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   IanDG | Dec 23, 2002 10:54am | #1

   Here's a link to the section of the Rockler catalogue that deals with walking cane heads and Googling on Walking canes will provide sites offering plans.
   One aspect to be considered, the finished cane should be as light as possible if it's for an elderly person.

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   jazzdogg | Dec 23, 2002 08:01pm | #2

   Thank you very much; I appreciate your input!

   Merry Christmas, Ian.

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   LeeGrinding1 | Dec 24, 2002 03:44am | #3

   Speaking as one who has been hobbled for a while and forced to use a cane for a spell in my life I could not possibly overemphasize the importance of a rubber foot. These rubber slip-ons prevent slipping on the multitude of slick floors out there.

   DESIGN THE BASE DIAMETER TO FIT A PRE-PURCHASED RUBBER FOOT!!

   Lee

   Lee Grindinger

   Furniture Carver

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   dwyates | Dec 24, 2002 07:50am | #4

   I was in the same boat - however, my mother died before I got a chance to make & give her a cane. Don't hesitate to get her one "off the rack" so to speak, until you can make her something special.

   A couple of links you might find interesting:

   http://www.art-centre.com/canes/walkingsticks.html

   http://www.swordcane.com/      (I know, a sword may not be right for mom, but nice designs anyway)

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   jazzdogg | Dec 24, 2002 08:08am | #5

   Sorry to hear about your Mom, Don. I can't possibly thank you gentlemen enough for your thoughtfulness and timely input.

   I appreciate your concern; I purchased a cane for Mom so she'd be taken care of while I'm conducting my research. It's a terrific item I purchased at the San Diego Zoo (of all places); it's carved and painted to resemble a giraffe! She loves it. I'm looking forward to creating several more canes that will form the basis of a widely varied collection to include both whimsical and understated/elegant pieces.

   I'll see if I can snap some digital photos and post them here just before I give them to her.

   Have a terrific new year!