Dan Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 I've had this wood sitting in my basement for about two years and couldn't find anything to use it for. Then I saw Jacob Fowler's pattern in the previous issue of Creative Woodworks and Crafts. The wood is soft maple and is 26" tall and 13" wide. There are 127 cuts in the big pattern and 18 in the smaller one at the top. The part at the top was my wife's idea. (I knew I kept her around for something.) Black photo matting on the back and four coats of satin lacquer. C & C welcome. Phantom Scroller, Lucky2, penquin and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Wow Dan that's fantastic, I won't show the wife she's mad on owls. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 completely out of the norm,you've gone the extra mile and then some and then some more on this one.this is a first prize winner to be sure of it.what an idea to come up with something as great as this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefie Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 AWESOME - thats the only word for it, it's beautiful. How thick was the wood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted October 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Keith, the wood is just a hair over 3/4" thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docupton Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Great, really beautiful, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Dan what can I say ? It's just beautiful that's what it is!, I agree with Kevin that's a prize winner if ever there was one!, Thank you for showing us your work Dan, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Very nicely done.. I like when live edged woods are used. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishop Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Your attention to detail and choice of materials is outstanding. You have a real winner there. Great job ThanksGod Bless Homer & Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampa Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Wow that's great that wood was made for that pattern.......Paul vykus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton717 Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 excellent job Dan. I like the way you use the natural edge of the board. it really adds to the piece. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 What a truly beautiful piece of art work. That piece of wood was made for that design and your wife's idea made the whole idea come together beautifully. Top marks for that Dan. :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankorona Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Awesome job, looks wonderful and very well done, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEVON BOY Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Excellent work very well cut the owl is very cool. Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty0312 Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Really beautiful work Dan, took planning and patience to pull that one off, thanks for sharing your talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penquin Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Dan, that is one super cutting. That wood was made for this owl. Beautiful work and the wood and grain are super. Really like it and love the small cutting at the top. Keep that lady for more inspirations she has some great ideas. Thank you for showing it to us. jim penquin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Wow! Now that is really neat. I could hang that on my living room wall that's for sure! Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Really impressive piece. I like it a lot. anyone would enjoy having this one.. Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luperez548 Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Wow, Dan this is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 OH Man! That is an Awesome cutting!!! Saying 2Thumbs Up Just wont be enough.Excellent job! :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEF1943 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 beautiful cutting were is that one going---Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Thanks everyone. beautiful cutting were is that one going---Brian The wife told me I have to keep it, so it will go on a wall beside the fireplace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 Fantastic work Dan. Love the wood you've chosen for this pattern. Everything ties in nicely, especially your wife's idea. Used to purchase the Creative woodworks and Crafts magazine for a few years but I haven't seen it in any of the stores lately. Is it still in production? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vykus Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 Great Job all around, I agree that you could not have found a better pattern to match that piece of wood. It should definitely go into a show, first place for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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