adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Nov 9, 2010 10:34:01 GMT -5
Tom, I did not finish them separately, excepting until I reached the cab's shape you see in the 4th picture. After that I glued the cab to the handle and it exceeded the metal to about half milimeter or even one milimeter. So I went on the diamond pads with the whole thing (metal+cab) and sanded it with 400, 800 and 1500 grits, getting pretty much of what you see. Then a polishing paste for metals restored the shine on the steel and dulled the cab, then I went again on the 1500 diamond pad to restore the shine of the cab, then cut a duct tape piece and covered the polished cab, then re-finished the polish of the steel. Now you get the whole picture. Oh, then I removed the duct tape of the cab, of course ;D LOL, Paul, you're way above an apprentice, you could be a co-worker of mine  Adrian |
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Post by drocknut on Nov 9, 2010 12:07:35 GMT -5
Wow Adrian, that is so beautiful, your mom is one lucky woman both to have a son like you and to be getting that cane.
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Nov 9, 2010 22:03:25 GMT -5
Amazing work Adrian! Is there a special wood being used for the cane?
Nate
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Post by Toad on Nov 10, 2010 1:54:37 GMT -5
Looking fantastic Adrian
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Post by frane on Nov 10, 2010 10:22:35 GMT -5
I am just in awe over your ability! It looks amazing! I am now looking forward to seeing the wood you will use.
Fran
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Post by connrock on Nov 10, 2010 10:43:16 GMT -5
Adrian,,, I used a technique very much like you did but used a different type of tape,,,,  This tape is VERY strong and thin and I got it free from my son who has a sheet metal business! LOL connrock Ps:i'm working on winning that lottery,,,,again! |
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Nov 13, 2010 11:59:28 GMT -5
Hi again friends, I finished it! I found a guy who does wood turning and he made the stick out of oak wood. Then I attached the handle to its upper end and also a stainless steel lower end to protect it. The very end is a small bit of rubber for the grip. I put three layers of laquer on the stick, so it got a bit darker than the natural color of the oak. Here are some pictures:  Two pics from above, one focused on the handle...  ... and the other one on the stick:  If you ask me, I would had preferred another rock, something like a tiger eye or such instead of that jade, but this was my mom's preference. Anyway, her decision was good bearing in mind the toughness of the jade. A zoom of the lower end:  I also tested it, it has a very comfortable grip and seems reliable.  This is it, now all I have to do is wait until the lacquer cures completely (it still smells) and to give it to my mom. Thank you everyone for looking and for the nice and encouragement words throughout all this work. Adrian |
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Post by tandl on Nov 13, 2010 12:13:58 GMT -5
that is really nice for you to do for your Mom  |
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Post by Rockoonz on Nov 13, 2010 12:16:47 GMT -5
The green jade really sets off the stainless and oak. What a beautiful creation.
Lee
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Post by jakesrocks on Nov 13, 2010 12:46:28 GMT -5
Beautiful job Adrian. Your mother should be proud of her new walking stick. You should enter it in the R&G Craftsman of the Month contest.
Don
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Post by rockmanken on Nov 13, 2010 13:05:35 GMT -5
Yep, your mom will be proud to sport her cane. Don't piss her off or you will recieve the hard oak across the backside. Ha ha
Fantastic job.
Ken
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Post by SteveHolmes on Nov 13, 2010 14:24:45 GMT -5
Beautiufl Job Adrian! As usual...your craftmanship shows through in every inch of that cane!
Ken...I'd hate to piss Mom off and get hit with the handle part! OUCH!!!
Steve
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Post by Toad on Nov 13, 2010 17:29:38 GMT -5
So awesome. If your mom doesn't love it, you can club her with it... |
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Post by Toad on Nov 13, 2010 17:31:10 GMT -5
Beautiful job Adrian. Your mother should be proud of her new walking stick. You should enter it in the R&G Craftsman of the Month contest. Don He should at least wait until next year to give someone else a chance... ;D |
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Post by frane on Nov 13, 2010 17:51:12 GMT -5
That is an amazing gift for your Mom Adrian! She will forever be proud of that and tell everyone that her wonderful son made it just for her. Great job!
Fran
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Post by drjo on Nov 13, 2010 17:52:03 GMT -5
I'll let you call me 'Mom' if you make me one ;D
Beautiful job and thank you so much for sharing with us.
Dr Joe
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Post by catskillrocks on Nov 13, 2010 19:00:13 GMT -5
What else needs to be said? That is a real beauty. Thanks for the progression
photos and narrative.
Don
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Post by NDK on Nov 13, 2010 21:31:55 GMT -5
Fantastic finish Adrian!
Nate
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Post by drocknut on Nov 13, 2010 22:14:39 GMT -5
Beautiful Adrian, you did a wonderful job so I'm sure your mom will be very proud to use it.
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Post by mc2 on Nov 14, 2010 9:17:39 GMT -5
That is great!! A definite heirloom quality work of craftsmanship. Outstanding and inspiring!
Mike
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