Option 1: unpack turning accessories. Option 2: experiment until you figure out something else that works. Thanks for choosing option 2 and teaching us some new tricks 😊👍
Hi April...another amazing project! Great job! I’m a physical therapist... looks like your dad is recovering nicely from his right knee replacement. I’d highly recommend shortening the cane. Have him stand upright with cane at his side. The handle should be at his wrist crease (where a watch would go). That way when he’s walking there will be just a slight bend in his elbow. Might seem trivial, but it really does impact his gait pattern. 😄
I have a cane just like the one you made. A friend brought it back from South America and gave it to my mother, an awesome gesture. Now, mother has been gone 26 years and I find that this beautiful cane serves me. I have lost it twice and it has found it’s way back to me. Since I believed it was irreplaceable I have hesitated to take it outside my house. Seeing what you have done I believe that I could now replace it. Thank you SO much. I’m going to go clean up the shop!
Really appreciate your honesty about the pitfalls and problems you encounter in a build. Quite refreshing! And that little yelp when you put all the pieces to be glued up in the Superjaw was just priceless
I have several canes, the first was a gun rest/monopod, that I made a handle for out of some aluminum tube I had laying around. I drilled a hole in the end and attached it by the quarter inch stud on the top, then another quarter inch stud with a plastic knurled nut on the very top. Because I'm an amateur photographer I could then use my cane as a monopod for my camera also. I found one in a used store for 5 bucks that I liked but it was too short for a guy who's 6 foot 3 inches tall. I cut the end square and found a chunk of branch my friend had trimmed from a tree in the back yard. I drilled half inch holes and put it together with a six inch long piece of stainless steel tube and glue. The way you did this is something I doubt I'd have ever thought of and once more, you did a great job.
It looks like you had fun with this project April. I have often been asked what is the most valuable tool in the shop and my response is always "Your imagination" and you have a great one. As a father of two girls I can appreciate your close relationship with your dad!!!
Hi April Nice Job On the cane It has given me plenty of Ideas for other projects as well As one who has used a walking stick for many years I noticed the one you made is a little Long for your Dad when standing hold the Cane up to the hand for proper length you want the bottom of the handle to come just up past the wrist crease between the wrist and lower arm that way t makes it a perfect length for the person using it Tony
Good job with the cane. I made one for my dad last year using the the exact same handle template you did. I used red oak for the handle and white oak for the shaft. He loves it!
Turned out very nice. I like the contrasting colors. My wife got me a set of the ISO Tunes. I think I'm going to really like them when working in the garage. Thanks.
This is such a great idea - I love how you thought outside the box to find a different way to do things! As soon as you started I thought "That's genius right there!!!" Fabulous job 😊
When you said you were going to make a cane, I couldn't envision how you would actually make it. Your method is ingenious. My dad is 81, and uses a cane now. I bet he would love it my son and I made one for him using your method.
We are going to do it. Tomorrow I am headed out to look for the materials. I don't have the vast array of clamps you have, but I am sure we can figure a way to make it work. Hard part will be keeping him out of the garage while we make it.
I think it's great that we get to come along for the ride and learn what to do and what not to do. Thank you for taking on this project from a different angle. I love unique solutions!
If not a sword cane, maybe a cane that discreetly holds your throwing knives! Project came out great! Your Dad will gets tons of use from it. -Caleb Harris
Hi April you are a great inspiration to me while I am physically unable to work in a large scale due to being a wheelchair user, I can at least use a multi tool for slightly smaller scale work
I bought one about a year ago, after seeing how handy they are on April's channel, and not sure how I got by without one all these years. Especially on projects away from my shop. It really is like having another set of hands, in so many ways.
The cane looks great. You might want to take a few inches off the bottom though, it's a little tall for the ergonomics of using a cane. You usually want the handle about even with the crease on the inside of your wrist, when your arm is hanging by your side. A rubber tip is nice for stability as well. No hate though, looks beautiful. I really like that there isn't continuous grain and both shades. Makes it more interesting, and not so cookie cutter looking.
Which should be right around hip level. Sadly, been using a cane for 5 years and rehab was very specific on getting the right cane length. Now, with that said, hes using it like a walking stick and probably not putting much weight on it so its probably not a big deal. I guarantee he wasnt holding that stick down around hip height lol.
Enjoyed watching this. Have been wanting to make a cane for my wife. Some great tips in this video. I am sure your dad is very proud to use the one you built for him.
Boy I have to. Say I have been making canes for twenty years but I learned so much watching your vid thanks for making it. Get your self some diamond willow sticks and make one it’s really cool wood for canes or walking sticks. Keep up the good work kid
beautiful work as usual. However I had to walk with a stick for about a year due to a fall. I remember the staff at the hospital being very careful with the length of the stick. I'd get some professional advice before dad gets used to it. love you work x
So you don't have the risk of splitting your part with the bit, run the drill in reverse, it will self center even better and bevel the hole. you can then chuck all the parts in using one of the pieces of wood you cut them from. The clamp will be enough to crush the wood and hold the plug safe and clean without any risk. Just my two cents on it, as per personal experience, when you're working those kinds of sizes, things tend to get...hairy. REGARDLESS, beautiful cane, hope he uses it for many years and in good health. :)
After finishing the cane I placed a rubber end on the bottom of the cane to give it grip: amzn.to/2fU3UbZ At the time of making this video I hadn't yet unpacked all my turning tools or accessories, so I set out to make a cane without a lathe. However! another option would be to turn two segments of a cane then use hardware like this: amzn.to/2kv0RMC to attach them together. Just like a two piece pool cue.
Love your creative approach and willingness to try something unique. Looking forward to ”whatever (you) end up building next.” I’m with you and your Dad, no sword for Mom.
I too made a cane similar to yours. Actually I made 3 with each a little different design. I didn’t have good luck with the all thread either. My problem was cane flex after it was complete. You’re idea with the dowel is what I would do if I were to repeat my cane process. I used cedar, walnut and popular. It did turn out nice and I will make another cane using a modified process. There is a way to cut your cane to length. Have your person stand straight with hands to their side. Measure from the floor to their knuckle. You might want to buy a cheap cane to Tory this out. It does seem like the second time feels better. This method is available online. Enjoy the ride. As you know woodworking is fun.
As a cane user myself I would love to have a cane like that. I like that the grain was irregular. It made the construction stand out. Heck I would have gone with all kinds of hardwoods to make it look like a patchwork quilt of a cane!
A weeping angel! 😮 Don't blink! Blink and you're dead! They are fast! They are faster than you could believe! Don't turn your back, don't turn away and DON'T BLINK!
Your videos have seemed to disappeared out of my subscription feed. My comment is a line from Doctor Who. The Weeping Angels are one of the many enemies in the show.
Occupational therapist advice here. stick is too long. Top should come up to wrist joint. Lovely project. I use plumb tree or apple tree shoots. Cut them and let them dry in the shed bark on for a year.
Love your laugh when you are super clamping! Your Father really loves you and that is sweet! You are an awesome daughter and an awesome wood worker. Very talented. Love your videos.
This is awesome, April! I love your trial-and-error methods and your outside of the box thinking. Very cool to see how you did this. Thanks very much for sharing this!
That had to be the hardest way to make a cane, but I love the ingenuity that you used to come up with a way to work around not having your Lathe to use. Lots of interesting challenges. Thanks for resharing Jimmy's tip on putting a screw groove into the dowel. Either I've missed that video, or I'm too old to remember. Either way hopefully I'll retain it now.
If your lathe is large enough, it would solve your desire to have the grain run the entire length of the cane. But in a lot of wood the grain doesn't run as far as you would like. I've used Paduck, Ask and Walnut in a 12" open segmented bowl. The result was magnificent. You have some awesome tools. Best regards, Richard.
Option 1: unpack turning accessories. Option 2: experiment until you figure out something else that works. Thanks for choosing option 2 and teaching us some new tricks 😊👍
EvanAndKatelyn option 2 is always the best
if all daughters were like April this would be a much better world!!!! 😊 she has a big and good heart!
That's not all she's got that big and good 😏
Her brain is, too
Lucky dad! You have such a wonderful daughter! Congratulations!
The most beautiful thing in life is caring for the family through love and affection
I love the last scene
Thank you April Wilkerson
I too was very blessed by the families closeness!! ❤️🙌❤️🤗
Awe... Your dad is so proud of you. You are so inspiring.
Hi April...another amazing project! Great job! I’m a physical therapist... looks like your dad is recovering nicely from his right knee replacement. I’d highly recommend shortening the cane. Have him stand upright with cane at his side. The handle should be at his wrist crease (where a watch would go). That way when he’s walking there will be just a slight bend in his elbow. Might seem trivial, but it really does impact his gait pattern. 😄
I have a cane just like the one you made. A friend brought it back from South America and gave it to my mother, an awesome gesture. Now, mother has been gone 26 years and I find that this beautiful cane serves me. I have lost it twice and it has found it’s way back to me. Since I believed it was irreplaceable I have hesitated to take it outside my house. Seeing what you have done I believe that I could now replace it. Thank you SO much. I’m going to go clean up the shop!
Awesome! I'm glad you found it useful. Thank you for sharing your Story and for watching.
Really appreciate your honesty about the pitfalls and problems you encounter in a build. Quite refreshing! And that little yelp when you put all the pieces to be glued up in the Superjaw was just priceless
I have several canes, the first was a gun rest/monopod, that I made a handle for out of some aluminum tube I had laying around. I drilled a hole in the end and attached it by the quarter inch stud on the top, then another quarter inch stud with a plastic knurled nut on the very top. Because I'm an amateur photographer I could then use my cane as a monopod for my camera also.
I found one in a used store for 5 bucks that I liked but it was too short for a guy who's 6 foot 3 inches tall. I cut the end square and found a chunk of branch my friend had trimmed from a tree in the back yard. I drilled half inch holes and put it together with a six inch long piece of stainless steel tube and glue.
The way you did this is something I doubt I'd have ever thought of and once more, you did a great job.
Gorgeous. That is a look of a proud Papa. I bet he can't wait to show it off.
Hi April,
What a unique way to make a cane. Looks awesome.
Thank you!
I enjoy all your videos, but the ones with your mom & dad are my favorites. You have a loving family.
It looks like you had fun with this project April. I have often been asked what is the most valuable tool in the shop and my response is always "Your imagination" and you have a great one. As a father of two girls I can appreciate your close relationship with your dad!!!
Those super jaws look super handy! Awesome build
3x3Custom - Tamar don't they just !!!
April, that turned out awesome! I love that you are so family oriented. Your folks seem like really cool people.
Well done. One of the most clever things I have seen in a long time. Kudos April
; ) Thank you
And it's a fine gift you made lass, I liked the colours, it was also nice to meet your mum and da. Thanks for the vid. Cheers!
Another practical and well built project. As usual the video is clear, and well produced. Thanks April, and again, great work.
As someone that recently had to start using a cane, this is really nice. You Go April
"Do not make her one with a sword in it." Wise man, your father.
Haha yep!
Hi April Nice Job On the cane It has given me plenty of Ideas for other projects as well
As one who has used a walking stick for many years
I noticed the one you made is a little Long for your Dad
when standing hold the Cane up to the hand
for proper length you want the bottom of the handle to come just up past the wrist
crease between the wrist and lower arm that way t makes it a perfect length for the person using it
Tony
What a great job! Talk about attention to detail - and grain consideration. Excellent work.
Thanks! My Dad still has and loves it. Thanks for watching.
Beautiful can and beautifully made for some one really special. I appreciate your skill and love for your dad ; madame .
You are a good daughter. The walking cane is very unique, thanks for the tips & tricks.
Good job with the cane. I made one for my dad last year using the the exact same handle template you did. I used red oak for the handle and white oak for the shaft. He loves it!
I like watching you make things. I also like that you let us see your mistakes then show and tell how to correct them. Keep up the good work.
Your dad has been blessed with a great daughter just like I have. God is good!!!
Great video great project
April, The cane you made your Dad is absolutely beautiful,nice job.
Thank you so much!
Thanks April, a very unique approach that clearly works, with the right perseverance and skills. Really appreciate this one!
That, my friend, was a labor of love! Very nice!!
Turned out very nice. I like the contrasting colors. My wife got me a set of the ISO Tunes. I think I'm going to really like them when working in the garage. Thanks.
Awwww....your such a good daughter!!!!! Extremely nice job!!!!!
This is such a great idea - I love how you thought outside the box to find a different way to do things! As soon as you started I thought "That's genius right there!!!" Fabulous job 😊
That's a good looking cane. I agree with your dad that the grain adds character.
When you said you were going to make a cane, I couldn't envision how you would actually make it. Your method is ingenious. My dad is 81, and uses a cane now. I bet he would love it my son and I made one for him using your method.
:) You should do it! It makes for a great gift.
We are going to do it. Tomorrow I am headed out to look for the materials. I don't have the vast array of clamps you have, but I am sure we can figure a way to make it work. Hard part will be keeping him out of the garage while we make it.
Very imaginative way to build the cane. I certainly don't have the patience to emulate you, but I can admire your technique.
I think it's great that we get to come along for the ride and learn what to do and what not to do. Thank you for taking on this project from a different angle. I love unique solutions!
Great job April, I think it looks really nice with all the variation in grain and color, makes it stand out from those off the shelf canes.👍👊
Great project! And thanks for showing where it didn't go exactly right. Everybody learns.
Your Dad is very wise. Nothing beats Character, the way your dad is using the word.
That hole saw trick is genius. Thanks for sharing it.
If not a sword cane, maybe a cane that discreetly holds your throwing knives! Project came out great! Your Dad will gets tons of use from it.
-Caleb Harris
Awesome job as always April! Such a sweet family!
Hi April you are a great inspiration to me while I am physically unable to work in a large scale due to being a wheelchair user, I can at least use a multi tool for slightly smaller scale work
if there is one thing that April couldn't live without its her super jaws!!
They have certainly become my favorite tool. They are just so versatile.
I bought one about a year ago, after seeing how handy they are on April's channel, and not sure how I got by without one all these years. Especially on projects away from my shop. It really is like having another set of hands, in so many ways.
Yes, it's definitely her favorite tool and not a major source of income at all.
It’s cool to see how proud your parents are!! Awesome!!
Beautiful cane. Very original way of making it. Very inventive to use the super jaws as a clamp.
Thanks for sharing.
I love those jaws, they are so versatile
It's you who makes those jaws being versatile.
The planters peanut can ROCKS you show that you know what you're doing. Love the channel.
The cane looks great. You might want to take a few inches off the bottom though, it's a little tall for the ergonomics of using a cane. You usually want the handle about even with the crease on the inside of your wrist, when your arm is hanging by your side. A rubber tip is nice for stability as well. No hate though, looks beautiful. I really like that there isn't continuous grain and both shades. Makes it more interesting, and not so cookie cutter looking.
Which should be right around hip level. Sadly, been using a cane for 5 years and rehab was very specific on getting the right cane length. Now, with that said, hes using it like a walking stick and probably not putting much weight on it so its probably not a big deal. I guarantee he wasnt holding that stick down around hip height lol.
Enjoyed watching this. Have been wanting to make a cane for my wife. Some great tips in this video. I am sure your dad is very proud to use the one you built for him.
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, he loves the cane. Thanks for watching.
Beautiful cane! I love it! So sweet of you to make it for your dad!
Great job, and what a beautiful way to say how much you love your dad!
Boy I have to. Say I have been making canes for twenty years but I learned so much watching your vid thanks for making it. Get your self some diamond willow sticks and make one it’s really cool wood for canes or walking sticks. Keep up the good work kid
beautiful work as usual.
However I had to walk with a stick for about a year due to a fall. I remember the staff at the hospital being very careful with the length of the stick. I'd get some professional advice before dad gets used to it.
love you work x
So you don't have the risk of splitting your part with the bit, run the drill in reverse, it will self center even better and bevel the hole. you can then chuck all the parts in using one of the pieces of wood you cut them from. The clamp will be enough to crush the wood and hold the plug safe and clean without any risk. Just my two cents on it, as per personal experience, when you're working those kinds of sizes, things tend to get...hairy.
REGARDLESS, beautiful cane, hope he uses it for many years and in good health. :)
Oh nice tips. : ) Thanks!
Haven't seen a drill press with a reverse option on it, would work with a cordless or corded drill though.
Hi April, your parent are very lucky couple because of having a lovely daughter as you. Love to you all.
I love how you work smarter and not harder 😊
Very beautiful and made with love. Thank you for sharing your amazing video. God bless you and your family
Outstanding work, and I bet your daddy loves it as much as he loves you.
Beautiful project and a beautiful story behind it
I like how the Cherub on the ground is like face palming...to funny, it's like he understands what you guys are saying..
I absolutely LOVE your videos. You and your Mom and Dad are adorable.
Thank you April. There's definitely a couple of good tips in there. I didn't see it up close but it did look good, and that handle really was nice.
you are a very good artisan. your dad must be proud of you. beautiful work. you are very good!
After finishing the cane I placed a rubber end on the bottom of the cane to give it grip: amzn.to/2fU3UbZ
At the time of making this video I hadn't yet unpacked all my turning tools or accessories, so I set out to make a cane without a lathe. However! another option would be to turn two segments of a cane then use hardware like this: amzn.to/2kv0RMC to attach them together. Just like a two piece pool cue.
Love your creative approach and willingness to try something unique. Looking forward to ”whatever (you) end up building next.” I’m with you and your Dad, no sword for Mom.
: ) Thank you
Bien équipée, beau travail de finition ! Milles bravos ! Je vais être jaloux, non, je suis jaloux ou envieux devant une telle dextérité !
Your construction is perfect ... but he wants a lot of patience !!!...Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely wonderful design, great video.
I too made a cane similar to yours. Actually I made 3 with each a little different design. I didn’t have good luck with the all thread either. My problem was cane flex after it was complete. You’re idea with the dowel is what I would do if I were to repeat my cane process. I used cedar, walnut and popular. It did turn out nice and I will make another cane using a modified process.
There is a way to cut your cane to length. Have your person stand straight with hands to their side. Measure from the floor to their knuckle. You might want to buy a cheap cane to Tory this out. It does seem like the second time feels better. This method is available online.
Enjoy the ride. As you know woodworking is fun.
Hello April,
I really appreciate the tip on ejecting hole saw plugs, Also your general diversification,
Thanks, Bernard, Cheshire, England.
Whoa! what a pleasant enjoyable presentation. nicely done ma'am !!
As a cane user myself I would love to have a cane like that. I like that the grain was irregular. It made the construction stand out. Heck I would have gone with all kinds of hardwoods to make it look like a patchwork quilt of a cane!
A weeping angel! 😮 Don't blink! Blink and you're dead! They are fast! They are faster than you could believe! Don't turn your back, don't turn away and DON'T BLINK!
Your videos have seemed to disappeared out of my subscription feed. My comment is a line from Doctor Who. The Weeping Angels are one of the many enemies in the show.
Nice Job April!! Nice to take care of Dad once in a while, Dad's appreciate it.
Frank
Occupational therapist advice here. stick is too long. Top should come up to wrist joint. Lovely project. I use plumb tree or apple tree shoots. Cut them and let them dry in the shed bark on for a year.
sam henderson Sam do you Denmark the shoots before drying? Thanks, Tim
Tim. Wilson nah just use a flap disk and angle grinder to remove bark when done. But actually they look more interesting with the bark on.
So cool. You can make a jig for your table saw that helps to make canes.
Great job..lucky dad for having such a capable daughter..oh..love your mother's idea too 😁
Love your laugh when you are super clamping! Your Father really loves you and that is sweet! You are an awesome daughter and an awesome wood worker. Very talented. Love your videos.
Great work, April - you proved again that there are more than only just one way to make something. Love the result! Cheers! JM
This is awesome, April! I love your trial-and-error methods and your outside of the box thinking. Very cool to see how you did this. Thanks very much for sharing this!
April - I like your videos, and the tip for freeing plugs from a hole saw is a real keeper! Good job!
Great job. Your dad must be so proud.
Geeezzzz woman, my heart sank when I first saw that red on your thumb, then realized it was polish.
Nice cane, and thanks for all the drilling tips.
Great design, great work and a very sweet thought for Dad!
April Wilkerson, you rock!....I wish I were that talented. Thanks for this video.
Glad you liked it!
Those super jaws sure are neat! I think you use them every single project!
I honestly do, they quickly became my favorite tool just because of how useful they are. No matter what I'm working on, they come in handy.
That had to be the hardest way to make a cane, but I love the ingenuity that you used to come up with a way to work around not having your Lathe to use. Lots of interesting challenges. Thanks for resharing Jimmy's tip on putting a screw groove into the dowel. Either I've missed that video, or I'm too old to remember. Either way hopefully I'll retain it now.
NICE JOB April!!!!! Great job love the video!!!
I like the three amigos that were watching at the end!
GREAT idea on using Jimmy Deresta's spiral dowel!
I love your mum LOL.. Great build April, well done 👍🏼😊
: ) Ha yeah, she's cool
April Wilkerson both are...treasure them 😉😊 xx
Great work, thanks for taking the time to share
Wow I never would have thought of making it that way brilliant
Such a nice gift! One I'm sure your dad will treasure.
If your lathe is large enough, it would solve your desire to have the grain run the entire length of the cane. But in a lot of wood the grain doesn't run as far as you would like. I've used Paduck, Ask and Walnut in a 12" open segmented bowl. The result was magnificent. You have some awesome tools. Best regards, Richard.
Great job. I made one out of Brazilian Lace Wood and love the grain. I think I may try one like yours. Thanks
Your dad deserved the best, and he has it!
Hello April I've been waiting for you to up load again that was awesome hope your dad gets years of uses from it
He's been using it like crazy for the past month so I'm sure it will get plenty of steps put in on it. : )
I look forward to these every Sunday. Great job as always!