[norson]

3/4 x 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 - a friend gave me this piece today thinking/hoping I might be able to do something with it - rather than use for kindling.

I'm a cane maker - not a cabinet maker. Any ideas?

-neb

 

[Rodney]

To me it's just a little thin for a handle but not by much. Maybe a cane handle for smaller hands? Another idea is to split it in half so you have 2 pieces a little under 3/8" thick, laminate a contrasting wood with the grain running the other way and make a handle out of it. you could also laminate the slabs onto a cane like this.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/173653236/cane-walking-stick-carved-the-shaft-is?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=walking%20sticks%20canes&ref=sc_gallery_1&plkey=4463b8b4e24f92f8598976f3f22769adccbedb32:173653236

Or a piece like that can be used for end caps and spacers.

Plenty of ways to use it.

Rodney

 

[norson]

My only power tools are orbital sander, miter saw and router. So I'm willing to part with this beautiful piece of walnut if anyone here would care to make a decent exchange - 36" long stick/shank - and/or pay the postage (Stateside only please).

-neb

 

[norson]

My only power tools are orbital sander, miter saw and router.

-neb

Am withdrawing my offer to send.

Sorry.

 

[Rodney]

It was too far for me to take you up on it. Postage is a killer these days.

Rodney