[CV3]

Had some time this afternoon and was able to mount one of the walnut and zebrawood cardigan handles on a 1" cherry shank. I used a 5/16th threaded rod and Gorilla Glue to bond the two together,Over the years I have found that I prefer to finish shaping the handle after it is attached to the shank. Not every one does. It just work best for me.

 

[cobalt]

This sounds as it has the making of a outstanding stick with the combination of woods . cherry shank is a nice

looking forward to seeing it finished

 

[MJC4]

Looking forward to seeing this finished as well!

 

[CV3]

Worked on shaping up the handle this morning dampened it to get a look at the contrast in the woods. I think it will be a good looking cane. I am not sure if I will ad some carving on the shaft. I like the look now. I will have to think about it.

 

[Rodnogdog]

I think the contrasting woods and grain patterns are beautiful in themselves, along with a very nice form and if it were mine, I would finish smoothing the form and put a finish on it. Very nice.

 

[cobalt]

your doing the right thing assessing it as you go along

 

[Rodney]

Had some time this afternoon and was able to mount one of the walnut and zebrawood cardigan handles on a 1" cherry shank. I used a 5/16th threaded rod and Gorilla Glue to bond the two together,Over the years I have found that I prefer to finish shaping the handle after it is attached to the shank. Not every one does. It just work best for me.

That's the method I use too. I can't see getting a good fit at the joint where the handle fits the shaft any other way unless you are using something like a metal collar.

Rodney

 

[LilysDad]

That looks like a good start. Is that a cherry dowel?

 

[Sean]

It's looking really nice great job so far.