[Woodcarver] Canes

[Byron]

Well, I'm sorry you choose to find fault with an effort to provide
something nice for US wounded Vets.  These Vets treasure the canes and do
everything they can to avoid damage.  Many aren't even used except for
special occasions.  Many are will only be needed for short amount of time
until the Vets recover from their wounds.  Also there are some with natural
wood handles.  To a US Vet the eagle with bright white head is a very
special symbol.  Therefore there's more than a strictly utilitarian purpose
to those canes.  

In the internet world theirs often a name for people that try to stir up
"discussions" by criticizing, and making unkind statements.   We know them
as "Trolls".  Enjoy your discussion including flames.

Byron Kinnaman
abkinnaman at earthlink.net
http://byronscabin.kinnamans.net/




> [Original Message]

> From: Watson Family <watsonb at iinet.com.au>

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> Date: 7/25/2008 10:33:05 AM

> Subject: [Woodcarver] Canes

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> As the list is very quiet at the moment I thought this may prompt some 

> discussion.

>

> The article on canes for vets in the current Chip Chats shows them all as 

> painted.

> I know it is traditional in the US to paint carvings but walking sticks

are 

> dropped very regularly so will they not finish up very chipped and not

look 

> the best.

> There must be some nice woods in US that don't need painting.

>

> Over the years I have carved dozens of sticks all for people who need

them.

> The most common request is for a stick that do not stand out and attrack 

> attention.

> They enjoy having a nice carved one but not if it is causes people to

look 

> at it.

> Again a nice dark wood would suit better than a brightly painted one.

>

> That has been my experience.

>

>

> Peter

>

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