Time to take a break from dragons

[dansnow]

When we sold our last dragon before Christmas I told the wife that if I didn't make another for a while that would be fine. So of course a week later a fellow that works in her buildiing asked if I could make him one.  I told him I didn't want to, but he insisted and said he would pay extra, just name it. So in hopes of discouraging him I added $45 to the price I normally charge. He knows how much I usually charge so I figured he'd tell me it was too rich for his wallet. But Nope!! Without batting an eye he said fine and handed my wife the cash!!  Darn, now I had to make one.

 

Well, here it is, ready to be delivered. Body is Maple, Black Walnut and Cherry, Wings are Maple and Wenge, Wheels, legs and tail are Walnut and the movable part of the head is Cherry.

 

That's it for a while. I've made 5 so far, need to work on other things for a while.

 

Thanks for looking,

 

[DWSUDEKUM]

Dan it is not surprising as this is a quality toy and well worth it.  Folks will recognize and pay for quality.  Bet if you made a video of it in operation and then start selling them online you would be quite busy  Thanks for sharing this with us.

 

DW

[Birchbark]

Very nice another fine dragon.  Got the money tho.  That's good.

 

Russell

[wombatie]

Dan it is obvious why people want one, they are fine looking creatures and the craftsmanship is amazing.

 

Marg

[lawson56]

Yea I can see why its wanted.And I can also see why you want to take a Break from them.An Awesome job. :thumbs:

[Dan]

Nice looking dragon. When you make them rich in quality people will pay what they are worth. And Dan, you will never slay the dragon.

[Rob Roy]

When we sold our last dragon before Christmas I told the wife that if I didn't make another for a while that would be fine. So of course a week later a fellow that works in her buildiing asked if I could make him one.  I told him I didn't want to, but he insisted and said he would pay extra, just name it. So in hopes of discouraging him I added $45 to the price I normally charge. He knows how much I usually charge so I figured he'd tell me it was too rich for his wallet. But Nope!! Without batting an eye he said fine and handed my wife the cash!!  Darn, now I had to make one.

 

Well, here it is, ready to be delivered. Body is Maple, Black Walnut and Cherry, Wings are Maple and Wenge, Wheels, legs and tail are Walnut and the movable part of the head is Cherry.

 

That's it for a while. I've made 5 so far, need to work on other things for a while.

 

Thanks for looking,

Beautiful work Dan, no wonder they are popular, (at any price). Very intricate and a fair bit of cutting, not to mention engineering. Just superb. I can see one big problem Dan. You could have trouble getting your CASH back from the "BOSS"     .

Rob Roy.

[ike]

tHAT IS A NICE DRAGON. gOOD DQUALITY

[amazingkevin]

Take the money an run!,lol Too bad for all the sharp edges ,A toy company might have bought the right's from you for big money!!!

[frankorona]

Wonderful and fantastic work, thanks for sharing.      

[Savannah Scroller]

Wow that is so cool You do such great work!!

 

KEEP ON SCROLLING!!

[keefie]

Awesome dragon, well worth the extra $45 :thumbs: :thumbs:

[Fish]

You get out of it what you put in to it. Definitely worth it. Great job.

[dansnow]

Thanks folks.  In a funny twist, the customer was going to keep it for himself, but when he saw it he told my wife that it was a perfect gift for someone he knew.  Which of course means that he now wants one for himself!! I can't win! LOL!  He will "let us know" in a week or so.

[Ron Johnson]

Beautiful work Dan and nice selection of woods.