oldhudson Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) This is a birthday present for a friend. He got his pilots license last year. The pattern is mostly Steve Good's. I simply modified it by adding a clock. I didn't add anything to the pic for scale but the whole thing is 8-9 inches wide. The base stock is 1" cedar left over from a potting bench project and the cut was 1/8" BB. I had the based extend 1/4" from the cutting creating a 'framed' look. I stained the base with General Finishes - Java and gave the whole thing 3 coats of rattle can lacquer. The clock was from Kockit and 3" quartz. I'm not nearly as good at cutting as many of you. In particular the letters are pretty marginal but the planes came out I thought. I decided to let my friend decide if he wanted this on a desk/table or hanging so there's a saw tooth hanger and little stands that are doweled but not glued. It sits on a 10° angle. Thanks for looking. Comments/suggestions welcome. Edited August 24, 2015 by oldhudson bobscroll, Lucky2, Loskoppie and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Nicely done your friend will love that I am sure. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Nice looking clock Berry. Your Buddy is sure to love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 That is a great gift!!....Very well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Nice one Berry good work. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty0312 Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Looks great Berry.......thanks for showing it to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crupiea Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Thats awesome. great lettering too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 This is a birthday present for a friend. He got his pilots license last year. The pattern is mostly Steve Good's. I simply modified it by adding a clock. I didn't add anything to the pic for scale but the whole thing is 8-9 inches wide. The base stock is 1" cedar left over from a potting bench project and the cut was 1/8" BB. I had the based extend 1/4" from the cutting creating a 'framed' look. I stained the base with General Finishes - Java and gave the whole thing 3 coats of rattle can lacquer. The clock was from Kockit and 3" quartz. I'm not nearly as good at cutting as many of you. In particular the letters are pretty marginal but the planes came out I thought. I decided to let my friend decide if he wanted this on a desk/table or hanging so there's a saw tooth hanger and little stands that are doweled but not glued. It sits on a 10° angle. Thanks for looking. Comments/suggestions welcome. Pilots314.jpgPilots316.jpgPilots315.jpg This project sets the standards for great contrasts,Exceptionally styled and artistically fabricated,This one looks so good,i'd buy it just to admire what a well done projects supposed to look like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhudson Posted August 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 You folks are way to generous, but I appreciate it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankorona Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Excellent work, will be a great gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 We only say what we mean. There is nothing wrong with your lettering from what I can see. Your friend will love it, very well done. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Very neat job Berry! Your Friend will love it I'm sure! Thanks for showing, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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