Inserting Plug Into Walking Cane Shaft

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

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Tips for turning a tree branch into a cane. Learn how to insert plug into shaft of wood walking cane in this free woodworking video from a wood crafts expert.

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Inserting Plug Into Walking Cane Shaft
Ok. Now, we've got our plug cut. And, I'm going to take my glue and put some glue around the inside of the hole here. And, just take a finger and rub it. Add a little bit; make sure I've got glue everywhere. And, put this plug in the hole. Now, this is going to be a tight fit, So, I'm going to have to whack it a little bit. What we need to do is hope this plug doesn't crack. Because if it does, we have to make another one. Nope, that did fine. It's ok if it sticks out on the edges a little bit. Because, we're going to shape this handle and that's all going to go away. So, the next step is the fun part. We're going to take the bark off the cane with a grinder. And, just sort of sand the wood and polish it a little bit. And, put an oil finish on it. And, it's going to look beautiful.

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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