Walking Stick/ Cane Question

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

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 snipped-for-privacy@wku.edu" Oh, I also would need some sort of rubber foot to go on the end of the

Check LeeValley at:

JD Hey folks.

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

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 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."

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

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

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

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.

Have fun and take care Leo Van Der Loo > 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 pie ces > together? I've some nice pieces of walnut and maple selected for making h is > new cane and I'm anxious to get it done. Any help would be appreciated. > > JD (Kentucky)

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

This is a web site that talks about cane length

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

Try this link for walking stick parts

"JD snipped-for-privacy@wku.edu" Hey folks.

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