Make Your Own Walking Sticks - Fox Chapel Publishing
New Project Book Makes Crafting Canes Easy
(EAST PETERSBURG, PA) For those who prefer extra support during a strenuous mountain hike, or others who fancy a dapper accessory to their tuxedos, walking sticks not only serve a functional purpose, but have again become a trend in men’s fashion. In the new project book, Make Your Own Walking Sticks (Fox Chapel Publishing, June 2007), author and woodworker, Charlie Self, guides readers through the process of hand-crafting more than 15 handsome and unique canes, all from the home workshop.
The sourcebook educates craftsman on the best wood to use, materials that will be needed, as well as basic techniques, like sanding, shaping and turning wood. Step-by-step instructions, detailed patterns and color photos guide builders through beginner projects like a rustic pine walking stick, and progress to more sophisticated works like the laminated, turned 2-piece cane with a brass handle.
Readers will also find an impressive photo gallery featuring works from the private collection of Albert LeCoff, executive director of the Wood Turning Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Perfect for the new or advanced woodworker, Make Your Own Walking Sticks arms readers with the foundation they need to build walking sticks suitable for heirloom-quality gifts, beautiful display pieces or just plain-old sturdy transportation aides.
About the Author: Charlie Self, best-selling author of Woodworker’s Pocket Reference Guide, and several other woodworking books, is the director of the National Association of Home and Workshop Writers. His articles have been featured in number publications, including Popular Woodworking, Remodeling News and Woodworker’s Journal.
Book Title:Make Your Own Walking Sticks ISBN: 978-1-56523-320-1 Price: $17.95
Pages: 228 Size: 8 ½” x 11”
Publication Date: June 2007
Distributed by: Fox Chapel Publishing, phone toll-free 800-457-9112
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