Cane

by jaime10 in Outside > Survival

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Cane

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How to make a cane with just a few things. reuse fallen branches to make a display cane, instead of burning it and sending the smoke into the air.

Getting the Branch

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Materials:
Saw
Knife
wood burning tool
Sandpaper
stain
screw
clear wire
fallen branch

find a good size branch in the woods or in your backyard that has fallen. Cut to the size you need, with the saw.

Cut to Size

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After you cut the branch to the size you want then you can cut off the other smaller branches on it (but leave a little stud on it, to look more natural). Do not get a branch that is straight you want to make sure that it is curved. And remove the bark with the knife.

Fingers

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Now you can carve the grips into it using the knife. Use a pencil trace your fingers on to the cane. then cut the fingers out like a " U "

Sanding

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use sand paper to sand the cane. use 80 grit and 120 grit.

Design

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Then you can put your design on the cane.

Stain

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Add the stain to the cane.

Showcase

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Now if you want to showcase your work, take some clear wire or what ever you have, tie both ends to a screw and drive the screw into the stud on the wall.