George, I am not talking about cutting a curve, I am talking about having to cut the piece to bend from a board. 

Of course there is this style too.  I think that if I ever make a cane, I will try this way of making one.  Most of the carved ones I have seen are made this way. 

--Nathan, TX. Hire the lazy man. He may not do as much work but that's because he will find a better way.