How to Trim a Walking Cane
A reliable walking cane can be the valuable tool which makes the difference between being stuck in a chair or being freely mobile. In order for a cane to be at its best, however, it must be cut to match the height and posture of its owner. Fortunately, measuring a cane is a simple task, and cutting your cane down once the ideal size is found is likewise a task which does not require advanced woodworking skills.
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Instructions
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Stand upright with your natural posture, while wearing a pair of shoes.
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Let your arms hang with a relaxed bend in your elbows.
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Measure the distance from the wrist of the hand which will hold the cane to the floor.
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Mark a line on the shaft of the cane that is the distance from Step 3 away from the lowest point on the cane handle.
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Cut along the line with a saw.
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Sand the new bottom of the cane until it is smooth to prevent splintering.
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