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Dad's Homemade Canes

Discussion in 'Hobbies and Interests' started by Grizzly Adam, Feb 15, 2014.

  1. Grizzly Adam

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    DAd has been making canes for about 4'months now, is even thinking about making some to sell now. Thought I'd show some off.
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    Nice, I like the one with the bark left below the bird's head.
     
  4. Grizzly Adam

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    That's the spirit of the woods. I tried to get closer so you could see better. Has a headdress on
     
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    Those are looking good. If he really likes carving, he may like a power rotary tool like a Foredom if he does not have one. It opens up a whole new level with some practice. I am trying to convince my dad to get one. He is an old school chisel and knife carver.
     
  6. Grizzly Adam

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    Like a dremmel? He's got a couple, but these are hands done. I think he has used a lathe, though.
     
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    Your Dad looks ALOT like a Mom...?????!?
     
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    I use a combination of carving knives, pocket knives, gouges and Dremels. The Foredams and Dremels do a great job (with the right bits) of removing wood quickly and/or small detail work.

    He's doing a great job! If he decides to sell some, they should go like hot-cakes.
     
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    I would like one, but I hope I never need one. ;)
     
  10. Grizzly Adam

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    That's the old lady holding them for the photos.
     
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  12. Grizzly Adam

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    Dad does. And banjo and mandolin. I play a little guitar, so does my daughter. If you look at my most recent video, my daughter plays the song over the credits.

     
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    That whole thing is so awesome!!! Huge salute to your son, and daughter!!!
     
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    Thank you. She was so excited, this is the first time she's ever been recorded, she's almost 12 and just started playing guitar last summer.
     
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    Dad should hire the model ....
     
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    Beautiful canes ! I always wanted to try doing that :)
     
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    They are real nice Grizzly!
     
  18. Grizzly Adam

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    Thanks. Been meaning to show them off for a while.