The Cane Tip The Walking Staff Tip Small Cane ... - Lee Valley Tools

Small Cane Tip, BrassSmall Cane Tip, Stainless SteelPatent pending.05E06.01/.0205K99.31/.32These cane and walking staff tips not only add a touch of class to yourproject, but will also protect the wood against abrasion and water damage.Each fitting comes with a replaceable rubber tip to provide sure grip onpavement. The walking staff tip also comes with a removable stainless-steelpick for secure placement on rocks or ice.The Cane TipThe cane tip will fit canes withan end diameter of 5 /8" or larger.To turn the taper 5 /8" from theend of the cane, use a partingtool to establish a 17 /32" diametershoulder. Turn the end diameterdown to 27 /64", then turn the tenonto a smooth taper between the two depth settings. Drill a 3 /32" diameterpilot hole 3 /4" deep for the mounting screw for the rubber tip.Test fit the cane tip. If the tip is too loose, cut 1 /16" from the end of thecane and recut the shoulder of the tenon. Once you are satisfied with thefit, remove the tip, apply a waterproof glue (such as epoxy) to the tenon,and press on the tip. Either wipe off any excess glue with a rag and solventbefore it has cured, or sand the cane and tip until the joint is flush after ithas cured.The Walking Staff TipThe walking staff tip will fitshafts with an end diameter of3/4" or larger. To turn the taper 1"from the end of the shaft, use aparting tool to establish an 11 /16"diameter shoulder. Turn the enddiameter down to 9 /16", then turn5/8" dia.3/4" dia.17/32" dia.11/16" dia.3/32" dia. Hole,3/4" Deep27/64"dia.the tenon to a smooth taper between the two depth settings. Drill a 3 /16"hole, 1 /4" deep in the end of the walking stick to provide clearance for themounting screw.5/8"1"3/16" dia. Hole,1/4" Deep9/16"dia.

Test fit the tip. If the tip is too loose, cut 1 /16" from the end of the stick andrecut the shoulder of the tenon. Apply a drop of oil to the screw suppliedwith the walking stick tip and thread it into the tip until it just protrudesinto the cane tip cavity. The screw will keep glue from clogging the threadswhen gluing the tip onto the walking stick. Once you are satisfied with thefit, remove the tip, apply a waterproof glue (such as epoxy) to the tenon,and press on the tip. Either wipe off any excess glue with a rag and solventbefore it has cured, or sand the cane and tip until the joint is flush after ithas cured.The stainless-steel pick can be turned firmly into the tip by using a pieceof wire, hex key, or a drill bit as a Tommy bar.Note: A neater alternative to removing excess glue with solvent or bysanding is to use a glue resist such as Waxilit ® . Dry fi t the tip to the shaft,and apply a light coat of the glue resist to the wood and cane tip surfacesaround the assembled joint area. Glue the tip on, then peel off any excessglue while it is semi-cured and still in a fl exible state. Before applyingany fi nish, remove all Waxilit ®residue with a non-oily solvent, such asmethyl hydrate.Apply Waxilit ® here while dryfitting together.260© Veritas Tools Inc. 2009814 Proctor Avenue 1090 Morrison DriveOgdensburg, New York Ottawa, Ontario13669-2205 USA K2H 1C2 Canadacustomerservice@veritastools.comwww.veritastools.comINS-076 Rev. DPrinted in Canada.