Michael Altom

Michael Altom

QuotableWalkingStick

Fernley, NV
Member since: 2013
5.0
45 Maker Reviews
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    A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.

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    Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.

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    This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.

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.

What people are saying

5.0
(45)
  • LM

    Lydia Mastalski

    For Gas Pump Nozzle Cane
    5.0

    Loved it, was a big hit! Would definitely work with him again !

  • S

    Shannon

    For Walking stick
    5.0

    Everything these reviews say are spot-on. Michael was fantastic--I approached him on this site about a walking stick I wanted to have made for my mother this Christmas. I had a few ideas kicking around, but time was tight, because I got around to it later than I should have. And yet, not only did Michael make my vision happen--and honestly, he made it better than I'd had in my head--but he did it in barely more than a week's time (including planning), chose a stunning piece of wood, and kept me posted before he made any major moves. And he was so nice throughout the entire process. I have been incredibly happy with the process and the end product, and I can't recommend him enough.

    ALSO--it gets even better: since I had asked if there was any way that I could get the bird's beak painted, he actually pulled his wife, a painter, onto the project too, and she did a beautiful job painting not just the beak, but the whole bird. They're like a power crafting duo, and I can't thank them enough for making this walking stick happen.

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    Alan Argondizza

    For Grudge Terrace Coasters
    5.0

    Michael is great to work with! He made me some marble coasters for my roommates and me. He was quick and the quality was great; he even made a sample and photographed it before making the rest. I asked him to make a change before proceeding, and it wasn't a problem at all. I'm super happy with my coasters and my experience working with Michael!

  • alan A

    alan

    For Custom Walking Sticks
    5.0

    I CANT PUT INTO WORDS HOW PLEASED I AM WITH MIKE AND THE CANE HE CRAFTED FOR ME!!! I WILL TRY THOUGH.MIKE WAS SO ACCOMMODATING AND WAS SO EASY TO TALK TO .HE WAS SO UNDERSTANDING WITH EACH OF THE CHANGES AND IDEAS I HIT HIM WITH.MIKE TOOK MY VISION AN RAN WITH IT AND KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK. HE EXCEEDED ALL MY EXPECTATIONS! WE WILL BE CRAFTING ANOTHER MASTERPIECE IN THE FUTURE.I WILL TREASURE MIKES CREATION FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE AND WILL CARRY IT WITH PRIDE.I CANT WAIT TO TAKE IT TO SOLDIER FIELD FOR A BEARS GAME.IT IS DEFIANTLY A ONE OF A KIND TRIBUTE TO OUR CHICAGO BEARS! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! ALAN KINNEY (DIE HARD BEARS FAN)

  • MC

    Maximo Cosculluela

    For Abaris Canes
    5.0

    Honestly, all around great guy. He helped me out with a project in a field I know nothing about and was very understanding of my poor communication. He finished the project early and shipped our canes out across the country individually bubble wrapped. Can't hope for much more in a person than that.

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