penquin Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 The Orange country fair opened on Firday and our daughter went and sent us this photo. Can't believe it I got a 1st and 2nd place ribbon in the competition. Feel almost like I hit the lotto. The first place winner is "First Fathers" the Mount Rushmore project with the Native Amerian chiefs below. The second place winner is a pattern my a fellow named Mrsaw from 2006. It is an interpetation of the Vietnam Veterans Stature in Washington DC that is next to the Wall. Thank you pattern makers. Both are about 16 X 18 inch. The First Fathers is on a piece of wood about 1/2 inch think that has a natural edge and I really like the grain in it. The Vietnam stature is 1/8 Oak ply and I did stack cut 3. It is framed with wood I saved from the drawers of an old dresser that was trashed and I kept the drawers and used the frount part and rip it and routed it over and made the stock for the frames. I'm going to stop now, I am so pumped up I could rattle on for ever. jim penquin Wilson's Woodworking, lawson56 and bobscroll 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 well desirved those are both exceptional cuttings , fantastic job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonR Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Congratulations, Jim. Nice work on both projects. Don R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Jim you should not be surprised as they are both beautifully cut and presented. This is a great showcase of your talent. Thanks for sharing this with us as it is inspiring to us. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Congratulations, Jim, God Bless! Spirithorse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbert100 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Congratulations on winning, Two beautiful cuttings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachBoy Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) Jim, I want your autograph! You are now officially a star. But not like those Kardashians. You're a star that actually has talent. Congratulations. Edited July 15, 2014 by BeachBoy vykus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 I agree.You have earned your Ribbons.I know the feeling.Congratulations.And may you win many more. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Awe inspiring hand crafted works display.A real show stopper conversation pieces.I'm sure they were talking about plenty as folks went home and relayed the day events to friends(you should have seen this)!There have been several examples of hard earn work in the village and this is one of them.Wish I could trade places with you for an hour or two to feel the beam of exzileration of atta boy ! :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankorona Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 ¡¡Wonderful and amazing work!!, congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Beautiful work! I love the Mt. Rushmore pattern. Well I love bothof them! Congratulations! Well deserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampa Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Should be well proud of yourself Jim well done.........Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Fantastic work Jim. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Great work Jim. I would have been disappointed if you hadn't won. Two beautiful pieces. . Rob Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 What a great recognition on your wonderfully done projects. They would make anyone stop and take notice. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Top job Jim! Really fine looking work, Thanks for showing, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Two beautiful cuttings Jim, it's easy enough to see why you won. Are you going to be selling them, if so, you should put the for sale signs on them right there at the fair. I would think that they would bring in the big bucks, thanks for sharing them with us. Enjoy the accolades, you deserve them. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Congratulations Jim. You deserve to win with those awesome cutting, they are 2 pieces to be proud of, so you keep on patting yourself on the back. :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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