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murf
07-08-2009, 07:07 PM
botched marble that I flatten out and stuck on a walking stick I made. placed a tag on it as "the compass to the galaxy" with a price tag of "Priceless" . Sadly I was hoping to play with it some but it sold immediately. stick was made from Maple burl and Black Walnut.
LifeGlass
07-08-2009, 07:11 PM
Are those good strong, yet flexi woods to use for a stick lof that type, Its very nice.
LifeGlass
07-08-2009, 07:11 PM
It reminds me of the game "Myst"
murf
07-08-2009, 07:25 PM
canes/ walking sticks are a accident waiting to happen, though this is very well made. the shaft is splined and wedge in to the top burl with square pegs that hold it fast. traditional woodworking technique that has been used in chair making for centuries. for the collector, a opera cane not for those that depend on constant support. I make this very clear to the customers when I make them. .
vetropod
07-08-2009, 07:33 PM
Very nice! Love the "compass to the galaxy" idea, too :D

Gotta say though, I was expecting to see an insect when I opened this page :o:
murf
07-08-2009, 07:39 PM
you know the insect theme is a pretty good freaking idea. hmmm maybe next time if i might borrow that idea. clever, very clever
and your work is more than just amazing.
Swampy
07-08-2009, 08:42 PM
good skills Murf
Johan
07-08-2009, 11:53 PM
Thats pretty badass... you really got something great going on over there. keep it up!
petto
07-09-2009, 01:48 AM
Very nice, love that wood work. Nice job on the glass to wood connection too, it's got flow.
harpentuan
07-09-2009, 02:48 AM
I dig it
menty666
07-10-2009, 09:58 AM
Gorgeous!

If you don't mind my asking, what do you use for the tip at the bottom?
CripSkillz
07-11-2009, 04:23 PM
Very coool...
KahunaGlassArt
07-11-2009, 05:18 PM
aw man i want one of those but gandalf style with crazyness at the top!!!!!!!!!!
note to self: when i get a bigger torch thats my first project
Lub
07-12-2009, 02:32 AM
that's bad ass man, is it pretty much a blow in marble?
murf
07-13-2009, 11:06 PM
Gorgeous!

If you don't mind my asking, what do you use for the tip at the bottom?

the tips is a 1/2" copper coupler with a insert of rubber from cattle mats. stuff is hardcore and takes the wear. the coupler has a nice small crown logo to boot. just a nice easy and classy way to finish the piece.