Burl Maple Rifle Cane Project

[Jerry Samouce]

Howdy Folks!
I aint gettin any younger and I have a bad knee. So, I am thinking ahead and making a cane for my future use.
I call it a rifle cane (It won't shoot) because, I imagine, it is what a talented veteran would have made from his old and broken war rifle to serve him in his old age. It has a Tennessee iron rifle butt for the top and the matching trigger guard as well. The shaft is hexagonal like a riffle barrel.

This is my first attempt at making a cane and my first try at silver inlay!

For the past few months I have been doggedly working on it... step by step
Attached are photos from concept to where I am in its process.
I plan to add Photos as I continue to develop my cane to completion...

Here is a link to some videos of close ups the silver inlay and wood working...

 

[The Crisco Kid]

Looks like a fun project. Nice work, too. I've been intrigued by rifle canes for years but have never gotten around to trying a build. Probably better not take it on an airplane!

 

[TDM]

Excellent workmanship and a very original idea! I think it’s great!

 

[Rifleman1776]

Beautiful workmanship.

 

[Jerry Samouce]

After over 100 hours of work the woodwork is done. Next is the stain.

 

[TDM]

Your going to make it way to pretty to use!

 

[CuNosecap]

That is a beautiful work of art. Thanks for posting. Just don't try taking it through TSA at the airport. LOL

 

[Jerry Samouce]

I have already stained it and I am on my 6th coat of Truoil...
and it already looks GREAT!

Man that finish lays down thin and S L O W!
I can only do 2 coats per day with 8 hours dry time each coat!
It looks like its going to need 10 coats or more before it starts turning into a glass finish.... sigh...

Slow and steady wins the race...

 

[Davey Boy]

I could dream about doing that kind of craftsmanship but I couldn't even draw a sketch of it.

You can be proud of that work!

 

[Jerry Samouce]

 

[flintlockrb]

Beautiful workman's ship!!! Not to mention creative as well.

 

[JEBMs]

Heirloom quality

 

[BillyC]

That is amazing work!!

 

[user 48679]

OK, I'm impressed.......... CONGRATS ! ! ! for posting yer excellent work !

 

[SnowCrow]

What an incredibly ingenious idea ! That’s one awesome cane