Most of my canes are carved from walnut, cherry and maple. These are common types of wood which are strong and have interesting grain patterns.  A threaded metal rod is also glued between the handle and the shaft of the cane for strength.

Originally, I made a jig for a router to cut the cane round and with a taper. The jig was also used to cut the spirals around the cane. Now, I use a lathe to turn the cane shafts. I cut the handles on a bandsaw and use a router to round the edges. Then I sand and sand and sand. 

I started using grandpa's chisels to cut out the letters. Now, I have bought a set of chisels so grandpa's don't get worn out. I can usually put 150 letters (including the spaces) on one cane. It takes about 10 to 15 hours to carve the words going down the full length of the cane.

Each cane is finished with a clear, durable spar urethane to provide protection against the elements and UV light. Spar urethane is used on boats so I figured it would protect my canes also. Some of the letters and/or spirals are stained to make them stand out. I also use oil to finish some of my canes. The oil looks more natural and is easier to repair if it gets scratched. You can put a new coat of oil on to make the cane look new again.

Every cane has a rubber cane tip that slides onto the bottom of the cane. It can be pulled off to cut the cane shorter or to replace it if it wears out. If you want another type of tip put on the cane, you can visit my cane accessories page and let me know what you want.

My canes are around 36 inches tall unless noted otherwise. The canes can be ordered longer for no additional fee.