Multi-Function Walking Stick II - Storage Compartment

Step 7 Assemble the Top

The Top Finial is constructed very similar to the bottom Point.

The difference here, besides the decorative pattern, is that the Upper Section wood dowel is cut short to create a storage space in the top pipe. 

When cutting the dowel short, it should still be long enough to insert at least 1.5" into the bottom end of the copper pipe (more if the pipe is scalloped).  This ensures you have enough area for adhesive retention and, the wood to copper joint doesn't bend when used in chair mode.

The size of the storage space can be increased by using a longer top pipe.  Just shorten the wood dowel accordingly.  Remember after all is done, to function as a leg for the chair, the Upper Section has to be the same length as the Middle Section and Lower Section. 

Ancient proverb:
A three legged stool with one leg long... makes you a "Recliner" ...the hard way.

Comments

[ohmerfam]

So, is the storage compartment made out of regular 1" pipe, or a stub-out?