greasemonkeyredneck Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 What you see in front of you is an effort of about two weeks of long days work. This is the most detailed piece I have ever done. It is forty inches high at the top of the head. It is fifty two inches long. It is made of cottonwood, oak, and mahogany. There is stain and paint on it. I went through a whole bottle of wood glue, two tubes of Duco Cement, and about a half tube of Quick Grab Cement to complete it. If you are interested in seeing some of the steps in completing it, the wholw thing has been kept track of over in the Works In Progress section. I have not set on a price tag yet. I will probably set it pretty high. If I don't sell it, I don't care. This particular piece has been a labor of love. After starting the project, I have gotten down in my back. I've been popping pain pills like candy. I just couldn't stop though. The further I got, the more deeply I became ingrossed into it. After doing a little touchup work this morning, all I could do was pour a cup of coffee, light up a smoke, and just sit and stare at it a while. I couldn't help it. I'm a perfectionist. Seldom do I please myself as much as I have with the outcome of this project. I hope some of you enjoy the photos. I especially hope some of you truly enjoyed the WIP. While I got engrossed and forgot to snap photos to show a few steps, I did do all I could to follow it closely in photos. Enjoy. I'm going to take a couple of days off now and allow my back to ease up. In about a week, I'll apply a few coats of polycrylic. I'm sorry, I don't post photos after applying the poly. My camera just makes such a glare off the glossy finish it leaves that the photos just turn out like crap anyway. If anyone wants more photos, let me know. I took plenty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vector01 Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 WOW!!! Fantastic!!! That is definitely a show piece. That should bring in some $$$$ for the holidays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclistjim Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 I followed and enjoyed the WIP and the finished product is just the greatest I have seen. You do fantastic work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedkm Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 William that is just one piece of art and love put together. Great job as usual and keep up the good work. Hope your back feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasemonkeyredneck Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Thank ya'll very much. I really pushed myself on this one. I woke up this morning and I can barely move. I'm not complaining though. I can't wait to build another one. Better yet, I wish I had the money. I'd order the plans for the chandelier I'm wanting to do. There's a chandelier from Wildwood Designs called the Italiante that's 36" wide and four foot tall. I'd love to do it next. As soon as I give my back a break though, I do have several project lined up. I've got to do the rifle for my Dad. I've got to build a potato bin for the lady that give me the new table saw. Also, I've got to build another Poke Chop pig rocker since that one sold. I've got an idea on Poke Chop. I'm going to hollow out the middle pieces and make it a rocking toy slash giant piggy bank. Question is, although I've done a Poke Chop WIP before, do ya'll want another WIP for this one since it's going to be done a little differently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Wow Greasemonkey, this is definitely a gorgeous piece of art. You have out done yourself. I love your WIPs and hope you continue to do them for us. You really are very inspiring. I don't know how you manage to do all that you do when I know how much pain you have to deal with. I would love to see another poke chop WIP.........I think the giant bank idea is fabulous. Thanks so much for sharing with us. Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrollerfry Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Grease monkey you do nice work........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAY Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 really outstanding mate! something you can be very proud of and rightly so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadylady0447 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Your best one yet! Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuLLdoGG Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Gr8 job m8 well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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