vykus Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) Earlier this summer my brother-in-law showed me a picture of a simple plaque of the 101st Airborne patch, which was his unit in the 1st gulf war. He asked if I could make one like it. I said yeah, we agreed on a price and off I went. Of course I could not just make a simple plaque I had to make it into an intarsia piece. Here are some pictures, the first is of the one he wanted me to copy. I used ebony, yellowheart, bloodwood, holly, walnut and another wood that I don't remember what it is, maybe oak. Edited October 7, 2015 by vykus Lucky2, neptun, wbr and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Wow Matt, that is beautiful! You're brother in law will love that! vykus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 That, sir, is very, very well done! vykus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Guy Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 You sure have skill and patience. Very nice. vykus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 One word comes to mind...OUTSTANDING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penquin Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Well done, that is super, was stationed next to these folks years ago in Vietnam, interesting group of fellows. What size is that work it looks like a good size wall item. Got to look great when hung up. Thanks for sharing it. jim penquin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Excellently done. They will be very proud to display that I am sure. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vykus Posted October 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 it's 14 inches and will be hung on the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul hd Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Fantastic piece of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Earlier this summer my brother-in-law showed me a picture of a simple plaque of the 101st Airborne patch, which was his unit in the 1st gulf war. He asked if I could make one like it. I said yeah, we agreed on a price and off I went. Of course I could not just make a simple plaque I had to make it into an intarsia piece. Here are some pictures, the first is of the one he wanted me to copy. I used ebony, yellowheart, bloodwood, holly, walnut and another wood that I don't remember what it is, maybe oak. It's going to be real hard to find something not to like on this treasure.And treasure it he will, but more so he will brag about it endlessly.Top quality job sir!You do things right! :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Fantastic piece of art work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankorona Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Wow!! Amazing work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 WOW thats so nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Very impressive. I hope your price reflected the amount of work you put into that. It is a real masterpiece that will become a cherished heirloom I'm sure. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 You did a reAlly fine job. Being Airborne is something those who are or have been a paratrooper share their pride and brotherhood. I know. Because I too was a paratrooper and still getting together with fellow members after more than 55 years. This piece will be cherished and handed down through the family members, I feel sure Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Wow very impressive. Yours is soooooo much nicer. A BIG well done. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarB Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Brilliantly cut, sanded, shaped and finished!! Awesome job, well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vykus Posted October 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Thank you all for your wonderful comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 It really pop's out at you Matt! The wood looks beautiful! Thank you for letting us see, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Amazing work. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 That is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton717 Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 excellent job. My dad was in the 101. he would love that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Came out great thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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