Make Your Own Walking Sticks: How to Craft Canes and Staffs from Rustic to Fancy - Softcover

"Excellent photography and clear photos of procedures make up this wonderful tribute to traditional craft." --Woodcentral.com by Charles Self includes step-by-step instructions for making 15 different walking sticks. These projects range from a simple pine branch cane to a brass-handled and stylishly turned two-piece cane. The book includes info on what woods to use, the tools and hardware needed, and construction and finishing techniques. Also included is an inspirational section exhibiting the canes in the private collection of Albert LeCoff, the executive director of the Wood Turning Center in Philadelphia. Large, clear photos are linked to excellent explanatory text in this beautiful book on walking sticks, canes and staffs.

Woodworkers, carvers and turners of all skill levels will discover 15 fantastic and unique walking stick projects that range from a basic pine staff to a sophisticated brass-adorned turned cane. Complete with step-by-step instructions, detailed patterns and in-depth coverage of shaping, turning and finishing techniques, this book also includes a valuable guide to woods and an impressive gallery of works from the private collection of Albert LeCoff, executive director of the Wood Turning Centre in Philadelphia.