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Three canes in progress for Mom, her brother and her sister. Wedging the tenon proved to be a challenge for some reason, I ended up having to drive a third wedge as the two wedges didn’t fully expand the tenon into the mortice. Now to finish shaping them.
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You must be logged in to view attached files.5 January 2014 at 2:17 am #25311Looking good Dave. It really takes a very little widening or the mortise hole to create the wedged dovetail effect for the joint.
Again we’ll done and keep us posted.5 January 2014 at 3:08 am #25313I usually shoot for a 1/16″ on each side. I cut the wedge slightly thicker so the gap closes before I run out of wedge. It really takes very little to lock it down tight.
The cane do look nice. What wood are you using?
5 January 2014 at 4:13 am #25316Three at a time, I going to have to try that. Looking good. Keep them coming.
20 January 2014 at 12:25 am #26253These turned out beautiful Dave! I like that four wheel drive option. Where does one get such a thing? What do you call it?
Greg, they are ice picks, I was looking for ice picks but most of the ones I saw were little screw on ones so they would be rather inconvenient. These just flip up and down and stay attached to the cane. Floors are safe. Although ugly, when it’s winter here for 5 months of the year function takes precedence and I want my mom, uncle and aunt to feel comfortable walking with them during winter.
I bought them from Canes Canada online, 9 dollars each.
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