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Lora S. Irish. Cane Topper Woodcarving
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Disclaimer
Contents
Chapter 1: Staffs
Harvesting Staffs
Harvesting from Your Landscaped Yard
Harvesting in the Wild/on Others’ Property
Storage and Drying
Common Tree Species
Hickory (Carya tomentosa)
Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)
English Walnut (Juglans regia)
Oak (Quercus sp.)
Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
Sassafras (Sassafras albidum)
Maple (Acer sp.)
Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus)
Elm (Ulmus sp.)
Rhododendron (Rhododendron sp.)
Black Cherry (Prunus serotina)
Bamboo (family Bambusoideae)
Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus)
Honeysuckle (Lonicera sp.)
Preparing a Staff
Chapter 2: Joinery
Joinery Basics
General Joinery Instructions
Hardware Joint Options. Threaded Rod Joint
Double-Ended Wood Screw Threaded Hanger Bolt
Machine-Threaded Hanger Bolt with Nut
Long Hardwood Dowel Rods
Short Fluted Dowel Pins
Topper Plug and Anchor Bolt
Sample Topper Plug Joint
Working with Bamboo
Easy Tape Clamp
Chapter 3: Joint Covers
Wrapping Basics
Simple Leather Grip Wrapping
Cord Wrapping
Lanyard Wrapping
More Joint Ideas
Chapter 4: Extras
“What If” Bags
Suggested Materials for a “What If” Bag
Pipes
Additional Wood
Wire Elements
Cane Tips
Personalized Grips
Chapter 5: Topper Carving Basics
Getting Started
Basswood blocks:
Carving knives:
Sharpening tools:
Safety tools:
Miscellaneous household items:
Basswood Carving Blocks
Sizing Cane Toppers
Measuring the Center Point for the Grip
Knives. Bench Knives and Chip Carving Knives
Round Gouges
Chisels
V-Gouges
Sharpening Knives
Safety First
Basic Cuts. Whittling Push Cut
Whittling Pull Cut
Stop Cut
Rounding-Over Cut
Wood Grain Direction
Finishing
General Finishing Tips
Acrylic
Polyurethane
Tips for Brush-On Sealers
Paste Wax
Tips for Spray Sealers
Oil
Burnishing
Planning Your Cane
Chapter 6: Projects
GI Joe Mushroom Topper: Carving the Planes of the Face
Materials (for basic face carving)
Facial Features
Progressive Steps Preview
Carving the Planes of the Face
Creating the GI Joe Mushroom
Materials
Attaching Caps and Small Mushrooms
Wood Spirit Topper
Materials
Working the Basic Face Shape
Facial Design Tips
Carving the Eyes
Shaping the Nose
Shaping the Facial Planes
Adding Wrinkles
Adding Hair
V-Gouging the Hair Details
Braiding
Hair Direction
Tiki Topper
Roughing Out the Shape
Materials
Carving the Eyes and Nose
Carving the Mouth and Brow
Adding Facial Details
Detailing and Finishing
Twistie Snake Topper
Creating the Snake Body. Materials
Creating the Twist
Working the Snake Head and Sassafras Texture
Adding Snake Scales
Adding the Frog Topper and Honeysuckle Vine
Finishing
Bonus Projects
Little Reader Mushroom. Basic Materials
Large Cap Mushroom. Basic Materials
Little Gentleman Mushroom. Basic Materials
Chapter 7: Patterns
Project Patterns
Additional Patterns
About the Author
