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Completed making two canes I started a few weeks ago. I will finish them spar urethane. The first is Zebrawood handle and a Padua staff the second is a Mahogany handle on a Canarywood. I textured the collar area with a 1/8th burr and painted. The Mahogany is off a hundred year old sailing ship that ...

I was not sure were to post this. I thought is any one was thinking of making sticks it may be helpful I use the SS for cutting out patterms , sanding. Drilling horizontal for attaching toppers and some times turning tops for canes.

Basswood carving on mahogany base.

Sheltie another step closer.

Started a new basswood topper. Hope it will resemble a Sheltie. Still some shaping to the face before starting on fur and paint.

Tomorrow take a moment to remember those who made historic trip across the English Channel. D Day June 6 1944. America alone took over 6600 dead and wounded on that day our allies 4000. By Aug 30 1944 casualties were over 200,000, 37000 dead Those of us who have seen combat know the sights, sounds a...

Completed lab walkingstick.
Finished with spar urethane and spiral rap grip with a Turks head knot on top and bottom using one 25 foot piece of 550 para cord.

This is a basswood carving. It will be mounter on a 48" walnut staff. I will do a para cord rap for the grip.

Basswood topper for a walking stick. It will be a black lab on a 48" paduak staff,

This basswood carving will be mounted on a hickory staff. I am not sure if I will finish it out as a bald or golden eagle.