Shifter Knob Walking Cane
This job came from a customer looking for a cane that utilized a BMW Shifter as a cane handle. This was fun and challenging project to make. It features a genuine Leather Shifter from the manufacturer mounted on a lathed turned and painted shank with polished chrome collar and tip. These would make a great gift for the car enthusiast in your life. Based on your request I can incorporate handles from the manufacturer or create a custom wooded handle to your liking, I look forward to your ideas. Prices will vary based on the cost of parts, accessories and materials.
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I am a woodworker who specializes in custom walking sticks and canes with a focus on traditional English and Irish style walking sticks, many times with my own added twist.
With each item I aim to incorporate the uniqueness of the wood I am using and capture that beauty in the finish product. My walking sticks and canes are made to provide support for rugged hiking, stability in walking or for the collector. I make a variety of other wood products including jewelry and keepsake boxes, tobacco pipes, props and "magic wands".
All items are handmade to the client's specification, so if you see an item you like or would like something completely unique please reach out. I look forward to working with you to create a unique and beautiful piece that you will cherish for years to come.
- JB
John Blair
For Pistol Grip Walking Cane5.0Rafe Demers crafted a gorgeous blackthorn-curly maple walking stick for me that exceeded my expectations. Rafe took my requested specs, provided valuable feedback and insight and created an instant family heirloom that far surpassed what i had initially pictured at a very reasonable price.
His communication with me throughout was outstanding and he provided photo examples of materials to help me make optimal choices. Rafe also worked with me to deliver my walking stick on a date most convenient for me; the packing was first rate and it arrived undamaged.
Superlative craftsmanship. A friendly, helpful attitude. Outstanding communication and customer service. This was a good experince for me. I highly recommend Mr. Demers and his work.
- SS
Sharon Stover
For "Lyre Thumbstick"5.0Rafe was amazing to work with. Incredible craftsmanship, very accommodating, committed to a delivery date and met it, and was easy to work with. The price was more than reasonable for the product. I would recommend Rafe to anyone.
- JZ
James Zafiratos
For Movie Inspired Walking Cane5.0Rafe was GREAT to work with
Tremendous job!!!! - KS
k sturgill
For Movie Inspired Walking Cane5.0Experience was great I did some rough drawings and we worked out a final product that was just what I wanted
- ER
Eric Rothstein
For Cardigan Style Walking Sticks5.0The cane Mr Demers made for me last year is so beautiful that a close friend commissioned me to ask for a similar cane; and once again, not only was the completed work wonderful but the process of working with Mr Demers once again gave me great pleasure. His aesthetic judgment as to color and grain, is very fine, as is his craftsmanship, is very fine. Yet with both my cane and my friend's, using different domestic and exotic woods with different qualities, he was highly responsive to his client's desires and suggestions. He emailed updates and photographs several times to inform me and receive my feedback. My experience, and my friend's too, finally, was that we had works of art of high utility, sturdy, perfectly balanced in use, with handles comfortable and secure to grip. From my two experiences, I would look forward with some glee and total confidence to entrusting any other such project to Mr Demers.
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