Hey folks.

I've a cousin who has to use a cane to get around and he is the kind of
person you just like to help. I have been considering making a cane for him,
but I am limited by my lathe. If I make him a cane, it will need to be a 2
piece cane. I've considered using something like is used to put a 2 piece
que stick together. The problem I've run into is I can't find a source for
this.

For anyone out there who has made a cane or walking stick, how did you
manage it and do you have a supplier for some means of screwing the 2 pieces
together? I've some nice pieces of walnut and maple selected for making his
new cane and I'm anxious to get it done. Any help would be appreciated.

JD (Kentucky)

--
He that will make a good use of any part
of his life must allow a large portion of it
to recreation.
- John Locke

Oh, I also would need some sort of rubber foot to go on the end of the
stick. I've considered using some type of chair or stool foot, but I'm not
sure that is exactly what I would need. Since those are made of plastic and
chairs are expected to slide across the floor, it doesn't seem to be the
best thing to put on the end of a cane.

Thanks,
JD

--
He that will make a good use of any part
of his life must allow a large portion of it
to recreation.
- John Locke

"JD " james.smithremove wrote in message
...
Hey folks.

I've a cousin who has to use a cane to get around and he is the kind of
person you just like to help. I have been considering making a cane for
him, but I am limited by my lathe. If I make him a cane, it will need to
be a 2 piece cane. I've considered using something like is used to put a 2
piece que stick together. The problem I've run into is I can't find a
source for this.

For anyone out there who has made a cane or walking stick, how did you
manage it and do you have a supplier for some means of screwing the 2
pieces together? I've some nice pieces of walnut and maple selected for
making his new cane and I'm anxious to get it done. Any help would be
appreciated.

JD (Kentucky)

--
He that will make a good use of any part
of his life must allow a large portion of it
to recreation.
- John Locke

Consider using a mortise and tenon with glue to join the two pieces, there's
really no reason to have to take it apart. You can find rubber tips for
canes and crutches at a pharmacy or surgical supply house.

B.

"Buddy Matlosz" wrote in message
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Consider using a mortise and tenon with glue to join the two pieces,
there's really no reason to have to take it apart. You can find rubber
tips for canes and crutches at a pharmacy or surgical supply house.

B.

"JD " james.smithremove wrote in message
...
Oh, I also would need some sort of rubber foot to go on the end of the
stick. I've considered using some type of chair or stool foot, but I'm
not sure that is exactly what I would need. Since those are made of
plastic and chairs are expected to slide across the floor, it doesn't
seem to be the best thing to put on the end of a cane.

Thanks,
JD

--
He that will make a good use of any part
of his life must allow a large portion of it
to recreation.
- John Locke

"JD " james.smithremove wrote in message
...
Hey folks.

I've a cousin who has to use a cane to get around and he is the kind of
person you just like to help. I have been considering making a cane for
him, but I am limited by my lathe. If I make him a cane, it will need to
be a 2 piece cane. I've considered using something like is used to put a
2 piece que stick together. The problem I've run into is I can't find a
source for this.

For anyone out there who has made a cane or walking stick, how did you
manage it and do you have a supplier for some means of screwing the 2
pieces together? I've some nice pieces of walnut and maple selected for
making his new cane and I'm anxious to get it done. Any help would be
appreciated.

JD (Kentucky)

--
He that will make a good use of any part
of his life must allow a large portion of it
to recreation.
- John Locke



Check LeeValley at: http://www.leevalley.com/wood/Search.aspx?c=2&action=n

JD james.smith wrote:
Hey folks.

I've a cousin who has to use a cane to get around and he is the kind of
person you just like to help. I have been considering making a cane for
him, but I am limited by my lathe. If I make him a cane, it will need to
be a 2 piece cane. I've considered using something like is used to put a
2 piece que stick together. The problem I've run into is I can't find a
source for this.

For anyone out there who has made a cane or walking stick, how did you
manage it and do you have a supplier for some means of screwing the 2
pieces together? I've some nice pieces of walnut and maple selected for
making his new cane and I'm anxious to get it done. Any help would be
appreciated.

JD (Kentucky)


Make sure you get the length correct. I use a cane - at times 2 of them
- and the length is important, particularly when used for long
distances. Best bet would be to measure a cane he's comfortable with and
get him involved. Someone purchased a very nice cherry and maple cane
for me and I rarely use it as I have yet to cut it down to the proper
length. Also have the rubber tip available before you make the cane. Tip
sizes seem to be all over the map.

"Lobby Dosser" wrote: Make sure you get the length correct. (clip)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
My surgeon told me that I should be able to hook my thumb in my pants pocket
while leaning on the cane.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Also have the rubber tip available before you make the cane. Tip
sizes seem to be all over the map.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Actually, they come in sizes just like nuts and bolts. My neighborhood Ace
Hardware has a full assortment in both white and black. They're most
commonly called "crutch tips."

Leo Lichtman wrote:
"Lobby Dosser" wrote: Make sure you get the length correct. (clip)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
My surgeon told me that I should be able to hook my thumb in my pants pocket
while leaning on the cane.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Lots of 'em couldn't tell you which hand to use it with, unless you
needed two. G

Depends on where you wear your pants. I go by less of a bent elbow than
the pants test.

Also have the rubber tip available before you make the cane. Tip
sizes seem to be all over the map.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Actually, they come in sizes just like nuts and bolts. My neighborhood Ace
Hardware has a full assortment in both white and black. They're most
commonly called "crutch tips."

I'll have to stop shopping at Walgreens! They never seem to have the
same size twice.

On Jul 6, 9:31*pm, "JD" wrote:
Hey folks.

I've a cousin who has to use a cane to get around and he is the kind of
person you just like to help. I have been considering making a cane for him,
but I am limited by my lathe. If I make him a cane, it will need to be a 2
piece cane. I've considered using something like is used to put a 2 piece
que stick together. The problem I've run into is I can't find a source for
this.

JD Lee Valley has cane heads, several couplers, and interchangeable
tips for both ice or normal times etc, I got a link here, just have a
look.

http://www.leevalley.com/home/Search.aspx?c=1&action=n


Have fun and take care
Leo Van Der Loo
http://homepage.mac.com/l.vanderloo/PhotoAlbum4.html

For anyone out there who has made a cane or walking stick, how did you
manage it and do you have a supplier for some means of screwing the 2 pieces
together? I've some nice pieces of walnut and maple selected for making his
new cane and I'm anxious to get it done. Any help would be appreciated.

JD (Kentucky)

--
He that will make a good use of any part
of his life must allow a large portion of it
to recreation.
* * * - John Locke

Thanks folks. The info you shared was indeed what I was looking for. I've
book marked the Lee Valley page and plan on getting David over here so we
can begin discussing the construction of his walking stick. A appreciate all
the help.

JD

--
He that will make a good use of any part
of his life must allow a large portion of it
to recreation.
- John Locke

wrote in message
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On Jul 6, 9:31 pm, "JD" wrote:
Hey folks.

I've a cousin who has to use a cane to get around and he is the kind of
person you just like to help. I have been considering making a cane for
him,
but I am limited by my lathe. If I make him a cane, it will need to be a 2
piece cane. I've considered using something like is used to put a 2 piece
que stick together. The problem I've run into is I can't find a source for
this.

JD Lee Valley has cane heads, several couplers, and interchangeable
tips for both ice or normal times etc, I got a link here, just have a
look.

http://www.leevalley.com/home/Search.aspx?c=1&action=n


Have fun and take care
Leo Van Der Loo
http://homepage.mac.com/l.vanderloo/PhotoAlbum4.html

For anyone out there who has made a cane or walking stick, how did you
manage it and do you have a supplier for some means of screwing the 2
pieces
together? I've some nice pieces of walnut and maple selected for making
his
new cane and I'm anxious to get it done. Any help would be appreciated.

JD (Kentucky)

--
He that will make a good use of any part
of his life must allow a large portion of it
to recreation.
- John Locke

http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/st...g_sticks?Args=

This is a web site that talks about cane length

http://kevinscustomcanes.com/id57.html

Might be a little late, but Craft Supply (Utah) has everything you
need as well. Look under 'Walking Sticks".
Or go to page 96 in their latest catalog.
Tom Weber

Oooops.
Just read Chuck's post.
Thought I had scrolled down to end of messages, but guess not.
Tom Weber

http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/st...g_Sticks?Args=

Try this link for walking stick parts


"JD " james.smithremove wrote in message
...
Hey folks.

I've a cousin who has to use a cane to get around and he is the kind of
person you just like to help. I have been considering making a cane for
him, but I am limited by my lathe. If I make him a cane, it will need to
be a 2 piece cane. I've considered using something like is used to put a 2
piece que stick together. The problem I've run into is I can't find a
source for this.

For anyone out there who has made a cane or walking stick, how did you
manage it and do you have a supplier for some means of screwing the 2
pieces together? I've some nice pieces of walnut and maple selected for
making his new cane and I'm anxious to get it done. Any help would be
appreciated.

JD (Kentucky)

--
He that will make a good use of any part
of his life must allow a large portion of it
to recreation.
- John Locke

On Jul 6, 8:31 pm, "JD" wrote:
Hey folks.

I've a cousin who has to use a cane to get around and he is the kind of
person you just like to help. I have been considering making a cane for him,
but I am limited by my lathe. If I make him a cane, it will need to be a 2
piece cane. I've considered using something like is used to put a 2 piece
que stick together. The problem I've run into is I can't find a source for
this.

For anyone out there who has made a cane or walking stick, how did you
manage it and do you have a supplier for some means of screwing the 2 pieces
together? I've some nice pieces of walnut and maple selected for making his
new cane and I'm anxious to get it done. Any help would be appreciated.

I use a cane and make them also. I have had the best luck attaching
the head to the stick with using one inch wood dowels and a turned
head for the top part. To attach them I use a one inch wood threading
tool I bought from Harbor Freight eons ago. Actually the only reason I
thread them is because I have a 3-1/2 inch lock back knife blade that
I insert in the end of the cane. With just two or three threads I have
a cane that is secure and in less than a few seconds can be taken
apart and used for various purposes. If you go this route make sure
you check all local laws where you would be carrying the cane.
Airports, Federal buildings etc. might give you problems.

GL2