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DIY cane handle replacement?

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anonymous333
anonymous333

I won't be on a cane for at least another month, but have purchased one anyway. It's a pre-loved wooden one (in excellent condition). I do intend to buy one of the new, adjustable ones, but wanted this one so I can decorate it and make something unique.

However, it has a crook handle, which I don't like. Has anyone tried chopping off a crook and replacing it with a more ergonomic handle (it's not a screw-on handle; would need to be sawn off)? Or at least could private message me with a link to an instructional site? I have Googled, but not coming up with what I need to know...

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  • mrratty
    mrratty anonymous333

    Posted

    lots on ebay. I have my femoral head on top of mine, lots of disgusted looks and comments.
  • Hailea
    Hailea anonymous333

    Posted

    Hi lee 

    if if you can find out f there is a local guy that makes walking sticks and shepherds crocks he will see you right for a proper handle for your cane. It will be well made safe and secure. These guys know what they are doing. I have a walking stick with a sheeps horn and a wolf carved into it it really is great and your hand won't slip on it in the rain like it can with the plastic or wooden ones. 

    • anonymous333
      anonymous333 Hailea

      Posted

      Have been looking out for someone locally. At the end of Jan, will be going back into my graphic design course. We have artists and sculptors in the building. One of them might be able to help. If I haven't found someone by then, will put some notices up on the boards...
    • Hailea
      Hailea anonymous333

      Posted

      Ok Leee

      at least this way you will get the handle you want the way you want it and customised to your design too cool

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