Had a lady ask if I could make a custom Polish Eagle. Since I'm the Polish Eagle King I said "of course I can". Turns out she wants a gift for her husband - a similar piece his grandmother had from the Old Country. Being the sucker I am for a sob story from a damsel in distress and not one that usually turns down a challenge - within reason of course - I said I'd try thinking a few minor adjustments and bingo. Turns out all she had was an old pic and said "Please try". Obviously this was hand carved several generations ago, probably even before Grandma's time. After some teeth nashing on my end I got some (a lot) help from BeltraMiDave and ended up with what I hope she'll like.
Finished piece is 3/4 oak about 10 x 17.
New from old pic
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HJ
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The test results are in. Retirement is the best job I'm suited for.
Now I know why old guys wear suspenders.
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Uncompromised sawdust and chip maker.
The test results are in. Retirement is the best job I'm suited for.
Now I know why old guys wear suspenders.
RoutervilleUSA on Etsy
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Re: New from old pic
The man steps up to the plate...
and he hits it out of the park!!!
KUDOS John..
and he hits it out of the park!!!
KUDOS John..
Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
SNORK” Mountain Congressional Library and Taxidermy...
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Re: New from old pic
Nice result John.
Ross,
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Re: New from old pic
John your not just another pretty face , I’d say you nailed it
I don’t always insulate , but when I do .
Ok , I never insulate
Ok , I never insulate