Every new customer receives a signed copy of these care instructions with their order.
Care instructions
Thank you for choosing Gillis Canes!
Should your piece need a refurbishment, an application of paste wax can help. I recommend Minwax brand paste finishing wax, or Renaissance wax micro crystalline wax. Both are easy to apply and have instructions on the product. Regular application of wax can also proactively prolong the original finish.
Please bear in mind that you are also welcome to contact me and I can refurbish your cane for you to its original appearance.
To keep your Gillis Cane in excellent condition:
1. Avoid dropping your cane or walking stick! Concrete is still harder than the densest woods. Wrist straps are recommended if you’re prone to dropping.
2. If you bear weight on the cane, do so directly over the shaft. This is particularly important for burl handled canes. Too much pressure on the back of the handle puts leverage on the handle and connection joint and the stress could cause damage
3. Clean with a microfiber cloth.
BRIGHT LIGHT EXPOSURE
Sunlight in particular will change the appearance of wood over time; woods can darken, lighten, lose color, or gain color. Avoid storing your Gillis Cane in a place that receives direct sun light to preserve its original appearance.
HEAT EXPOSURE
Wood is an organic material; it does not like wild and rapid fluctuations in temperature. Do not leave your Gillis Cane in a hot automobile or outside in the sunshine for extended periods of time, it could cause cracks and splits to develop in the wood.
RUBBER TIP REPLACEMENT
Eventually the rubber wears through. They are a readily available item and easy to purchase. Your original tip was supplied by Shepherd Hardware on Amazon.com. To purchase a replacement, you’ll need to measure the diameter at the bottom of your cane. Most of my canes use 7/8” or ¾” tips.
If your Gillis Cane or walking stick has a metal ferrule bottom with a low profile rubber tip, this is a specialty piece that I make and I will need to supply a replacement for you.
Thank you again for choosing my work. Please let me know if you ever need anything else or have questions, I’m happy to hear from you.
Shawn Gillis
Gilliscanes.com
607 377 4897