphia.
ISBN: 978-1-56523-320-1
128 Pages, Paperback
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