Turned walnut cane shaft

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rdemler

Discussion Starter · Jan 28, 2015

This is my first attempt at turning a walnut cane shaft. I left a 3/4 in dia.tenon on top because I don't have a handle in mind yet.

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gdenby

· #2 · Jan 28, 2015

Looks beautiful. Very nice rhythm in the contour. And on walnut, can't miss.

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Sean

· #3 · Jan 29, 2015

Looks good. A lathe is a nice piece of equipment to have.

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CV3

· #4 · Jan 29, 2015

Nicely done. Look forward to the handle you chose for it.

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Gloops

· #5 · Jan 29, 2015

rdemler said:
This is my first attempt at turning a walnut cane shaft. I left a 3/4 in dia.tenon on top because I don't have a handle in mind yet.

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Nic material will look good when finished.

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norson

· #6 · Jan 29, 2015

VERY nice - what's the finish on the walnut???

-neb

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MJC4

· #7 · Jan 29, 2015

Sweet looking piece! Looking forward to a pic of the finished product.

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rdemler

Discussion Starter · #8 · Jan 29, 2015

the finish is high gloss acrylic..I'm thinking brass or chrome,gonna give it some more thought..

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gdenby

· #9 · Jan 30, 2015

Brass seems better to me. The walnut color seems mostly in the warm range. So brass would go along, but still be visually outstanding. Chrome seems sort of cold.

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cobalt

· #10 · Jan 30, 2015

I think chrome it will provide a better contrast , or mayby push the boat out and go for silver.. Mind you my budget wouldnt go for it

Whateveryou choose it will work the shank will look good .

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Well,I have made a decision on the handle..It's going to be a continuation of walnut.The shaft was kinda short so I thought an extension was in order..Here's a couple pics of how I did it so far..Will turn tomorrow and I'm leaning towards turquoise inlays in the handle for highlights..