A PERSONAL GUIDE TO WALKING CANE HANDLES Walking cane handles can be made of hundreds of substances, hence the variety of styles they can become: molded from ABS plastic; metal-plated on resin; covered in...
Did you know an improperly fit walking cane is as bad for you as an improperly fit pair of shoes? First choice is to have a medical professional, doctor or nurse,measure you for your cane use. A physical...
I make walking sticks (or canes) out of Bois D Arc wood. Bois D Arc (pronounced bo dark) is a very dense hard wood. It has a resilience that made it an excellent wood for the plains Indians to make hunting...
When you need a little extra help getting where you need to go, it can be confusing to determine exactly what type of walking aid is right for you. This is part one in a series of guides that will help explain...
Using a walking or hiking stick, as opposed to a walking cane with handle, is very subjective. It's really what feels good to you. Some very simple guidelines, however, might be helpful. First, realize...
"Probably not", that is the safe position to take, then make the seller prove it is Ivory.Things you should know about Ivory before you bid:- There is Elephant Ivory, Mammoth Ivory, Hippo Ivory and Walrus...
The ability to travel from place to place safely and efficiently is one of the most important skills a blind person can learn. Many visually impaired people use a long cane, known as a blind cane or blind...
It takes two people to size a cane. Put on your usual walking shoes. Stand naturally as upright as possible. Let the arms fall naturally down to the sides with a normal bend at the elbow. Do not...
This Guide will help you decide which wood to use for your wood working projects. I have added a link that directs you to a page in my ebay store that includes many types of wood, their uses, characteristics,...
WHAT WALKING STICK IS MOST SUITABLE FOR YOUR NEEDS? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note this is the first of several informational guides I'll be writing:...