[Woodcarver] Re: Cane segment specifications - was "Cane Blocks for Marnie"

[sally nye]

Thanks for posting the specs. Matt.  I missed Joe's original post like 
Barney did...Gremlins, I guess.  This is good information so we don't 
have everyone going off in all directions.  I'm sure everyone wants to 
help out.
Sally
http://www.geocities.com/fancarving/home.html

On Jun 8, 2004, at 9:32 AM, Matt Kelley wrote:

Hi Barney and everyone else interested in helping out with a cane 
segment.   I will respond on Joe's behalf -

Cane segments are typically 2" x 2" x 3" high with a 5/8" hole the long 
way.    They may be basswood,  butternut or whatever else you want to 
carve, finished in any way you desire.

The block size is not hard and fast and could vary a bit  larger if you 
want.

Hole size, however, is pretty specific - the hole should be 5/8" (or 
11/16" if you can find a bit long enough.)   If you must drill the 
segment from both ends,  hole alignment is critical - please make sure 
a 5/8" dowel will slide smoothly thorough your segment BEFORE you start 
carving.   It can be very difficult to re-drill a finished segment.

If you need ideas for a cane segment or would like to see some samples, 
  visit the W3E Friendship Cane Exchange page at 
http://carverscompanion.com - click on the W3E logo once you arrive, 
then on the Friendship Cane link.

Carve On!
Matt


> I somehow missed the specifications on the cane block.  What are they?
>
> Barney Elking
> Fortuna, CA

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