[norson]

again, guys, I'm faced with this issue . . . I need to cut away a smaller branch from a sturdy upright portion in the cane-making process.

And here's the deal - when I cut the smaller existing branch away I'm left with a STRAIGHT (because of the saw) cut vs the round tapered main section.

Yes...I'll clear that lichen away first.

Any good ideas/suggestions on how you guys do that to make your FAB walking sticks/canes?

This is the narrow end of the cane - so it needs to be GONE.

Thanx

-neb

 

[LilysDad]

Cut it off slightly proud, carve it back rounded and then sand it smooth. If the cane has a number of side branches scattered over it, I leave them proud and rounded and smooth to show character.

 

[firie000]

That's the way to go...

 

[Rodney]

I agree.

Rodney

 

[Gloops]

Agree, cut off leaving slightly proud then rasp, file, carve it down to the round of the stick. If you are going to remove bark it will be easier to give a good sand down to make it blend withe the stick.

When using shanks from hawthorn, Blackthorn and Dog Rose ,cleaning the shank is a time consuming job as each thorn, prickle has to be removed and blended into shank without damaging the adjacent bark as I predominantly leave bark on.

 

[cobalt]

looks like it could have made a good thumb stick

but agree with everyone leave it proud