[Woodcarver] cane tips

[Mike & Patty Wilcox]

I checked out your canes & I was very impressed-
way to go girl...
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From: "cynda douglas" <cynda at iw.net>
To: <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2004 12:37 PM
Subject: [Woodcarver] cane tips


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> Butch,  I don't like the looks of the usual rubber tips, tho  they are
> great for safety. I sure don't want metal on the ends as they can easily
> slip, and the really nice ones in the catalogs are too pricey for me.  So
I
> make mine with a trip to the hardware store.  I buy the brass
> ferrules  around 75 cents. These have a hole in the end.  I trim the end
of
> the cane to the size of the ferrule and put it on with epoxy putty.  I
make
> sure of a good seal so moisture can't get under it.  Then on the bottom I
> went to wal mart, got some self stick round pads to put on the bottom of
> chair legs to prevent slipping.  I cut a bit of a counter sink, and with a
> small head flat screw put it on the bottom.  I then use a sharp knife to
> trim it flush with the sides of the ferrule. I think it looks pretty
> good.  I have gone a step further and added a brass ring just above it.
( I
> don't know the name, but in the plumbing section.  I sand the cane smooth
> and flush with it all.
> I have a picture of it on my web site on the canes page.  I don't always
> use the ring addition, as without it may be best on a neat formal type
> cane.  They work well,  the rubber prevents slipping on hard surface,
(very
> important)  inexpensive, and the rubber is replaceable.
> My site is http://woodneggs.tripod.com  and go to canes page.
>
> Cynda
>
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