Fine Sanding Tips for Making a Walking Cane

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

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Craft a walking cane from the branch of a tree. Learn how to sand wood walking cane in this free woodworking video from a wood crafts expert.

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Fine Sanding Tips for Making a Walking Cane
Ok. Now, while our paste that's in the cracks here is drying, I'm going over it a little bit with a piece of very fine sandpaper. This is two-twenty grit and just sort of giving it a little rub down. This helps the finish bring out the color of the grain a little more. And, it just kind of gives it a little smoother look. You don't have to do too much. We do want this cane to look kind of old and rustic. So, I do leave a lot of the scratches and the little marks that came with using the tool. Kind of gives it that old timey look. That will do.

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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