When I bought the wood it was un-sanded and 1 1/8" thick. Once totally finished it is just shy of 15/16". It is one piece and comfortable to my fat hand. I changed the shape slightly as the first one I purchased was a bit uncomfortable when in use. I was also a bit nervous about strength so added a bit in the reshaping.. I tried to change the pointed handles to add a bit of flair as well. I am biased but very pleased with it. Thanks for your comments. Jimreible wrote:Hi,
Thank you!
I love to see how others have done a saw cane. If you don't mind I do have another question, how thick is the grip? On mine it is 7/8" thick, this seemed to feel better in my hand then thinner material. I have though to going even thicker, ie 1" but haven't built a second model.
Ed
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F. Jim Parks
Lakewood, Colorado:)
When the love of power is replaced by the power of love the world will have a chance for survival.
Lakewood, Colorado:)
When the love of power is replaced by the power of love the world will have a chance for survival.
gotta love it
I really like that cane. I'm thinking about trying something like that for my dad.
Well, the cold came and went. It's 56 outside right now and no rain. Forecast is pretty liveable. Maybe I will get that birthday present finished on time for a change.
Well, the cold came and went. It's 56 outside right now and no rain. Forecast is pretty liveable. Maybe I will get that birthday present finished on time for a change.
'55 Greenie #292284 (Mar-55), '89 SS 510 #020989, Mark VII #408551 (sold 10/14/12), SS Band Saw, (SS 500 #36063 (May-79) now gone to son-in-law as of 11-11), Magna bandsaw, Magna jointer 16185 (May-54), Magna belt sander SS28712 (Dec-82), Magna jigsaw SS4397 (Dec-78), SS biscuit joiner, Zyliss (knockoff) vise, 20+ hand planes, 60s Craftsman tablesaw, CarbaTec mini-lathe, and the usual pile of tools. Hermit of the Hills Woodworks, a hillbilly in the foothills of the Ozarks, scraping by.