Tried something new

[John Lock]

My father collects canes, so with the extension on my 1014, I jumped at the chance to make him a custom cane. Pictures aren't great, but it's birdseye maple with cocobolo accents and handle. I ran 3/8" dowel through at each of the joints to reinforce the glue joint. It's just under an inch diameter at the bottom and just over an inch diameter under the handle.

[robert hainstock]

How long, and what finish? You done good for a first try(?). I obtained some exotic 4/4 a few years ago and made several. Found a great source of handles at the thrift stores in the used umbrella rack. :):)
Bob

[Bernie Weishapl]

Looks pretty good for a first. What finish did you use?

[Paul Douglass]

nice job. that will move up to his favorites rack, for sure.

[John Lock]

Thanks all for the comments. Finish is sanded to 600 and then some wipe-on poly, finishes are still a week point for me. Total length comes to about 40", which seems a little long to me (5' 8"), but Dad's over 6 feet tall.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Very nice cane John! Bet that birdseye just sparkles in the sunlight! I'm sure your Dad loves it! Thanks for sharing!