| Project by TJ65 | posted 01-03-2018 09:30 AM | 1856 views | 2 times favorited | 22 comments |  |
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Well I never thought I would have finished this project. I had a major set back when nearly finished and wanted to adjust the grip a little. In doing so, I inadvertently changed the whole profile of the stick.
I had to leave it in the workshop without touching it for weeks, as I was so upset with myself at ruining the stick so close to completion.
When I did decide to see if I could rectify the situation, I shortened it to use the straightest part by cutting some off either end and made my first handle.
Not being that impressed with the actual handle I made, I decided to make a collar to hide the previous grip dent and make it look more pleasing to the eye.
The end result is we have a useable walking stick instead of a decorative lump of wood sitting in the workshop!
I have put many photos of the progression of Pansy if you would like to see, visit Theresas treasures at Derrymore Facebook page. .
https://www.facebook.com/derrymore
https://youtu.be/DVMwxfI7TsU
Video of Pansy
-- Theresa, https://www.facebook.com/derrymore/
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stefang
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#1 posted 01-03-2018 10:50 AM
Nice work Theresa and Happy New Year!
-- Mike, an American living in Norway.
Redoak49
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#2 posted 01-03-2018 12:02 PM
Excellent work…..that is beautiful and great save. No one would ever know you had any problem.
Andrek
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#3 posted 01-03-2018 12:06 PM
Very well done, if you don’t mind I will copy you,,, such inspiration ,just cannot let pass by bravo.
-- andrek
savannah505
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#4 posted 01-03-2018 02:03 PM
Really cool stick, it should be a real treasure to whoever uses it.
-- Dan Wiggins
mpounders
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#5 posted 01-03-2018 02:20 PM
Beautiful carving!
-- Mike P., Arkansas, http://mikepounders.weebly.com
recycle1943
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#6 posted 01-03-2018 02:24 PM
outstanding, just outstanding
a fine example of patience, perseverance and TALENT !
-- Dick, Malvern Ohio - my biggest fear is that when I die, my wife sells my toys for what I told her I paid for them
ralbuck
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#7 posted 01-03-2018 05:51 PM
Gorgeous and also a “wood rescue” too.
-- Wood rescue is good for the environment and me! just rjR
TopamaxSurvivor
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#8 posted 01-03-2018 06:13 PM
Marvelous walking stick. I think I see a Top 3 there.
-- Bob in WW ~ "some old things are lovely, warm still with life ... of the forgotten men who made them." - D.H. Lawrence
mikethetermite
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#9 posted 01-03-2018 06:37 PM
Turned out great! Have a Happy New Year Theresa !
-- Mike The Termite ~~~~~ Working safely may get old, but so do those who practice it.
bushmaster
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#10 posted 01-03-2018 06:55 PM
love all the flowers, nice work.
-- Brian - Hazelton, British Columbia
helluvawreck
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#11 posted 01-03-2018 07:00 PM
Theresa, this is such a beautiful walking stick and displays a lot of wonderful features and craftsmanship. I also love the way you have mingled the carving and color details in a very natural and vibrant way. In fact it is a fantastic eye catcher that people will love and admire.
helluvawreck aka Charles
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-- helluvawreck aka Charles, http://woodworkingexpo.wordpress.com
peteg
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#12 posted 01-03-2018 07:04 PM
I always love your attention to detail Theresa & this one is right up with your previous, great way to start the new year with such a lovely piece
cheers for 2018
pete
-- Pete G: If you always do what you always did you'll always get what you always got
leafherder
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#13 posted 01-03-2018 11:47 PM
Beautiful carving and the handle seems very organic, as if it is growing in the same garden as the flowers. Thanks for posting
-- Leafherder
TJ65
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#14 posted 01-04-2018 12:23 AM
Thanks everyone for your kind words.
I was very happy to have saved this one myself.
And Happy New Year to you all.
-- Theresa, https://www.facebook.com/derrymore/
Ivan
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#15 posted 01-04-2018 09:04 AM
This is so unique and specific decoration. Beautiful colouration.
-- Ivan, Croatia, Wooddicted
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