[Woodcarver] WALKING STICK QUESTION?

[harry hadadi]

me and my grandfather have the same build and weight.actually if you take a picture of my grandfather from when he was 30 . you would never believe that it is not me your looking at. we look like twins except that he is only 60 years older.
i think that should solve the problem with the cane lenght , i hope
 
harry

J and C Lukens <jaycee at earthlink.net> wrote:
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Harry.....first of all WALKING STICKS vary depending on the height of the person.....36 inches (9002 mm)....is common....including the handle....but  you would be better off finding a current cane that your grandfather has and use that measurement.....if you are going to make it a permanent cane, the handle should be fitted with an 8 mm threaded insert and use a 50 to 75 mm threaded rod that is glued into the cane shaft.....I would recommend a BRASS ferrule where the handle and cane come together to make a nice finishing touch
 
carve on and God Bless
 
John aka Mr Chips
 

 
 
hi everyone,
 
can anyone advise me on what the correct thichnesses and lenghts of a proper walking stick should be?
is birch a good material for it?
any advise?
this is going to be my grandfathers xmas present,lol. handcarved handle.
he broke 3 ribs last week and has been in hospital for a week now. on top of that he has a pnuemonia. 90 years old.
 
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