Using Angular Grinder to Shape Walking Cane Handle

Part of the Video Series How to Make a Wood Walking Cane

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Make a cane from a tree branch! Learn how to use angular grinder to shape handle of wood walking cane in this free woodworking video from a wood crafts expert.

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Using Angular Grinder to Shape Walking Cane Handle
Ok. Now, we've moved outside. Because, I want to shape the sides of this handle so they fit down in the slot. And, for that I'm going to use an angle grinder with a sixty grit wheel on it. We're going to take the mosquito off the arm first. Set this on there, just kind of eyeball it. Right in the center, we're going to grind it flat here and flat here. And, we'll just have to fool with it for a little while. We're outside, because this is going to make an awful lot of noise and dust. So, here we go. Little bit more. Ok. I'm going to take a look now and see how we're doing. Yep, we're getting pretty close. It will just be a little bit more grinding. Ok. Let's see how this is doing. We should be getting pretty close. We have to work off just a little bit more.

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Expert: Michael McGeary is a musician, artist, and woodworker in Austin, Texas. He has been designing and building furniture for 25 years. Read More