flarud Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 Made this to give to a co-worker. His son went into the Army earlier this year. This took me much longer than I thought it would. I tried to go nice and slow,, lots of straight lines and letters, everyone knows what straight lines and letters are supposed to look like so there isn't any room for error. The wife and a few others say that it is nice but I see some things that I don't like. I stacked cut two of them so I may make another one. Another co-worker saw a picture of it when I was only half way done and wanted to buy it,, so I'll show him the finished piece and see what he says. Not sure what to ask as far as price. frankorona, Jronn65, Tomanydogs and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 Gorgeous! Is the flag background fabric? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarud Posted November 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 Thanks Les! Photo paper printed out on the printer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 Excellent piece. I bet only you see the faults. Pricing is always difficult as there are many different factors and reasons for setting a price. Ask yourself "What would I pay for it" and use that as a guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 It is the "your own worst critic" syndrome. Certainly nothing wrong with that. Does it go with the little stand. I really like that also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 I agree with Paul Barry. You've done a fabulous job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzarkSawdust Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 It looks great! Your design...or a pattern from someone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 You did a terrific job, your friend will love it. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarud Posted November 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 2 hours ago, John B said: Excellent piece. I bet only you see the faults. Pricing is always difficult as there are many different factors and reasons for setting a price. Ask yourself "What would I pay for it" and use that as a guide. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarud Posted November 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Scrappile said: It is the "your own worst critic" syndrome. Certainly nothing wrong with that. Does it go with the little stand. I really like that also. Yep, the stand goes with it. I made an "easel" type stand years ago to hold a picture of a Boxer dog that passed away. I wanted something different for the Army plaque than just hanging it on the wall. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarud Posted November 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Ron Johnson said: I agree with Paul Barry. You've done a fabulous job. Thank you sir! I was hesitant to post this after I had just drooled over your His and Hers memory boxes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarud Posted November 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 1 hour ago, OzarkSawdust said: It looks great! Your design...or a pattern from someone? Thanks Gary. The plaque is a Steve Good pattern. I came up with the easel idea. I thought that it would look better than just hanging on the wall. I could have came up with a better design for it but I promise the co-worker that I would have it done by Thursday and was running out of time. OzarkSawdust 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarud Posted November 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 34 minutes ago, wombatie said: You did a terrific job, your friend will love it. Marg Thank you,, I hope he does! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomanydogs Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 That looks really good. I love the stand that you incorporated with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 I Salute you!! Awesome job As been stated above,we are our own worst critic.Their gonna Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 great job, I see nothing wrong with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 Very nice cutting, and I thank him for his service, RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhudson Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 Great looking piece. That photo background is really creative. Those brass accents add a 'military' feel. It's got a great patriot vibe. Having it on the easel adds to the overall presentation too. I sell some woodworking stuff, but not scroll work. But IMHO I'd ask between $125 and $160. Congrats on a great project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 That's great you already have another sale from showing this one .Great job, You might be surprised what you get for this one!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson142 Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 Nice piece. " everyone knows what straight lines and letters are supposed to look like so there isn't any room for error." Truer words are hard to find. Add duplicating curves on opposite sides of the cutting. Any deviation in height, width or curvature sticks out like a sore thumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarud Posted November 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 12 hours ago, Tomanydogs said: That looks really good. I love the stand that you incorporated with it. Thanks, I wanted something different than just having it hang on a wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarud Posted November 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 10 hours ago, lawson56 said: I Salute you!! Awesome job As been stated above,we are our own worst critic.Their gonna Love it. Thanks Bobby! lawson56 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarud Posted November 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 5 hours ago, daveww1 said: great job, I see nothing wrong with it. Thank you. I pick apart everything I make! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarud Posted November 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 3 hours ago, rjweb said: Very nice cutting, and I thank him for his service, RJ Thank you,, I often wonder how different my life would have been if I would have gave in to that recruiter that was chasing me my senior year of high school! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarud Posted November 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 3 hours ago, oldhudson said: Great looking piece. That photo background is really creative. Those brass accents add a 'military' feel. It's got a great patriot vibe. Having it on the easel adds to the overall presentation too. I sell some woodworking stuff, but not scroll work. But IMHO I'd ask between $125 and $160. Congrats on a great project! Thanks! That's what I was going for with the brass looking Chicago screws and chain. I thought about some kind of fringe or material hanging down off of it,, I'm sure that there is a name of what I'm talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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