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Processing Cane

Click the images below to see video instruction for each step of the process

1.1 Selecting and Splitting Cane | Christian Smith, BYU

Step 1: Selecting & Splitting Cane

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1.2 Pregouging | Christian Smith, BYU

Step 2: Pregouging

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1.3 Gouging | Christian Smith, BYU

Step 3: Gouging

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1.4 Sanding the Cane | Christian Smith, BYU

Step 4: Sanding the Cane

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1.5 Profiling the Cane | Christian Smith, BYU

Step 5: Profiling the Cane

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1.6 (option 1) Shaping Cane - Foldover Shaper | Christian Smith, BYU

Step 6 (option 1): Shaping Cane with a Fold-over Shaper

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1.6 (option 2) Shaping Cane - Straight Shaper | Christian Smith, BYU

Step 6 (option 2): Shaping Cane with a Straight Shaper

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