Blank Segments and Turnings

 

A Friendship Cane is assembled from carved segments, a 5/8" dowel, a tip, a handle and a cap.

The 5/8" dowel is generally available at your local lumberyard, but blank segments and a turned tip, handle and cap are quite another matter. If you do not have the equipment or ability to make segment blanks or turn the tip, handle and cap, here are possible sources.

Obtaining Cane Segments:

Check with friends, carving club members, local turners to see if someone is willing to produce the blanks and turnings you need.

Or - precut, predrilled segments are available from several sources;

Mountain Hertiage Crafters - click HERE to visit their website, email to webmaster@mhc-online.com or call 540.322.5921

Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers - click HERE to visit their website, email to woodcarver@mindspring.com, or call 1.800.541.5994

DiamondD Studios - Email Len Dillon at diamondd@centruytel.net

Obtaining Cane Turnings:

DiamondD Studios produces cane turnings in a variety of woods. Email Len Dillon at diamondd@centruytel.net for more information. MHC and Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers may also carry Len's turnings.

Richard Absher, a woodcarver and long-time W3E participant, will as his schedule permits, provide registered members of W3E-FCD a set of turnings in exchange for a carved cane segment. Email Richard at woodwkn@roanoke.infi.net to check on availability.

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