Carved Cedar Mantle Piece
A Cedar log cut in half and mounted to sit on the top of a mantle piece. It is over 5 feet long and every item on it is hand carved using a high speed, modified dental drill. What's on it? Leaves: Post Oak: 15 Scarlet Oak: 11 Sycamore: 5 Maple: 13 Cherrybark Oak: 11 Poplar: 3 Blackjack Oak: 11 TOTAL Leaves: 69 Arrowheads: 3 Acorns: 1 Deer tracks: 3 Poem Verse: 141 Characters Approximate number of hours carving: 75 Approximate hours sanding, staining, etc.: 15 Approximate TOTAL Hours: 90
Material
- maple
- oak
Type
- wood
Meet the Maker
Michael Altom
QuotableWalkingStick
I retired from the USAF after 28 years and now I make canes, walking sticks, jewelry and art pieces full time. The Quotable Walking Stick is a concept that I started. I find rare, unusual, and/or antique items to make into walking stick handles. Then I find an appropriate quote from literature, movies, music or elsewhere that I feel compliments the user.
Quotes have always been an important part of my life. It is comforting to know that others we admire think along the same lines as we do. I hope you will find one that speaks to you.
Customer Reviews
Susan Van Loan
Apr 17, 2020Absolutely love the beauty and quality of the walking stick! Every expectation was not only met, but exceeded.
Lydia Mastalski
Oct 23, 2019Loved it, was a big hit! Would definitely work with him again !
Amanda Clark
May 6, 2019My father-in-law's birthday was fastly approaching and I felt as if I couldn't come up with gift idea that was equally beautiful and useful. Until I stumbled upon Micheal's work. I got lucky! Not only is his work truly stunning, you have the option to pick a "quote" that has meaning to you or to whomever is receiving the gift. How thoughtful is that?! I knew I finally found the perfect gift. Michael was very responsive and timely and just an overall joy to work with.
Kitty Kreith
Mar 5, 2019We could not be happier with Cory's walking stick. He loves it. Thanks for making it so special by helping me and adding your own thoughts. As I said we will be sharing your work everywhere we go. Thanks again...... for everything. Kitty
Cole Rutherford
Dec 20, 2018Michael is the best. Plain and simple.
