The Taproot
Jan’s Day Off: Fallen Timber
We always carry a chainsaw, rope and other survivalist paraphernalia when we tootle around the back roads of the Port Renfrew area. Eyes wide open for photo ops for the newsletter; more “Cancer” walking sticks and other flotsam and jetsam that would augment West Wind’s selling racks.
Saturday was a beautiful blue sky day full of frost and sun. We chanced upon this log across the road. Luckily others before had dealt with the heavy-duty clearing but there was a beautiful western red cedar that offered up a couple of blocks. Fingers crossed that we’ll see some decent guitar blanks. Check in on our progress.








Hi Jan
As a practicing ‘stick maker’ I’d like to know more about your cancer walking sticks.
cheers, arthur
Hi Arthur! We collect interesting ones and donate the proceeds to BC Cancer Foundation. You can view some here https://www.westwindhardwood.com/taproot/2015/07/support-cancer-research-with-these-products/ you’ll have to drop by and pick your favourite sometime!