Cane and howler

[GILLY Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close GILLY]

This is what I've been up to over the past few days. The cane as I mentioned in another thread is for a local old timer. I did'nt put all that much detail into this handle piece knowing that it would be taking abuse daily so no feather detail or really sharp beak. I plan on using diamond willow for the staff. The staff will join the eagle just under the throat.

[Hi_Ho_Sliver Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hi_Ho_Sliver]

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thats a good simplified design for a cane! should hold up better than one with too much detail! good job! ................errr for a mountie! lol

[squbrigg Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close squbrigg]

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Well done Gilly. A good robust shape to it, should stand up to plenty of abuse.

Bob

[Tom-H Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Tom-H]

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Great job on design and carving. After a few weeks of use it will look even more fantastic. TOM H

[GILLY Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close GILLY]

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Great job on design and carving. After a few weeks of use it will look even more fantastic. TOM H

That's pretty much what I had in mind when painting it, after old Larry uses it for a while, it will get a dirty old look to it.

[GILLY Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close GILLY]

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Well I finshed the cane and dropped it off to Larry last night, man was he suprized, and happy, he got choked up when I handed it to him. He never had a clue I was making something for him. Larry does'nt have much money and the cane he was using was made from scrap wood and a very roughly rasped plywood handle, it was quite ugly. Now he has an eagle staff to use proudly as he ambles around town. Boy did I ever get a feeling of satisfaction looking into his welling up eyes.

[MDWine Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close MDWine]

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A tip of the hat to you, Gilly.
Good form!

[Tom-H Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Tom-H]

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Gilly, Giving is a lot of fun! More rewarding than selling. Good for you! TOM H

[Kenny_S Senior Moment Find all posts View Profile Close Kenny_S]

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Jolly good show Gilly.
Yeper, Giving is better than receiving.
Job well done on both Eagle and giving.

[GILLY Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close GILLY]

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Thanks Folks.

[MelNM Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close MelNM]

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Nice Work, I know it will always be a very special gift.