Hershal Borders' carved cane gallery

[nightmessenger]

Is there a carving book by Hershal Borders

[jmuscel]

I was surprised to see this beautiful works of art were canes. Amazing

[santagibbs]

I sure would love to have a book on how to carve a cane by Hershel ..Or better yet .. have an article by him on carving a more simplified version of his canes.. Do you think he would consent? Charlotte

[dsborders@cinci.rr.com]

I am Hershal's daughter. Thanks for all the nice comments about his cane. I thought I would try to answer some of your questions.

1. He usually plans about 2 years before he makes a cane.
2. He makes his own patterns.
3. He uses any type of tools necessary to do the job. He uses the bandsaw, knives, gouges, foredom, dremel, NSK, optima2, and wood burner.
4. He uses oil paints.
5. No he doesn't have a carving book out.
6. He celebrated his 86th birthday this year.

[CarverFromNoWhere]

Thank you for the reply dsborder, your father does amazing work.
Carl

[chuckt]

Indeed - thanks so much for the reply.

Perhaps WCI could assign a writer to work with him on an article if he isn't up for writing one himself? Or an interview with him. I'd especially LOVE to read more about his planning and design process in addition to actual crafting of the carving. These are truly outstanding pieces.

Cheers
ChuckT

[santagibbs]

Thank you so much for keeping us up to date on your Father.. Just to know about someone that is so very talented is uplifting. Congratulations on his 86th Birthday. He has accomplished a legacy for your family and others.. Such a lovely work of art.. I would love also to hear from WCI how he went about carving his beautiful canes.. Just lovely. Charlotte

[Mark N. Akers]

hershal was so deserving to have this article done,he is definitely a example to strive for,and pictures don't do his work justice,thanks for joining us DSBorders,welcome to the site.

[Sam I Am]

To a man that imperessive and inspiring work will stick with me for all my day`s....................Sam L. Gentry