need help

#1 12-12-2003, 06:49 PM

I primarily do canes and sticks. Does any one know where I can purchase molded cwalking cane toppers/heads (you know like dogs, horse heads, birds etc. I know I can buy hame tips and antlers from Treeline but I am looking for Â*ready made tops, heads, and handles.

Also looking for Â*connectors and brass feruels besides the small amount at treeline.
Thanks

Hi_Ho_Sliver · #2 12-12-2003, 07:04 PM

Since I can only copy and paste one at a time, will have to do multiple posts.... http://user.netonecom.net/~swordman/...ticksParts.htm
http://www.craftusa.com/

#3 12-13-2003, 01:21 PM

Big Wayne
Try http://www.basswoodproducts.com/catalog_4.html I have not purchased from this company but I have been thinking of trying to carve My Father-in-laws family tree up the side of a cane and I think basswood cane blank would be easier than my usual poplar or cherry dowel rod with a carved topper. Anyway they look like they got what your asking for.
Ah Chip (fellow cane carver)
PS:

a couple of picts on the Picture trail site.

#4 12-13-2003, 01:23 PM

Wayne,
Forgot to mention Father in law has 10 kids and 34 grandkids & two more before the end of the year. Â*( I have not contributed to the gene pool, so I am just SUPER UNCLE ).
Ah Chip

#5 12-13-2003, 04:54 PM

Thanks Chip
They have very close to what I am searching for. The heads and toppers are actually part of the stick blanks they are selling. I may order a couple and try and see if i can sell them.
after I have carved somethin in it and finished it. Right now I am making the country style sticks and canes. I use tree limbs so the shape and size of each are unique. I am just learning the art of carving wood spirits so I try and put a spirit on on my sticks. No 2 spirits come out exactly the same.
I did see a dog and a wolf stick that I liked. I wonder how the basswood would hold up as an everyday stick in the weather after it was sanded, stained, and several coats of pollyurathene applied and a rubber tip.

#6 12-13-2003, 04:58 PM

would love to see a pic of the family tree stick when you finish it. If you can email me a pic when it is finished.
bigwaynep51@sbcglobal.net

I am wondering how you are going to get all of that big bamily on 1 stick????

Merry Christmass and thanks for the great info. I did like the site. Saw where they are closed for the month of January and month of August. Must be nice.

#7 12-13-2003, 07:44 PM

[quote author=big_Wayne_P link=board=GeneralC;num=1071276583;start=0#5 date=12/13/03 at 16:58:44] I am wondering how you are going to get all of that big bamily on 1 stick???? quote]

46 people? Sounds more like a club! Ha! Get it? Stick, club, lotsa people, club? Huh? Naaaa, forget it. :