Post by: rickevans on May 03, 2012, 01:47:00 PM
The rubber slip-on tips are ugly and certainly not even close to looking PC/HC.
Any ideas? Was looking at a brass tip, or poured pewter or...
Also a small rubber washer for the tip, secured with a small wood screw and/or some modern epoxy.
Looking for stability on slick flooring other than the big ugly rubber ones...
Post by: 2 Locks on May 03, 2012, 07:36:31 PM
Go to the hardware store & get some of those clear but soft furniture "underfeet". I have no idea what they are really called, but get the type that are meant to keep your couch from slipping around on your hardwood floor. Cut one to just under the diameter of your cane. Find a flat head screw & washer combination (think low profile), that is maybe half that diameter again. Screw the non-slip thing on real tight, trying to recess the screw washer below the level of the non-slip as you crush it.
I warned you about the half baked thing.
Post by: Andy54Hawken on May 03, 2012, 08:24:21 PM
Best of luck in your search,
Andy
Post by: rickevans on May 04, 2012, 01:16:14 PM
Post by: ridjrunr on May 05, 2012, 11:47:45 PM
Post by: Ironhand on May 06, 2012, 08:02:42 AM
Post by: Rev on May 22, 2012, 06:24:52 PM
I found it in a very old house about 30 years ago. It is a very heavy wood, more of a Shillelagh really...
(http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr223/Sheasmtn/stick2-1.jpg)
(http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr223/Sheasmtn/stick-1.jpg)
(http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr223/Sheasmtn/stick3-1.jpg)
Post by: Longhunter on May 22, 2012, 07:44:25 PM
(http://leatherwall.bowsite.com/tf/pics/00small39150477.JPG)
(http://leatherwall.bowsite.com/tf/pics/00small74807638.JPG)
The old antique cane has a piece of cork glued to the bottom
(http://leatherwall.bowsite.com/tf/pics/00small27471644.JPG)
Post by: rickevans on May 23, 2012, 07:33:26 AM
Post by: Kermit on May 23, 2012, 01:08:30 PM
And look here:
http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.a ... ,250,43243 (http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?c=&p=58762&cat=1,250,43243)
http://wupensticks.com/index19.html (http://wupensticks.com/index19.html)
Post by: Capt. Jas. on May 24, 2012, 06:00:49 AM
Post by: Frank on July 30, 2012, 11:07:28 PM
Post by: rickevans on August 01, 2012, 12:17:54 PM
Post by: Hanshi on August 01, 2012, 02:49:54 PM
This is one of my canes; I have three, all identical. I keep one in my truck and the other two by the door. I rarely go anywhere without this one; I need it to get around without falling down. I NORMALLY take NO cane when I go into the hunting woods, however. Yes I fall occasionally but I've allowed for that by only hunting in the woods where I have a thick layer of leaves. I've also gone to lengths to assure absolute safety - as far as any safety is absolute. I must have the rubber non-slip tips for my own safety, clunky or not.
The canes were chosen long ago but not for their efficacy in helping with walking; that was secondary. They were chosen as weapons and that's how I trained with them. They are strong oak, cut to length but a major difference from other canes is the hook. It is large enough to fit around most necks and the tip of the hook is cut at an angle that makes it a wonderful pain compliance device. It is basically nothing more than a livestock staff cut to length. With this cane I can lock joints, throw, attack pressure points and of course strike.
Post by: rickevans on August 01, 2012, 04:16:31 PM
Just kidding Hanshi...I started using one after an ankle break a couple years back. I have one that is pretty heavy with a wide crook, just for the reasons you state...old guys rule.