86 Cane Patterns for the Woodcarver

by Tom Wolfe, Laura A. Smucker (Designed by)

Forever fascinated by canes, the author has always collected them—he even has his grandma's and grandpa’s walking sticks. And, as a professional woodcarver, he knows there’s a good market for them. Walking sticks come in three basic the cane, which is a walking aid or a gentleman’s walking stick; the staff or hiking stick, which is head-high; and the chest-high quarterstaff, which Tom’s grandpa used to call a “thunk stick.” Each of these types is generously represented among the 86 patterns in this book. Their designs include everything from fish to dragons and birds to beavers. This is a valuable reference book for all carvers.

64 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1997

About the author

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An expert woodcarver who lives in North Carolina--not to be confused with novelist Tom Wolfe