3ft Santa (Member Inspired)

MelNM · #21 10-19-2006, 12:33 AM

That Santa is looking real good Colin, can't wait to see the completed carving.
Mel

Just Carving · #22 10-19-2006, 12:38 AM

I did a search and found the website for the Triton powerjaws, and for the Woodcraft Supply web-page for the same. Here are the links:

http://www.tritonwoodworking.com/tri....php?ID=SJA001

http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=4799

Ashbys · #23 10-19-2006, 07:52 AM

Awesome Colin!

Great Face .

Garry

Ron Davidson · #24 10-19-2006, 06:02 PM

Thanks everyone for the information on the Triton power jaws. I am looking locally to see if any are available.

Colin I posted some pics and an update in the WIPs thread on theOct 3rd. I did regain some of my sight but not all. I have alot of trouble seeing some of the works posted because of contrast thats why I keep telling everyone to send me their projects so I can see them with my hands.
Ron

Anthony Filetti · #25 10-20-2006, 09:01 AM

Great Santa Colin!! I guess you CAN teach a old dog new tricks

santagibbs · #26 10-21-2006, 11:06 PM

Neat Santa Colin! I have been trying for a couple of years to urge my son to do one for me with his chainsaw..He keeps saying..Yeh, I think I will but I haven't seen him yet... I am looking forward to seeing him painted too...Yea, Barn red would be nice.. Charlotte

Colin_Partridge · #27 10-21-2006, 11:14 PM

Thanks Charlotte I only wish I had you here to paint him for me. I agree barn red would be a great color but he is for my wife and I am doing him in a crazy quilt design to match her quilt and living room. I may have him finished for her by next Christmas.

Colin

Colin_Partridge · #28 10-23-2006, 03:03 PM

Well here we go so far this is the longest I have ever spent on a carving and I still have to paint it. In fact this carving has taken me probably twice as long as any other carving. Here is carving with all the detail put in and I have taken your advice and burned the lines in for the pattern. That took forever I may have bitten off more than I can chew. Each quilt piece will be nine different colors I will alternate the colors as I go. I have to admit that when I shopped for paint I took Barb along with me she has the eye for colors and seeing it is going to be her santa I trust her judgment. Being a quilter she should know.
No idea how long it will take me but I promise I will post the finished carving before Christmas 2007

Colin

Just Carving · #29 10-23-2006, 03:47 PM

Colin,

Time well spent! The carving looks great! Like everyone else, I'm looking forward to seeing it in "Living Colors"!

Ashbys · #30 10-23-2006, 04:22 PM

Looking Good Colin!

Lets see ..

Days left till Christmas .....

Colin and paint ......

Estimated time of finish ......

OH MY ! ..... I will have great Great Great grandkids by then .....

opps forgot to add inspiration ...

It will be close !