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How To Make Canes And Walking Sticks ?
There are people who use canes and walking sticks to help them with their mobility. Usually these people are able to move around, but have certain physical problems that require them to use a cane or walking. |
Although one can easily buy canes and walking sticks from a vendor, it is best to know how to make them yourself. In fact, making canes and walking sticks can be quite an enjoyable hobby, which can also turn into a lucrative business should you want it to.
In order to make canes and walking sticks, you first need to have certain equipment and appliances. You would need a sharp knife, a medium sandpaper, urethane, tack, cloth, saw and paint brush.
Once you have these things ready, you are all set to start making your own cane and/or walking stick.
Find a good piece of wood without any knots. Then use your saw to cut the wood. Remember, the wood should not be hard wood as it will dry up and begin to crack along the length. Instead, opt for wood like pine, cedar or any other soft wood. Once you find the piece you are looking for, saw about 4 feet off. This length is good as once you allow the wood to dry up, you will need to cut off the ends and get a reasonable size of 3 feet.
After you have finished sawing the wood, strip off the bark completely from the piece. Make sure you do it while the piece is fresh and green. Then, leave the piece of wood to dry out completely. It usually takes around a month for the wood to dry out.
After that, cut off the cracked ends till you have a cane length of 3 feet. Use the sharp knife to round of the edges at the top of the cane until you feel the top is comfortable enough to rest your hand. You can use a grip tape to give you the necessary grip on the top of the stick.
Use the sandpaper to polish the cane. The tack cloth should be used to remove the dust that accumulates while sandpapering. Once the cane becomes smooth, apply urethane to it. You can also apply varnish or polyurethane. Make sure you allow the urethane to dry between each coat. Also use steel wool after the coat dries to remove any dust particles and then finish off with the tack cloth. It will take around 2 coats of urethane to make the cane or walking stick look good.
Once the second coat dries, you are all set to use your cane or walking stick.
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How To Make Canes And Walking Sticks ?
