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I just finished this prototype of a padded handle.  The padding is 1/4" closed cell cross linked polyethylene that was recommended by the supplier.  I like it.  The leather is brown kidskin from Springfield.  The woods used are white oak and holly on the collar and end caps with a maple core on the handle and an alder shank.

Overall I'm pretty happy for a first attempt.  The padding made it easier to get a decent fit on the leather.  There are a few small errors.  The seams on the foam telegraphed through the leather a bit.  More care was needed fitting the foam (fixed on the current one I'm making).  I managed to put a small scratch in the leather at the top front of the handle.  I'm working on changing the order of work to eliminate that possibility in the future. 

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The handle ended up about 1/4" taller and wider than I intended.  It doesn't sound like a lot but the handle is huge.  I have large hands (short but wide) and this handle is big for me.

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My seams are still a bit wobbly but they are slowly improving.  Critiques and advice are always appreciated.

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  Very nicely done!  

Handmade doesn't have flaws it's just built-in character. 

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That looks great. Your stitching has definitely improved. 

I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with.

Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day.

From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.

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Looks very nice. I like how it is formed so well to the handle.

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Thanks guys.  This first one turned out bigger than I intended.  I made the core of the handle a little too big.  Someone with large or extra large hands will like it.

  I have a second one in the finishing stages right now.  The second one is normal sized. I'll post it when it's done.

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That looks like a very comfortable walking stick! Nicely done - I like the way the leather is flush with the end trim without any ridge. Should be very comfortable.

"People are more violently opposed to fur than to leather because it's safer to harass people in coats than to try being nasty to motorcycle gangs." ~Anonymous

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I love the bark on the stick! I’ve been making walking sticks/shillelaghs for a few years. Just simple. But soft soft on the hand.

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Hmmm. Not a good photo of my current stick.

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Well done.

"Oh my God....I beseech thee grant me the grace to remain in Thy Presence; and to this end do Thou prosper me with Thy assistance, receive all my works, and possess all my affections" Brother Lawrence c.1614-1691

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