Make Your Own Walking Sticks
Author(s): Charles R. Self
Step-by-step directions, helpful sidebars, and detailed patterns provide the necessary instructions for woodworkers to create more than 15 different and unique canes and walking sticks. Educating crafters on the best types of wood to use, what materials are needed, and basic techniques and hardware, this sourcebook presents projects for beginnersâÂÂsuch as a bark on pine walking stickâÂÂas well as sophisticated works, including a turned two-piece cane with a brass handle, for more seasoned woodworkers. In addition to a discussion of the woodworking techniques of sanding, shaping, and turning wood in order to create polished, elegant canes and staffs, readers will find an impressive photo gallery featuring works from the private collection of Albert LeCoff, executive director of the Wood Turning Center in Philadelphia.
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"Excellent photography and clear photos of procedures make up this wonderful tribute to traditional craft." --Woodcentral.com
Charles Self is the director of the National Association of Home and Workshop Writers. His articles have been featured in numerous publications, including Popular Woodworking, Remodeling News and Woodworker's Journal. He is the author of Cabinets and Countertops, The Insider's Guide to Buying Tools, and Making Fancy Birdhouse Feeders.
General Fields
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- : Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
- : Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
- : 0.685
- : 06 September 2007
- : 280mm X 216mm X 12mm
- : United States
- : books
Special Fields
- : Charles R. Self
- : Paperback
- : 1
- : English
- : 128
- : photos / illustrations throughout